Today is World Hepatitis Day

By Shelley Irwin

Published July 29, 2025 at 10:34 AM EDT

Answer Health's Dr John Hamersma joins in discussing the topic.

Today is World Hepatitis Day. Answer Health's Dr John Hamersma joins in discussing the topic, having developed educational materials to help raise awareness around hepatitis, especially the importance of vaccination and early treatment. We discuss this and the happenings of the local Answer Health Mission.

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Shelley Irwin

Shelley Irwin is the host and producer for The Shelley Irwin Show, a news magazine talk-show format on the local NPR affiliate Monday through Friday. The show, broadcast at 9 a.m., features a wide variety of local and national news makers, plus special features.

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