Hepatitis C Support Group
Hepatitis C is a blood-borne viral disease which can cause liver inflammation, fibrosis, cirrhosis and liver cancer. The hepatitis C virus (HCV) is spread by blood-to-blood contact with an infected person's blood. Many people with HCV infection have no symptoms and are unaware of the need to seek treatment. Hepatitis C infects an estimated 150-200 million people worldwide.
GREETINGS!
Here is the information you need to participate in our weekly Hep C-MO Telechat Teleconference this Tuesday from:
5pm 7pm Pacific Time
7pm 9pm Central Time
8pm 10pm Eastern Time
The Toll-Free Phone number is: 1.800.444.2801
When prompted, key in this code: 1557174
It will take you into the conference room.
Note:
For early callers: Please call no sooner than 10 minutes before the hour.
If you call in before the scheduled time, you will not be able to enter, as the room is open only AFTER the moderator(s) call in.
Chat Room Etiquette (Da RulZ)
1. When you come on, please announce yourself and the city and/or state youre from. You dont have to give your real name, but give us something we can call you by that youre willing to acknowledge (Even if its a number!lol
2. The board runs on 30 minute increments, which means that after 30 minutes, you may be disconnected automatically. We do this to give opportunities for others to call in. If you are talking and actively participating, the moderator can and will extend your time on the board at his/her discretion.
3. If you are a professional (health care, pharmaceutical or other hep C organization), you are expected to respect the privacy of our tele community by announcing who you are, so people will have the choice of participating on the board. If you are found to be here lurking you will be disconnected without warning and blocked from the board. If you wish to participate, call 1.816.767.8472, so we can let others know of your presence. It's out of courtesy for the hep C community, and hope you understand.
4. If you are a professional, and would like to contribute to the board by hosting a talk on a topic relevant to the hep C community, wed love to have you!. Please contact Johanna at: 816.767.8472.
5. No arguing, please. Hep C is stressful enough. We want this to be a "safe" place.
6. When discussing treatment, doctors, or how you beat hep C, or did not clear the virus, please remember that people are on various stages of the journey; be respectful and kind, so as to encourage and support. Tearing down or attacking anyone (be they professional, family or patient) is not permitted.
7. We do not sell products or services on this board.
8. You are encouraged to not give out your telephone number or email address on the phone it takes up time and people are trying to talk about other things. In time ( a few weeks), we will be able to separate people from the board, where they can then share info privately.
In the meantime, if you want to talk further with someone, meet them at the Daily Strength discussion board.
9. We can talk about any thing here, but please, no blatant endorsement of any brand name products (e.g. (GOOD) I love vitamin C and I get mine from Walmart ; (BAD) You should take Natures Way Vitamin C, and I know the distributor.)
10. We are not medical professionals. If you have a question on care outside of the average questions, you will be referred to back to your doctor. If you do not have a doctor, we will be more than happy to get you a listing of doctors in your area. Send an email to: teleconferences@hepcmo.org or go back to the Daily Strength discussion board.
11. Were all adults, right? Wed like to keep the rules to a minimum, so lets try and make the most of this community!
If there are any questions or concerns, or would like to unsubscribe from these announcements, please send an email to: teleconferences@hepcmo.org or call: 816.767.8472
Johanna Koskinen
Hepatitis C Multicultural Outreach
Here is the information you need to participate in our weekly Hep C-MO Telechat Teleconference this Tuesday from:
5pm 7pm Pacific Time
7pm 9pm Central Time
8pm 10pm Eastern Time
The Toll-Free Phone number is: 1.800.444.2801
When prompted, key in this code: 1557174
It will take you into the conference room.
Note:
For early callers: Please call no sooner than 10 minutes before the hour.
If you call in before the scheduled time, you will not be able to enter, as the room is open only AFTER the moderator(s) call in.
Chat Room Etiquette (Da RulZ)
1. When you come on, please announce yourself and the city and/or state youre from. You dont have to give your real name, but give us something we can call you by that youre willing to acknowledge (Even if its a number!lol
2. The board runs on 30 minute increments, which means that after 30 minutes, you may be disconnected automatically. We do this to give opportunities for others to call in. If you are talking and actively participating, the moderator can and will extend your time on the board at his/her discretion.
3. If you are a professional (health care, pharmaceutical or other hep C organization), you are expected to respect the privacy of our tele community by announcing who you are, so people will have the choice of participating on the board. If you are found to be here lurking you will be disconnected without warning and blocked from the board. If you wish to participate, call 1.816.767.8472, so we can let others know of your presence. It's out of courtesy for the hep C community, and hope you understand.
4. If you are a professional, and would like to contribute to the board by hosting a talk on a topic relevant to the hep C community, wed love to have you!. Please contact Johanna at: 816.767.8472.
5. No arguing, please. Hep C is stressful enough. We want this to be a "safe" place.
6. When discussing treatment, doctors, or how you beat hep C, or did not clear the virus, please remember that people are on various stages of the journey; be respectful and kind, so as to encourage and support. Tearing down or attacking anyone (be they professional, family or patient) is not permitted.
7. We do not sell products or services on this board.
8. You are encouraged to not give out your telephone number or email address on the phone it takes up time and people are trying to talk about other things. In time ( a few weeks), we will be able to separate people from the board, where they can then share info privately.
In the meantime, if you want to talk further with someone, meet them at the Daily Strength discussion board.
9. We can talk about any thing here, but please, no blatant endorsement of any brand name products (e.g. (GOOD) I love vitamin C and I get mine from Walmart ; (BAD) You should take Natures Way Vitamin C, and I know the distributor.)
10. We are not medical professionals. If you have a question on care outside of the average questions, you will be referred to back to your doctor. If you do not have a doctor, we will be more than happy to get you a listing of doctors in your area. Send an email to: teleconferences@hepcmo.org or go back to the Daily Strength discussion board.
11. Were all adults, right? Wed like to keep the rules to a minimum, so lets try and make the most of this community!
If there are any questions or concerns, or would like to unsubscribe from these announcements, please send an email to: teleconferences@hepcmo.org or call: 816.767.8472
Johanna Koskinen
Hepatitis C Multicultural Outreach
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I have been here before, a long long time ago and now I am back.Forgive me for not just saying what I want to say,even under a triple dose of antidepressants it is still raw and seeping and I am hesitant at revealing it as at least under the bandages around my heart I don,t have to look at how raw and wounded.My child was cleaved from my heart by his own actions. my child of ten,turning eleven...
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
Don't panic folks, it isn't that bad. The message has been stretched out, and it only LOOKS like the talk is run by Nazis! LOL