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
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
POV trying to reach anyone at @Dynacare after being paged via the hospital to call for a critical result: pic.twitter.com/RQ6DEjVJM4
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
Looking forward to the great @UmaMahadevanIBD for our event next week. Registration info below!! @ontario_gastros @CanGastroAssn @AmCollegeGastro @AmerGastroAssn https://t.co/9bcmDhGyGc
October is #NationalLiverAwarenessMonth! In honour of this month, we will be posting a trivia question for #ThursdayTrivia and a fun fact for #FunFactFriday every week! T or F: #HepC can cause damage to the liver in the form of inflammation and cause scarring or fibrosis.
It’s National #PAWeek! Thank you for the great care you give to all the people living with viral #hepatitis. https://t.co/nKAYb6pk08 pic.twitter.com/QJKfKflOj9
One of the cooler things I've ever done - recording a podcast series on #HepatitisC for https://t.co/39VDVs0y8t. Check it out and hear my conversation with Mr. Matt Bonn (HCV Survivor, and Policy Expert). We talk about how #healthcare providers can better engage people with HCV.
Attention: If you are at least 18 and have tested positive for COVID-19 within the past 7 days, you may be eligible to participate in this treatment study! Want to learn more? Click the link below⬇️ https://t.co/n15UVeJ3WU @UHN @UHN_Research pic.twitter.com/tdVwzGAXkP
Today at breakfast, I shared stories told to me by Indigenous people I am lucky enough to care for, about their trauma and healing journey. My kids (5,9,12) have a deeper appreciation of this than I ever imagined, and that gives me hope 🙏.…
Did you know that the risk of transmitting #HepatitisC from mother to child is around 2-8%? If you are pregnant or planning to have a child and are hep C positive, we recommend discussing the transmission risk with your physician. Learn more here: https://t.co/ajxiJhwFjz
Thanks to my amazing teammates @UHN for earning this honour - housekeeping, food services, admin staff, all the health professions, HR, occ health, leadership, and on and on. What a privilege to care for Ontario, and I’m proud we do it well! @KevinSmithUHN…
Ummm...we need to understand how this is in the national interest. https://t.co/pWCLzQsSRs pic.twitter.com/oBaPhopd4V
Fantastic to see more diversity amongst our @UHN donors, making feel seen the innovators and care teams that walk the halls. @ssinghal https://t.co/lAUGDlzhRS
Let’s be as prepared as possible for the next phase of #COVIDVaccination. That includes mentally, physically, operationally and strategically. https://t.co/sDJuv0r8k9
Now that the unnecessary election is over, can the feds and the province get back to the real work of government-ing?
September 27 is National Gay Men’s HIV Awareness Day. #DYK that people living #HIV are at higher risk of contracting #HepatitisC? According to the CDC, HCV coinfection occurs in between 62%-80% of people with HIV who inject drugs. Learn more here: https://t.co/Osf1qepi04
Please join us to discuss cancer risk in #IBD and how manage and mitigate. Back to our usual format of 45 min. Get your key #MedEd questions answered and Section 1 CME credits. All welcome. Wherever in the 🌎 you are. https://t.co/E0eOoXbX4x
Dear Golden State, He’s your problem now. Sincerely, Canada 🇨🇦 https://t.co/AWivmDUqdH
#HCPs: All adults should be tested for #HepatitisC at least once in their life! Your patients may have more questions regarding hepatitis c testing. Feel free to use this resource by @cdchep to educate your patients on the HCV testing process: https://t.co/bYbTt8JvAx
Every 30 seconds a person loses their life to a #hepatitis related illness. But it doesn't have to be that way. We have the power to eliminate hepatitis and save over a million lives every year. It's time to act. #HepatitisCantWait. pic.twitter.com/xxH5pVhuLU
Unfortunately, many people still face unfair treatment due to their #HepB status. If you or someone you know has faced discrimination due to #HepB, check out this discrimination registry created by @HepBFoundation! ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://t.co/GyBalkH0TV
The 2nd half of this is a brilliant first-person reminder that breaking down power structures in medicine is tough. Maybe as hard today as it was 25 yrs ago. The remedy lies in reforming our medical culture and values. @HealthyDebate @DrNancyOlivieri https://t.co/WlFmAz0Y6e
I'm proud to be part of a healthcare system @UHN which has set 100% as the goal for staff #COVIDVaccination with a well-resourced strategy to achieve it. @KevinSmithUHN @bradwouters @HotaSusy @umtincka
How has #COVID19 impacted viral #hepatitis services in the US? Join @HepBFoundation and @NVHR1 for "State of Viral Hepatitis during the COVID-19 Pandemic" on 9/28 at 3:10 pm ET. 💻 Free registration: https://t.co/7WSMqu8Izv @NASTAD @AIDSInstitute @kmoraras @CanaryLauren…
Only in Canada would we spend $610 million for an election in the middle of a pandemic, end up with the same result, and prepare to demand more accountability for elected leaders.
Voted ✅ Always a special moment. And I keep my streak of casting a ballot in every election I have ever been eligible to do so alive (from high school student council until today). Thanks @ElectionsCan_E staff for a smooth process. #Elxn44
First patient I recommended a 3rd dose by this criteria is indigenous, lives in a remote community, on immunosuppressants, and has chronic medical problems. A win for public and individual health. And I'll keep advocating for all people with cirrhosis to be on this list.…
Today is @UN #InternationalDemocracyDay! Ending discriminatory policies, and making sure people living with #hepatitis have equal rights, brings us a step closer to achieving #NOhep. RT if you agree! pic.twitter.com/g8HS8feK2j
I’ve seen food truck lineups longer in front of the hospital. This is a tiny fringe, let’s not give them any more attention other than to say if they get sick, my colleagues and I will be there for them. #compassion https://t.co/dY0MO47VdJ
Gotta give it to the UK. One may not agree with their policies, but they are generating some of the world's best data on everything #COVID19 related. **they have noted that deaths amongst fully vaccinated individuals are almost all in the over 50 group. https://t.co/wPRlZ8V5lq
We will be sending across interview letters for CMG, IMG, IFT and SEAP stream applicants for the GI training program @UofTGastroHep (July 2022 start) on Wednesday September 15, 2021. Interview dates are Monday September 27, 2021 and Tuesday September 28, 2021 on Zoom.…
@cityoftoronto has officially proclaimed Sept. 12-18 Living Donation Week! Join us today at noon for a celebration of #LivingDonation featuring messages from @JohnTory @KevinSmithUHN @UHNTransplant @CanadasLifeline @TrilliumGift and more!…
“Already delivering” says a member of the ruling party (that called an early election) about a program that doesn’t exist after 6 years of being power. 🤦🏽♂️ https://t.co/T8IbUPxYRo
@sacjai Jainism has influenced all walks of life in the Indian subcontinent for centuries - non-violence, tolerance, and coexistence (human and nature) are central tenets of this supremely evolved faith. Respect.
This is NOT what I, a public school parent, want. I want a higher level of detail and competence to the public health approach in ALL schools. @tdsb @TOPublicHealth @Sflecce https://t.co/ZtHiTLQCnJ
September is #SexualHealthMonth! One way you can contract #HepatitisB is through sexual contact with an infected individual. That is why the @cdchep recommends all sexually active people get vaccinated for #hepatitisB. 💉 pic.twitter.com/aiCHXgrM4e
Tennis aside, I’m in awe of the poise, maturity, eloquence and confidence of @leylahfernandez. An inspiration!
Back in July, @WHO released the first guidelines on #HepatitisC self-testing. Self-testing kits are a great way to provide #HCV services to communities who may otherwise face barriers to traditional healthcare - like this post if you agree! 👍🏽 Learn more:…
The beauty of laying it out like this is one can see the synergy of the various measures. Too often, the vociferous debate around a single measure has obscured that public health is about the whole package. https://t.co/lCemnnxH4j
Prayers up for all the @tdsb kindergarten teachers with new JK’s who haven’t left the house in 18 months. You are heroes.
@ScopeRounds kicking off the Fall 2021 season with an #IBD extravaganza Tues Sept 14 at 7pmET. An all-star line up for you for the #GreatLakesIBD edition of #ScopeRounds. Our speakers: @MLongMD @EdwardLoftus2 @FezaRemziMD. Moderators: @marshllj @vipuljairath and yours truly.
This is disappointing because it continues to mean that only kids with resources will access extracurricular activities. Where is the evidence that everything possible was done to make school activities safe before this recommendation was made? https://t.co/eViaeXqpue
This #elexn44, we are joining @ActionHepCanada and many other advocates calling for #SafeSupply, support for prison-based needle and syringe programs, and an increase in #HarmReduction funding. #CanadaCantWait 🇨🇦 pic.twitter.com/R6E2SFcEmD
Even though the meeting has been moved online, we still can't wait for this year's #LiverMeeting! https://t.co/i1P7tfdISO pic.twitter.com/Uo5am1WIWB
My 5 yr old said she never wants to be an adult, because then she would have to deal with naughty children. She’s so meta.
We hope you all had a great long weekend! Here's some trivia to kick-off your week🧠 True or False: Every 30 minutes someone will lose their life to #viralhepatitis?🤔
Every single public school parent I spoke to this weekend wishes that more was being done to protect children heading back to school. And they would be willing to participate and pay…rapid tests, mandatory vaccine, upgraded filtration, and on.
Good use of $100 by government. https://t.co/PhycklFgAx
Health care workers across the province have worked tirelessly throughout the pandemic to deliver exceptional care to patients, often putting themselves at risk. Now more than ever, it is important that we treat each other with compassion and respect. https://t.co/g4Cn88aBpO
Financing should not be a barrier to viral #hepatitis elimination, which is why we have developed the National Viral Hepatitis Programme Financing Strategy Template. Financing can't wait. #HepatitisCantWait Learn all about it at https://t.co/PfVhMnmnWO pic.twitter.com/dhkV9PkXf4
#HCPs: @cdc and @acog recommends that prenatal care providers screen all pregnant persons for #HepatitisC. Learn more here: https://t.co/0zGmkNKCqX pic.twitter.com/FkeCmT6s72
#DYK #HepatitisB ranks fourth on the list of most burdensome infectious diseases in Ontario? A universal birth dose vaccine can help to reduce the possibility of HBV vertical transmission. Learn more about potential policy interventions here: https://t.co/TYKWdwr0GU
People can live with #hepatitis B for decades without having any symptoms or feeling sick. Left untreated, nearly 1 in 4 people living with hepatitis B develop serious liver problems. Keep yourself and your family safe by getting tested! #KnowHepB https://t.co/rjcciepofk…
Co-localizing HCV care during holistic and trauma-informed drug treatment can improve women's understanding of HCV, offer testing, and link them to treatment. Learn more about our plan to help women who have been ignored in #hepC care here: https://t.co/v6DgH1gnfE
August is #NationalImmunizationAwarenessMonth. Here’s everything you need to know about the #hepatitis vaccines! Like this post if you’ve already been vaccinated against #HepatitisA and #HepatitisB! pic.twitter.com/cLUo5a1J2N
#DYK that even though @WHO recommends hepatitis B vaccination at birth, 👶 Canadian prov/terr vaccine schedules vary from birth to 12 years? 👀 Only 3/13 provide first dose at birth. Infant #vaccination is the #1 way to bring new HBV infections in children to…
Check out this article by @CTVToronto for more info! ⬇️ https://t.co/X9F9jAJonC https://t.co/IkvtqfkvjA
Did you hear? Our pop-up at CAMH has detected nearly 30 people who have had exposure to #HepC! We love screening for Hep C in communities that would otherwise face major barriers to these health care services.
The only way to know if you have #hepatitis C is to get tested. CDC recommends ALL adults get tested for #hepatitisC once in their lifetime. Get tested. Get cured. https://t.co/3qRUnP6u7S #KnowHepC pic.twitter.com/i5SqdZBbin
We agree that all prisoners deserve the right to equal and accessible healthcare! Check out this abstract by the #CanadianLiverJournal to learn more about the major disparities in the provision of #HCV services in Canadian correctional facilities…
It has officially been one week since #WorldHepatitisDay! Thank you to everyone who participated and helped bring us one step closer to #globalelimination. Did you get a chance to see the CN Tower light up in yellow for #WHD2021? pic.twitter.com/BI2PV5Y62Y
This week is @WHO #WorldBreastfeedingWeek! Do you have questions about hepatitis B & pregnancy and breastfeeding? Read our #NOhep Moms flyer for useful information on how to protect yourself and your baby. Read now: https://t.co/0UVUsKRjgX pic.twitter.com/Y2JcDTfnld
Our initiative at CAMH has allowed us to treat people who may otherwise experience many barriers to #HepatitisC services! Check out this article by @CTVToronto to learn more about how our pop-up booth helped diagnose 53-year old Mike Mansor⬇️ https://t.co/URzY3GRqxG
Almost 80% of people 🧓🏽🧔🏿👩🏻 living with viral hepatitis B and C in the Americas 🌎 are unaware they have it. ➡️ Don’t wait, get tested ⏳ ➕ INFO: https://t.co/pJLi4J9obf #HepCantWait #WorldHepatitisDay pic.twitter.com/b6ejUKULqu
Essential #hepatitis services can't wait: Prevention and treatment services can save lives, especially during #COVID19 👉https://t.co/rR96XBeKr9 pic.twitter.com/RVCzTHOfSq
Time's up, Canada! ⏰ Let's end hepatitis C. This will require adequate (ie. more) funding for community-based peer supports for harm reduction. #WorldHepatitisDay #HepCantWait #wecantwait @GovCanHealth @PHAC_GC @PattyHajdu pic.twitter.com/Chyi8D2ynD
Since we started screening for #HepatitisC at CAMH back in May, we have tested nearly 2000 individuals. Community-based testing provides the public with easy access to #HCV services. 💉 If you haven't already, stop by 100 Stokes Street and let us test you!…
It is time for Ontario to offer more support for women seeking #HepatitisC services - thankfully, the Caring for Women in Drug Treatment program does just that! Keep up the amazing work! 💛 #HepatitisCantWait #WomenCantWait #WorldHepatitisDay https://t.co/K5oR4OcqmI
Yes! There are antiviral medications for #HepatitisC that has a >95% cure rate. #WorldHepatitisDay #GetTested #HepatitisCantWait https://t.co/AIhF0aAgQL
Happy #WorldHepatitisDay! 💛 The CN Tower will light up in yellow and the Toronto sign will light up in white and teal to show our city's support for the global elimination of #viralhepatitis. Take a selfie with the tower or sign and share it using the hashtag…
#WorldHepatitisDay is only one day away! If you're still looking for ways to join the movement, check out this page by @CATIEinfo. It is filled with key information regarding #viralhepatitis and campaign material for you to share. https://t.co/blha1qcxct #HepatitisCantWait
Unlike #HepA and #HepB, there is no vaccine available for #HepC. Unfortunately, many people who are infected with #HCV are asymptomatic. The @CDCgov recommends all adults get tested. Talk to your doctor or visit this site to find HCV services near you: https://t.co/DCwtb68UkW…
We love this! Get tested for #HepatitisC this #WorldHepatitisDay! 💉 https://t.co/S3roecLkwR
#DYK it used to take 20 minutes to test for exposure to #HepatitisC? Well, thanks to the new VIRCAN rule, we can conduct an HCV antibody test and detect exposure to the virus in just 5 minutes! We even published a study about it - learn more here⬇️ https://t.co/612QulTkqH
Integrating #HCV services into primary care settings will provide the public with more accessible treatment options. This #WHD, we encourage you to help your patients learn more about viral hepatitis. Access the @cdchep #PatientEducation resources here: https://t.co/Y8GWlDSDXJ
Integrating hepatitis screening into #EmployeeHealthPrograms will reduce the number of people who are unaware of their status and connect more people to treatment services. Like this post if you agree that employee health programs should adopt #viralhepatitis services.…
According to the @WHO, nearly 70% of individuals infected with #HCV will develop a chronic infection. Limited knowledge about HCV has been a major barrier to health care providers offering hep C services. You can learn more about #HepatitisC here: https://t.co/upGeR0vceV…
#WorldHepatitisDay is only 1 week away! It’s not too late to join the movement and show your support for the global elimination of #viralhepatitis. @Hep_Alliance #HepatitisCantWait Campaign Materials: https://t.co/vrBNqn9ZP8 Mailing List Link: https://t.co/AbeDkaN2MR…
We are still providing #HepatitisC testing at the CAMH vaccine clinic. While you wait to check-out, why not kill 5 minutes by getting tested for another infectious disease? It’s the ultimate public health combo! (Reminder: you do not have to get vaccinated for us to test…
July 28 is #WorldHepatitisDay. A day to bring attention to the global impact of viral hepatitis and recognize the work being done to make viral #hepatitis elimination a priority. Learn how you can get involved: https://t.co/8cTPVlhmSm pic.twitter.com/dC2hEPh8n5
#HCPs: We want to test your knowledge on #HepatitisC! What percent of people infected with #HCV will develop a chronic infection?
Have you ever injected drugs or gotten a tattoo/piercing? You could be at risk for #HepatitisC. That is why all adults get tested at least once. Talk to your doctor and find out when and how you can get tested for #HepC. 💉 Learn more here: https://t.co/lpaCgkpmat
#DYK: #HepatitisA rates have increased 1300% from 2015 - 2019? Fortunately, a safe and effective vaccine is available that will prevent hepatitis A. 💉 Talk to your doctor and make sure that you’ve been vaccinated. Learn more here: https://t.co/wdBTffpmSO
We are offering FREE #HepatitisC testing at the CAMH vaccine clinic using our 5-minute rule! 💉 Disclaimer: You do not need to get your COVID vaccine in order for us to test you, anyone is welcome to come get tested. @CAMHnews @TOPublicHealth pic.twitter.com/k8CbRugRiT
#HCPs: Help your patients learn about viral #hepatitis. Download and print our factsheets to help educate your patients about the ABC’s of viral hepatitis. Access our free #PatientEducation resources here: https://t.co/1MyUwHWbM5 pic.twitter.com/OLnQipcmVT
On #CanadaDay, we would like to shine light on the disproportionate impact that #viralhepatitis has on #Indigenous peoples. In Canada, viral hepatitis rates are nearly 5x higher in Indigenous communities than the general population.
#DYK, among adults, an estimated 10% of new #HepatitisA cases and 20% of new #HepatitisB cases occur in men who have sex with men (MSM)? Learn more about how viral hepatitis impacts MSM⬇️ #GetVaccinated 💉 #PrideMonth 🏳️🌈 https://t.co/JjIUEmtm8R
World Viral Hepatitis Testing Day. Great to see @POTUS highlight the importance of testing - the first step to get to elimination. Time for leaders everywhere to get behind this! Calling on @JustinTrudeau to be next!
Interferon shown to speed COVID-19 recovery in Toronto study /via @globeandmail https://t.co/CvmtwxDGnW
https://t.co/UWBda9VSrT Led by @JJFeld and colleagues @UHN #TCLD and @UofTGastro @UofT_DoM. Interferon lambda decreases viral load and improves recovery in persons with COVID-19!
Nice to finally get the data out. Interferon lambda works well for outpatients with Covid-19- especially those with high viral loads - the group most likely to get sick and to spread the infection to others...more to come
Are you interested in being part of a treatment study to help clear COVID-19? If you meet the requirements, we encourage you to reach out to our contact coordinator and sign-up for this study! More information here: https://t.co/gPIUZ7G0dC @UHNPatientExp #WeAreInThisTogether…
It's World Hepatitis Day! If you were born from 1945 to 1975 - you should be tested for Hep C. We can only cure those we diagnose.
Viral hepatitis can & must be eliminated. #ShowYourFace on #WorldHepatitisDay to stop 1.34mil deaths per year #NOhep https://t.co/Z0xT6SilwM pic.twitter.com/4Wg8WHJJQC
Moving on from HCV to Zika and MERS coronavirus - @JMPawlotsky continues to drive the antiviral agenda pic.twitter.com/eiG5RK3qib
Research never ends...we're not done even in HCV yet - @JMPawlotsky at IAS-coinfection meeting
If only we could all get the drugs this cheaply...but not the only challenge to HCV elimination. Andrew Hill at IAS-coinfection meeting pic.twitter.com/Q3p9mj3uFk
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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