After moving back home to seek treatment for hepatitis B and struggling to find a qualified specialist, Jason, who is also infected with HIV, finally located a caring and knowledgeable doctor who gave him hope. Now, Jason helps educate high school students about hepatitis B and HIV.
Acquired from the Hepatitis B Foundation and StoryCenter
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