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
A really informative piece from @Megan_Ogilvie illustrating why admitted from/with COVID becomes irrelevant when all these patients are sick and infectious and hospitals are grappling with huge numbers of admissions. #onhealth #onpoli https://t.co/Clt1XNZYI5
I wrote about how health care workers deserve hazard pay. Society has an obligation to compensate those who put their lives on the line for the public good. My latest piece in @nytopinion. https://t.co/5jxKZgAalq
Maybe time to resurrect this key message again. https://t.co/YbLoWW2ZUj
If hurling abuse on social media is so much fun, why do those doing it seem so joyless?
It would be the height of public health irony if mAb therapy is recommended for use in unvaccinated individuals only, because it’s in short supply, because of unvaccinated individuals. 🤷🏽♂️
Alcohol should have cancer warning labels, say doctors and researchers pushing to raise awareness of risk https://t.co/oKT76KFZEq pic.twitter.com/dcwKLTh45h
Fully agree with @taimhuynh. This week, I had a virtual meeting with a dedicated public servant who was COVID positive and coughing but continuing to work to keep the system moving forwards. They deserve our deepest appreciation. Signed, -Son of 2 public servants…
Positive for COVID-19? You may be eligible to participate in our #TOGETHERtrial. @UHN @UHN_Research pic.twitter.com/V8K8aKkPgS
Heard in the hospital halls this week: "The human spirit is fading" "I want to throw this *&$!ing N95 mask in the garbage" "I need a very very long vacation" https://t.co/RC4y5xKHxo
You are invited to submit abstracts for poster and/or oral presentations at the Canadian Liver Meeting taking place virtually and in-person from May 13th-15th, 2022. Submit yours here: https://t.co/FecvyNXNTU
Haven't seen Dr. Zain Chagla on any lists of most influential or impactful (maybe I missed it) but he has been doing outstanding innovative work and deserves recognition. When antibody therapies are available more widely in Ontario, we will have him and a few others to credit.…
Forget the political chest thumping and let's accept that Canada has under-utilized: 1) #antibody testing 2) #Covid_19 therapies 3) #RATs as part of social/work strategy Effective mitigation mechanisms remain in our toolbox in shrink wrap. Can we open them up?
I doubt there is anything over the last 4 weeks that could have been done differently, that wouldn't have been heavily criticized, which would have avoided the situation we are in today, but it still just sucks overall. #onpoli #onhealth
In #medicine, we need to re-think "leadership". On this Jan 1, 2022 I find myself 3 yrs in to a 5 yr leadership position & reflecting on what I have learned about "leadership". Some thoughts (🧵): 1/8
Q about the new MOH (#onhealth) algorithm for #COVID19: Is a clinical encounter, wearing appropriate PPE, with a patient who has #omicron deemed an exposure or not…ie have the risk rules changed. Some docs are unsure. Help? @BogochIsaac @SharkawyMD @ASPphysician @HotaSusy…
May 2022 be the year, that when experts opine, we ask the groups impacted by that influence what they want for themselves. #HAPPYNEWYEAR
Happy 2022 to everyone especially @Andy and @andersoncooper who will be cursing the Agave gods in the morning. #CNNNYE
Happy New Year to our patients: living with rare impactful liver disease is not always easy, especially during an endless pandemic. @PBC_Canada @PBCers @PBCFoundation @AIHorgUK @PSCPartners @PSCSupportUK. We have you on our radar for a better 2022! @DrAliyaMD @hepatoMD @LizLeeNP…
Made a QR code for my kids' fake #NYE2021 party restaurant menu.
If the @globeandmail included headshots of medical leadership at the 10 hospitals, we might notice some other demographic trends too! Hope the world changes in time for my 3 daughters. https://t.co/0ZEjWIMfMe pic.twitter.com/pYVGr5eC9U
e-Fax (no paper) is what most offices use and is actually not that bad. Of course, would prefer universal APIs connecting all parts of the system, but leaders have not been able to deliver that for decades despite billions spent. https://t.co/ceSx5jTWa6
Quite a lot of press for a letter that’s been circulating for days (including on a Facebook group of >20,000) and could only get 500 signatories! Most physicians would have rightly concluded this is far more complex a policy issue than can be solved by this kind of open…
“Data must guide our response, because data gaps make for bad policy.” Objective and non-emotive data analysis with follow-on clearly aligned communication from all levels of public health and gov’t are critical to overcoming the despair many feel. https://t.co/mi5LdcwQCI
Remember when we needed ICU nurse and doctor extenders last year? This time around, we may need them in the Emergency Dept 😢.
The best @Twitter follows are the accounts that aren't tweeting for likes.
I would add: -those doing system-level work outside Toronto esp in remote areas where challenges are unique -every HCW, cleaner, administrator, volunteer and student who helped get doses in arms on site -gov’t and bargaining agents that created payment models for this work…
#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
Fascinating to see who emerge as valued leaders in an industry that’s nearly a pure meritocracy amongst really smart ppl and absent the informal power structures and networks of other sectors. https://t.co/xF5ZeS891O
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…
All resources in healthcare are limited. Organs are no diff’t. So why do we accept so many social criteria for transplant, at the price of perpetuating inequity? Nice article discussing critical ethics topics in transplant medicine and examples of…
ECHO LIVER is hosting an evening session on Dec 2 at 7:00pm ♦Approach to Hepatitis C ♦ This session is open to all healthcare providers and will consist of a short didactic followed by a case presentation. Register here👉🏻https://t.co/0i4tJVFVIp pic.twitter.com/g4b4c8dARZ
#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:…
Any system that prioritizes *people who try the booking site before it's officially open* is a broken one.
Come listen to Chief Medical Resident Heather Kosick talk about the @UofTGastroHep's new MY-LIFE Program to prepare our residents for life on the outside Thanks to @hepatoMD (Dr. H. Shah) for organizing Watch the video below to learn more! https://t.co/1W17R1E3bh
If I were eligible I would want to work with Todd and friends! https://t.co/nD2o8feou9
#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
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
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
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
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
#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
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…
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
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
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:…
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
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?🤔
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
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
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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