HCV Advocates Very Own
Lucinda K. Porter, RN and author, talks about her new book, Free of Hepatitis C.
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Just a sampling of Ms. Porters work in HCV Advocates February Newsletter
HealthWise: Vitamin D and the Liver
I personally have benefited tremendously from Ms. Porters dedication to the HCV community. I have read her Healthwise articles for many years, and with great anticipation look forward to each new contribution. Here are a few other accomplishments from the lovely and talented author.
Biography
Lucinda is a nurse, writer, poet, community educator, mother, wife and traveler. Her undergraduate degree is in Women's Studies from Syracuse University. After becoming a certified childbirth assistant or doula, Lucinda went to nursing school. Serendipity and the kindness of others led her to the hepatitis C world.
The Hepatitis Comics:
Levity for the Liver
It takes a bit of gall to poke fun at hepatitis. As a nurse, I've seen the wreckage of liver disease and I revere the strength it takes to live with adversity. I have hep C, and I know it isn't exactly a picnic. However, I believe that when it comes to wellness, laughter is better than an apple a day. Just in case I am wrong about this, I eat a lot of apples. Although I endorse going to the doctor, I take a joke book along to survive the waiting room time. I probably should take an apple too so I don't die of starvation during the long wait.
I think that laughter is a worthy pursuit and I invite others to share their stories or witticisms that might amuse those with liver disease. Welcome to The Hepatitis Comics.
Lucinda K. Porter: A Writer's Blog
Although a picture may be worth a thousand words, I prefer to draw with language. Given a choice between a palette or a dictionary, I'd choose the lexicon. A Chinese proverb that better describes my sentiments is, " A book is like a garden carried in the pocket." Blogging is a bit like casting seeds. One never knows what will germinate...
Lucinda K. Porter, RN, B.A. has been with the Hepatitis C Support Project (HCSP) since 1998. She is a member of the HCSP advisory board and writes for various HCSP publications. She received an award for recognition of contributions and service 1998-2003 from the Hepatitis C Support Project. Lucinda was a clinical research nurse at Stanford University Medical Center’s Hepatology division. In 1998, she co-founded the Redwood City Hepatitis C Support Group.Lucinda has been a guest speaker, educator and consultant, particularly on the subject of hepatitis C. She is actively engaged in community awareness activities focusing on issues surrounding viral hepatitis.
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