DOYLESTOWN, PA, may 3, 2012 /24-7PressRelease / -the inspirational story of the founding of hepatitis b of Doylestown, Pennsylvania, has been described in a new book, "Table of Einstein: research to find a cure for chronic hepatitis b," written by Kimberly Jungkind, a Foundation Board member. Out of the book comes in May is National Hepatitis awareness month. There will be a signature book available at the Conference of the Foundation "B informed" Parent, a free event for parents of children with hepatitis B, which will be held on May 19, 2012 at the Holiday Inn Express Downtown Philadelphia.
The only non-profit organization dedicated solely to find a cure for hepatitis b and the improvement of the quality of life of those affected worldwide, the hepatitis b Foundation began its trip over 20 years ago. Founders Paul and Janine Witte and Dr. Timothy and Joan Block have been affected by the plight of a family of youth affected by the virus of hepatitis b. Dismayed that the affected family had no where to turn for support, blocks gathered in the guest cottage Albert Einstein in the County of Bucks, PA., for a session of brainstorming and Wittes and the foundation of the hepatitis b was born.
"If the strength and commitment of the community can make a difference in the life of a person in Pennsylvania, imagine what it can do for people across the country and around the world," said Jungkind. "I, too, share the dream of the founders of the hepatitis b Foundation that this disease will be cured and eliminated in our lifetime."
Jungkind is a trader of clinician and nurse health care with nearly 20 years of experience in the health sector. She has lectured nationally on chronic diseases and disease management and the author of over 15 articles and texts dealing with the management of disease, clinical topics and technology information. Jungkind is the recipient of the award for medical Marketing, two Healthcare Advertising Awards, a health Dorland, a Web Marketing Association Award, Merck award more Amazing Woman award and Golden Circle Award of the President of Wyeth Aster. "Table of Einstein: the quest to find a cure for chronic hepatitis b" is available in editions back soft and hard by Amazon.com, with all products benefiting from the hepatitis B Foundation. To learn more, go to http://hepb.org/einsteins_table.htm.
"We are grateful to Kim to tell the history of the hepatitis b Foundation and awareness of this deadly disease," said Foundation Director and co-founder Joan block. "We are also indebted to it during the 15 years of service dedicated to our Board of Directors." Kim has been a valuable resource for our Organization and we look forward to continuing our work together. »
Hepatitis B is the most common serious liver infection and the leading cause of liver cancer worldwide. Nearly 2 billion people have been infected with the virus of hepatitis B (1 of 3) and $ 400 million are chronically infected. Each year, one million people die prematurely from liver disease related to hepatitis b and liver cancer. In the United States, an estimated $ 2 million Americans are chronically infected with the virus of hepatitis B - which is from 1 to 20. The good news is that the virus of hepatitis b is preventable and treatable. However, for the 400 million people with chronic hepatitis b infections, is still no complete cure.
On the foundation of hepatitis B: the hepatitis b Foundation is the only organization solely dedicated to finding a cure for hepatitis b and the improvement of the quality of life of affected people around the world through research and education non-profit patient advocacy. To learn more, go to http://www.hepb.org, read our blog on http://wp.hepb.org, follow us on Twitter @ HepBFoundation, find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/hepbfoundation or call (215) 489-4900.
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