The Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) hosted the Viral Hepatitis Conference on Tuesday, July 26 to bring together community-based organizations, local, state and federal agencies to educate, share resources and information surrounding this growing health concern. Hepatitis, infection of the liver, is typically caused by viruses such as Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B or Hepatitis C. It is a significant health concern in Kentucky, which has the highest rates of Hepatitis C infection in the country.