the care of
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Hepatitis
Care Network
and why is screening important for you?
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Cure
and why is screening important for you?
the care of
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Hepatitis
Care Network
and why is screening important for you?
&
Cure
and why is screening important for you?
the care of
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Hepatitis
Care Network
and why is screening important for you?
&
Cure
and why is screening important for you?
HEPATITIS FACTS
Of the pages of potential #paxlovid DDIs, which ones are truly clinically significant? We have experience from prescribing #RTV for HIV and Hep C and realized that most theoretical DDIs were not clinically significant (for treatment that was much longer term).
I legitimately think Nick Nurse is taking home timeouts and challenges to sell on eBay.
Quick reminder on #WorldLiverDay that hepatitis C disproportionately impacts marginalized communities in Canada. We need policies that take a health equity approach to meet our elimination commitments. We can do this! #NOHep #HepCantWait #WeCantWait pic.twitter.com/zMItSdhDT3
Best work teams I have ever been on disagree constantly but use it as an opportunity to learn, not dissolve. https://t.co/Z0AwusAylW
Attending fist bumping med student after nailing a history and physical. pic.twitter.com/zsythKfLQJ
Dear journal editors: If your review and editorial process leads the authors to say, "I am never submitting to this journal again," then you have a problem.
Nice summary for primary care. Lots of good information on Hepatitis C. https://t.co/YxUhime0mf
Bring on “the times” @DGlaucomflecken https://t.co/bIYamcPMqm
Join OAG and instantly start receiving our many membership benefits, such as access to our Education Portal, access to our conferences, DDW courses, Liver Symposia, our GI Fee Guide, Membership Directory, two newsletters per year, and more https://t.co/SCo6qxP2Ct #gastro #oag…
Lots of heartwarming pics of #Ukrainian refugees in Canada. Welcome! Just a friendly reminder to colleagues who will be caring for them - Hepatitis C is highly prevalent in Ukraine. An anti-HCV Ab test for everyone is the best approach. #medtwitter #livertwitter #HepC
this is the twitter content that matters @elonmusk https://t.co/UogAmFvAMp
Hepatologists will be following this closely. https://t.co/QseMnjhufV
These stats are lower than other POCT technologies for infections that Health Canada has not approved. Let’s hope they learned that POCT diagnostics are tools for more than just diagnosis. https://t.co/Gf86eraCk6
For every time someone at @UofTGastroHep stops a PPI. pic.twitter.com/pIrUUN1kZU
✨NEW ✨ Join us as we discuss opportunities and challenges and share models of successful adult HBV vaccination scale up in high priority settings, both clinical and in community based organizations. Register here: https://t.co/uCvdBSMLUv @cdchep @NASTAD @AIMimmunization…
Are you curious about @UofTGastroHep's residency program in gastroenterology? Thinking about applying? We have a Q&A with Division Chief, Education Directors, and Chief Residents. Tue May 3, 2022 @ 7 PM EDT On Zoom and Twitch - registration details in image below.…
SCOPE Rounds: Gastroenterology 2022 Date: April 19, 2022 Time: 7:00 PM – 7:45 PM ET Speaker: Dr. John Pandolfino The Approach to the Management of GERD REGISTER HERE: https://t.co/N9f2q3TmOv @guthealthmd @vipuljairath @marshllj @jmosko29 @hepatoMD pic.twitter.com/q41FlSDPlb
Yes - I still recall arriving in my office one morning in March 2020 and receiving a box of PPE sent to me by a patient who was in China but keeping track of the news back home. Dedicated staff and community supports got us through that early period, a lifetime ago!…
Worthwhile read on value-based care; coming to a healthcare jurisdiction near you. To succeed at it and creating patient medical homes and decreasing hospitalization, we will need investment into outpatient care for complex disease - 🇨🇦. https://t.co/vebtLhRw33…
Remember to try to de-prescribe PPI when starting #HCV therapy. Its an opportunity to combine impactful interventions. #livertwitter #MedTwitter https://t.co/9W60wZiA4m
Marketing yourself as diverse does not equal being diverse. https://t.co/EDyfsaJ1KK
UHN is hiring Clinically Trained Students to support data readiness in advance of the #HIS Epic go-live. Students will work closely with physicians, clinical care teams, and administrators. Apply at: https://t.co/weutl5PQaA
Eyeball doctors really do get all the best stuff. https://t.co/OxaVuq1Lef
Considering vaccines are given by primary care providers, designed by virologists/vaccinologists, and population programs are planned by public health experts, it's so weird to me seeing other doctors and scientists regularly referred to as experts about them.
My 5yo was screaming this morning because she didn't want the hot and fresh pancakes made for her breakfast. In other words, I am raising a monster.
Newest @VIRCAN_ca pub: Birth cohort hepatitis C antibody prevalence in real-world screening settings in Ontario | Canadian Liver Journal. Great team effort! @yorkuniversity @westernuNursing https://t.co/PANTQGLWLi
Newest @VIRCAN_ca pub: Birth cohort hepatitis C antibody prevalence in real-world screening settings in Ontario | Canadian Liver Journal. Great team effort! @yorkuniversity @westernuNursing https://t.co/PANTQGLWLi
A systems problem that requires a systems and culture change to fix. https://t.co/xTbYsvZaqd
Tomorrow is #WorldHealthDay - here are 4 ways you can maintain a healthy #liver! ✅Eat a balanced diet ✅Exercise regularly ✅Avoid excessive alcohol drinking ✅Avoid contaminated needles Learn more here: https://t.co/xQklWEOV9g
Happy #NationalWalkingDay! Walking has great benefits for your #health - it's good for your bones, heart, mind, spirit, and #liver! Celebrate the day and your body with a walk outside - it doesn't have to be too long to get the benefits from it! pic.twitter.com/2NKMpjqEgp
#DYK: The Hepatitis B vaccine is now a routine immunization for adults! All adults aged 19-59 are now recommended to get protected against hep B. Talk to your doctor about getting vaccinated today. #AdultHepBVaxDay #VaccinesWork pic.twitter.com/7R4rDAbTWx
When it comes to AI/ML, the message for clinicians is (1) take time to understand (@EricTopol’s book Deep Medicine recommended) and (2) critically appraise AI/ML and related programming work like it was any other health technology. https://t.co/kbf2nBbOT7
Is there any empiric evidence describing the positive impact/effect of endowed chairs? Like, is there enough of a positive benefit that we should overlook that they exacerbate gender and racial inequities?
Amazing #OAG25 conference coming to an end, thank you to all speakers/moderators @GastroGreenMD @mgouldgi @hepatoMD @JJFeld @CynthiaTsien @MariaCino2 @vipuljairath @ReenaKhanna159 @RobertBechara @jmosko29 @CTeshima @GeoffCNguyen @WeizmanMD and see @ontario_gastros at #OAGpostDDW…
Well look what just came through my inbox. In case you were looking for more proof of systemic #racism in academia. This is the uphill battle #BIPOC face everyday. https://t.co/1bBrvh3VYt pic.twitter.com/8Be9iDIN9e
we have known what we need to do for years, so why has change been so slow? https://t.co/uogieD9C47
It was a privilege to speak about the phenomenal gastroenterologists of Ontario here that have shepherded the OAG over the years. https://t.co/OE8kOYD3ib
Big day for GI in Ontario. #OAG25 kicking off today with the annual meeting. Lots of amazing speakers @ontario_gastros.
Sunday April 3rd is Lowry Day in Toronto and I'm feeling pretty lucky that I will be there for it. @Klow7 @Raptors https://t.co/VBfEiY1ql3
We teamed up with TCLD, local governance, and community members of two First Nations in Northwest Ontario to organize, tailor, and carry-out #HepatitisC testing. You can learn more about our efforts and findings here: https://t.co/MyyzfWfS0G
We teamed up with TCLD, local governance, and community members of two First Nations in Northwest Ontario to organize, tailor, and carry-out #HepatitisC testing. You can learn more about our efforts and findings here: https://t.co/MyyzfWfS0G
This is a very cool truly Canadian story. The temple is a second home for many first gen Indo-Canadians - for me it was where I made some of my best lifelong friends. https://t.co/JqqcrYclTa
#HCPs: DYK #hepatitisC is a leading cause of liver disease and rates are increasing among reproductive aged adults? @cdchep recommends testing pregnant patients for hepatitis C during EACH pregnancy. Learn more ➡️ https://t.co/8sW4tFUjwN
Are you pregnant? CDC recommends getting tested for #hepatitisB & #hepatitisC during EACH pregnancy. Learn more: https://t.co/oL4T84536d pic.twitter.com/DkT2PMqVX1
ASCRS, some meeting of people interested in just some part of the eyeball, is now going to attract doctors like it was a free burrito at noon rounds. @DGlaucomflecken https://t.co/SJzuIH8OpS
Science/Academia - it ironically remains a frontier of enshrined hierarchy, power structures and inequity. (Study here: https://t.co/Cke3ieI5x9) (Statnews story here: https://t.co/WJUkJ3o8Y7)
Despite Ontario funding #HepB vaccines for students in grade 7, studies found that children are acquiring the virus long before. @WHO recommends ALL newborns receive their first dose at birth. You can learn more here: https://t.co/h3n6MIgEeh
Calling all #hepatitis doctors and researchers! You won't want to miss the World Hepatitis Summit happening this June. ⬇️ https://t.co/Nj6VvITHSd
What an amazing initiative! Here is one way you can get involved this #WorldHepatitisDay 💜 https://t.co/wiBSr4uzD0
A rounds that every doc who’s handled a colonoscope can benefit from! Don’t miss this one. https://t.co/435yvyYWHb
Thank you to my colleagues in Ontario for ratifying this agreement. https://t.co/s9WkzZuM4U
Here's our piece from last night on drug overdoses and harm reduction...https://t.co/bVSUWnwLXN
#Clinicians: CDC recommends universal #hepatitisC screening for: • ALL adults at least once in their lifetime • pregnant people during EACH pregnancy Read CDC’s testing recommendations here: https://t.co/wB3jbthOr3 pic.twitter.com/3Kxj0esRMn
Have you checked out #HepBCommunity yet? It is a great place to reach out for support if you are affected by #HepatitisB! https://t.co/uXrTVVWwIP
March is #LiverHealthMonth! The liver is a very resilient organ. This means most people with #viralhepatitis do not notice symptoms until the liver is at an advanced stage of decline. Do your liver a favour and #GetTested for viral hepatitis! https://t.co/WDuDaVAhaC
Over 7,000 people die from #hepatitis A each year. It's often spread by unsafe #water. We can save thousands of lives by providing safe water to affected communities. Spread the word! @minaguli #WorldWaterDay #WaterNow @WorldBankWater pic.twitter.com/hmk8aRPWdG
The answer is false! It is not possible to get #HepatitisC from alcohol consumption. However, excessive alcohol consumption among individuals who are already infected with hep C can result in more severe liver damage, including cirrhosis and liver cancer. https://t.co/3NaFu7sxwR
#DYK there is no treatment for acute #HepatitisB? However, you can protect yourself by making sure you are up-to-date with all your Hepatitis B vaccinations! Learn more: https://t.co/cOOjFJn9aw
Happy St. Patrick's Day! 🍀 Test your luck and try to answer this #trivia question ⬇️ True or False? Alcohol consumption can cause hepatitis C.
Many people who are diagnosed with #hepB may experience depression and loneliness - but remember, you are far from alone! If you are affected by hepatitis B and are in need of support, please check out the Hep B Community! https://t.co/7bgYfrHoUh https://t.co/xQTmgKLFvx
On Mar. 24 -25, we will host the, "Vaccines Against Hepatitis C Virus" @NIH Webinar. Speakers will discuss results from clinical trials for past candidate vaccines, new findings in #HCV immunology, implications for vaccine development and more! Sign up: https://t.co/npitXNcPeO…
As we come out of the pandemic, we need strategies to get back on track for #viralhepatitis elimination by 2030. Check out our abstract on the impact of the first, second and third waves of covid-19 on hepatitis B and C testing in Ontario⬇️ https://t.co/z8EKfhNzdz
257 million people have #hepatitisB & over 50% of them live in #Asia. This new video series hopes to increase awareness and increase understanding of people living with #HBV by telling their inspiring stories. https://t.co/H1NNoDLpts @GileadSciences @CEVHAP…
Are you COVID positive? #GiveItAShot and sign-up for our TOGETHER study! All participants will be compensated for their time. Are you eligible? Click here to find out ⬇️ https://t.co/66Hd2r3fXj Want to access a self-referral form? Click here⬇️ https://t.co/9CmwiPpVvy…
The Clinical Trial Finder tool makes it easy for people to search for #hepatitis B, hepatitis D, and #liver #cancer clinical trials near them. Check out the tool here: https://t.co/uOYHi3b9qC pic.twitter.com/6BfZhFL9iE
PARTICIPANTS NEEDED! If you are positive for COVID-19 and live in the GTA, why not #GiveItAShot and join our study? Please visit the website below to learn more⬇️ https://t.co/66Hd2r2I7L Click the link below to fill out a self-referral form⬇️ https://t.co/9CmwiPpnG0…
It only takes a few shots to protect yourself and your loved ones against hepatitis B for a lifetime. Learn more here: https://t.co/QEaqEqiXar #HepatitisB #HBV #hepB pic.twitter.com/PS1h8vLgOq
Positive for COVID-19? You may be eligible to participate in our #TOGETHERtrial. @UHN @UHN_Research pic.twitter.com/V8K8aKkPgS
#HCPs: Here's how you can help your patients learn more about viral #hepatitis! Use this factsheets to help educate your patients about the ABC’s of viral hepatitis. Access the CDC's #PatientEducation resources here ⬇️ https://t.co/13VaRBl6xh
#DYK 325 million people are living with #hepatitis B and C globally? Hepatitis B is preventable with the #HBV vaccine - and there is an effective treatment to cure patients infected with #HCV. Talk to your doctor about getting tested/vaccinated - it could save your life.
This is the news we love to see! Virgina has removed the need for preauthorization forms when accessing #HepatitisC medications - one of the remaining barriers in Virginia's cascade of care. This brings us one step closer to #globalelimination 🌍 https://t.co/UzwOeRBV3C
Our most recent publication - The impact of the first, second and third waves of COVID‐19 on hepatitis B and C testing in Ontario, Canada - Journal of Viral Hepatitis - Figure 1 - says it all. @VIRCAN_ca @UHN https://t.co/VXDpBOY7Pw
Millions of Americans have #hepatitisC, but many don’t know it. That's why CDC recommends all adults get tested. Download our #KnowHepC materials to help us spread the word. It could save a life. #KnowHepC Learn more: https://t.co/47TwL4KkvG pic.twitter.com/AHHC1vxyE2
Heads up! We will not be at Street Health today 😞 But, we will be back next week to provide you with FREE #hepatitis services - see you then!
Among the 36.7 million persons living with HIV, an estimated 2.7 million also had hepatitis B and 2.3 million had hepatitis C. On #WorldAIDSday we highlight the impact that #hepatitis and #HIV are having on communities worldwide. Co-infection can't wait. #HepatitisCantWait…
#HCPs: Do you treat patients experiencing homelessness? CDC recommends people experiencing homelessness get: • vaccinated against #hepatitisA • tested for #hepatitisB • vaccinated against #hepB if test is negative • tested for #hepC Learn more:…
#DYK that, of every 100 people infected with #HepatitisC, approximately 5–25 will develop cirrhosis within 10–20 years? There is no vaccine to protect you from #HCV, but there is a cure. Make sure to talk to your doctor about getting tested if you haven't already!
November is #NationalDiabetesMonth. The CDC recommends receiving the #HepatitisB vaccine if you are an unvaccinated adult living with diabetes who is younger than 60 years of age. Learn more here: https://t.co/nSXZSq5ivm
Rise and shine Toronto ☀️ Another Wednesday, another testing event @StreetHealthTO ! We will be there from 11:30a - 2p offering FREE #HepatitisC testing. Make sure to drop-by if you're in the area 😊
Faisal lost his job due to his employer discriminating against people living with hepatitis B. His story happens all too often. Read our new report to find out how we can tackle stigma and discrimination https://t.co/RgNLv2ZzLp #HepatitisCantWait #TLMdX21 #LiverMtg21…
Did you know that we are still providing free rapid #HepatitisC testing at CAMH? If you have a chance, make sure to drop by the vaccine clinic at CAMH. We can get you tested and provide you with results in just 10 minutes! Hope to see you there 😊 pic.twitter.com/sNkUT3mDHh
The #Pandemic shocked everyone globally, even those who study viruses. On this episode of #BehindTheBreakthrough, Dr. Jordan Feld discusses his shift from discovering a pill that cures #Hepatitis C to investigating a treatment for mild #COVID. Listen → https://t.co/9ektqxHWYv…
Reminder: We will be at Street Health today offering free #HepatitisC testing. Make sure to drop-by and #gettested - your results will be ready in just 5 minutes! https://t.co/bpGMTMwOS4
Click the link below to sign-up for this webinar on November 17 if you haven't already! https://t.co/eTNg4cqMai https://t.co/FUYOkOyKHa
It is our last #FunFactFriday of the month! Hepatitis B & C cause 2 in every 3 liver cancer deaths. These deaths can be prevented! Now is a good time to talk to your doctor about getting tested for #HepatitisC and #HepatitisB. Remember, it could save your life.…
#DYK that 10% of people living with #viralhepatitis are receiving life-saving treatment? There is an effective treatment for #HepatitisB and a cure #HepatitisC! The goal is to ensure that 80% of people living with viral hepatitis are receiving life-saving treatment by 2030.
October is #LiverCancerAwarenessMonth, which is a good time to talk to your doctor about #hepatitis C. If left untreated, #hepC can cause serious liver problems including liver cancer. Talk to your doctor about getting tested. It could save your life. https://t.co/DdQj7HNPwQ…
Wendy's story is a great example for why it is so important that everyone gets #tested and #vaccinated for #HepatitisB! 💉 Check out her full story below ⬇️ https://t.co/vY3CK0f2G5
@ESPGHANSociety @ESPGHANelearn published a new advice guide on the treatment of the reactivation of hepatitis B virus in children Great infographic ! @EASLnews @my_ueg @ICE_HBV @VIRCAN_ca @CHIPO_HBV @GastroRTs https://t.co/lf1Yj2V4MQ pic.twitter.com/oZERrgdXbx
Did you know that the #HepatitisB vaccine was first released in 1981 and is the first cancer prevention vaccine? Have you been vaccinated against Hepatitis B yet? 💉 #FunFactFriday #NationalLiverAwarenessMonth pic.twitter.com/ommmYjpvZ3
Want to know more about liver cancer? Join us on October 27 at 7pm for an educational webinar on liver cancer. More info: https://t.co/309XA8uEKA #LiverCancer #LiverCancerAwarenessMonth pic.twitter.com/biIINJ0tHM
The answer is B - the liver does not produce red blood cells! In adult life, bone marrow is the only source of red blood cells. https://t.co/E0BIltcx2A
Time for #ThursdayTrivia! We emphasize the importance of keeping your liver healthy, but we want to see if you know why a functioning liver is important. Which of the following is NOT a function of the liver?
October is Liver Cancer Awareness month. Did you know in the early stages, liver cancer does not cause symptoms? Learn more about liver cancer on our website: https://t.co/eiouTWJEY9 #livercancer #livercancerawareness pic.twitter.com/dUX9Xh26SZ
#Hepatitis B and C can lead to serious liver problems including #livercancer. This #LiverCancerAwarenessMonth ask your doctor about hepatitis B and C testing. https://t.co/oP94Dz1iQa pic.twitter.com/odYIysCt1g
The answer is true! Over 60% of people infected with #HepatitisC have an enlarged liver due to inflammation. You can protect yourself and others by getting tested! 💉 https://t.co/blVB4NWHuJ
The elimination of viral #hepatitis cannot be achieved without the active involvement of medical professionals. Nurses, midwives, pharmacists and doctors all have a role to play. Health workers can't wait. #HepatitisCantWait pic.twitter.com/FSW1RowWFp
Did you know that the most common risk factor for liver cancer is chronic infection with hepatitis B virus (HBV) or hepatitis C virus (HCV)? Make sure to get vaccinated against #HBV and get tested for #HCV! #FunFactFriday #NationalLiverAwarenessMonth pic.twitter.com/H1OVNZq0Ww
VIRCAN
VIRCAN is a structured academic-community partnership that will address issues throughout the care of viral hepatitis, from diagnosis to treatment to cure.
Based out of the Toronto Centre for Liver Disease (TCLD), one of the largest liver units in North America, the VIRCAN team looks forward to demonstrating how viral hepatitis screening and treatment should be optimized in other urban settings across Canada, and around the world.
Clinic Hours
ETOBICOKE LIVER CLINIC
MON – FRI : 9AM – 5PM
ETOBICOKE LIVER CLINIC
MON – FRI : 9AM – 5PM
ETOBICOKE LIVER CLINIC
MON – FRI : 9AM – 5PM
ETOBICOKE LIVER CLINIC
MON – FRI : 9AM – 5PM
COMPREHENSIVE IN CARE
1 to 1 service, health education and promotion in communities across the GTA
ACCESSIBLE AND COMMUNITY FOCUSED
Eliminates barriers to full participation. The needs of individuals are of primary importance
INTEGRATING SERVICES
VIRCAN Clinics will have strong connections with health system and community partners
MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH
VIRCAN team will work in collaborative practice to address the health needs of their clients
FIND A VIRCAN LIVER CLINIC
Four Locations in the GTA
Viral Hepatitis Care Network (VIRCAN) is an initiative of the Toronto Centre for Liver Disease part of the University Health Network that provides liver related healthcare services you need, at the convenience you want and the standards you deserve, right to your doorstep. VIRCAN Clinics are conveniently located in 4 locations around the GTA.
Toronto Midtown Liver Clinic
1975 Avenue Rd., 2nd Fl.
Toronto, ON M5M 4A3
T. 416 922 6022
F. 416 927 9100
[email protected]
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Etobicoke Liver Clinic
817 Brown’s Line
Toronto, ON M8W 3V7
T. 416 503 2626
F. 416 503 2665
[email protected]
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Richmond Hill Liver Clinic
328 Highway 7 E., Suite 301
Richmond Hill, ON L4B 3P7
T. 905 771 8821
F. 905 771 8481
[email protected]
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Scarborough Liver Clinic
3030 Lawrence Ave E., Suite 510
Toronto, ON M1P 2T7
T. 416 431 4402
F. 416 431 0762
[email protected]
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