Classes educate those who have Hepatitis C

Public Health — Dayton Montgomery County has launched a series of classes to educate individuals who have contracted Hepatitis C. The “Living 4 Me – Understanding Hepatitis C” class will teach people about treatment options, healthy eating, how to understand liver tests and more.

Classes are held monthly at the Dr. Charles R. Drew Health Center, 1323 W. Third Street, from 4 to 5 p.m. on the following dates: July 12, Aug. 9, Sept. 13, Oct. 11, Nov. 8 and Dec. 13.

Healthy snacks will be provided and new attendees will have a chance to win a $50 gift card. For more details call 937225-4013.

People born from 1945 - 1965, or “Baby Boomers”, are five times more likely to have the HCV. Most Baby Boomers are believed to have become infected in the 1960s - 1980s when transmission of the HCV was the highest. People born from 1945 - 1965, as well as anyone else at risk should get tested.

Get a free HCV test at the following Public Health - Dayton & Montgomery County sites:

■ 117 S. Main St. (3rd Floor), Dayton: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (by appointment only); Closed 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. daily

■ 201 Riverside Dr., Suite 1-C, Dayton: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

■ 1323 W. Third St., Rm # 608, Dayton: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.