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Congresswoman Heather Wilson, First Congressional District of New Mexico
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| Wilson Working to Raise Profile of Hepatitis C Issue on Hill |
February 18, 2004 |
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Washington, DC – Congresswoman Heather Wilson is working to raise Capitol Hill awareness of Hepatitis C and ongoing efforts to battle the virus – including legislation she has introduced.
Wilson, a member of the Health Subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, helped organize and arrange an information session today to inform members and staff of the U.S. House of Representatives about Hepatitis C. The session was sponsored by the National Hepatitis C Advocacy Council.
In November, Reps. Wilson, R-NM, and Edolphus Towns, D-NY, introduced a bill that authorizes funding for treatment and prevention efforts.
Today’s session at the Rayburn House Office Building included:
· Panel 1: An overview of Hepatitis C provided by experts from the Centers for Disease Control and the National Institutes of Health.
· Panel 2: Views on treatment, care and policy initiatives shared by physicians and advocates.
“Hepatitis C is often overlooked as a significant problem, and we are working to raise awareness,” Wilson said. “The Wilson-Towns Bill will give states and health care professionals more tools to prevent and control Hepatitis C.”
The Hepatitis C virus (HCV) affects four million Americans and 32,000 New Mexicans. Hepatitis C is increasingly affecting younger adults who acquire the virus through tattoos and piercings. The virus is spread through blood-to-blood contact, and an estimated 82 percent of injection drug users are infected.
The Wilson-Towns Bill directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to develop a plan for prevention, control and management of HCV. It includes strategies for education, databases, early detection and research, and requires a biennial assessment of the plan. The bill also authorizes funding for a coordinator in every state, and creates a Liver Disease Research Advisory Board.
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