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Richard Smith

Storyteller

Richard Smith operates as a storyteller who has previously shared his personal encounter with hepatitis B with the National Viral Hepatitis Roundtable (NVHR) during May, the Hepatitis B Awareness Month. He believes that it is vital for carriers to share their stories and let others know of their experiences because it allows for the correcting of misinformation surrounding the disease. He is involved as a patient advocate with Hep Free Hawaii and currently works to further their mission.

Recorded Presentation

Richard Smith shared how carrying hepatitis B impacted different aspects of his identity and described how he managed his diagnosis growing up.

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