Melbourne Clinic examines for hepatitis C outbreak

Melbourne, Fla. – A clinic in Melbourne is examined after several patients may have increased in the facility.

Dr. Lily J. Voepel operates the interventional clinic for pain treatment in the Harbor Road, in which three confirmed cases of hepatitis -c infections were directly associated, as a report by the Ministry of Health in Florida has emerged.

Hepatitis C, which cause liver failure and can be fatal, is mainly transmitted by contaminated blood. Although the disease is curable, it represents considerable health risks.

The clinic visited the News 6 reporter Lavererne McGee to comments from Dr. Searching voepel was rejected.

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The report of March 12 describes the emergency restriction of Dr. Voepel and prohibits all processes with injections.

A patient, Carol Greenwood who has been visiting the clinic for over 10 years, shared her thoughts. She told News 6 that she was surprised to hear the news, but not worried.

It is usually very good. She has always been. You have always done a good job. They are neat and clean, ”said Greenwood.

News 6 contacted the Florida Ministry of Health to obtain further information and updates. Those affected can contact the department at 850-245-4444.