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?
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 TTC is suffering from a combined epidemic of: “security incident aboard a train”, “passenger alarm activated”, “police investigation” and “trespasser at track level”.
Every 30 seconds, a life is lost to #viralhepatitis somewhere in the world. Only 10% of people know they are living with chronic #hepatitisB, even fewer receive #treatment and #livercancer related hepatitis is on an exponential rise especially in LMICs. #NOhep #HBVCantWait…
This article provides a balanced discussion on the upcoming changes to how Ontario pays for care delivered virtually. Worth a read if you are interested in what/why. @TorontoStar @PattyWinsa https://t.co/BxpBYT9PmE
On NP week, I want to pay tribute to one of the most badass NPs I know, Colina Yim- a clinician @UHN, a mentor, a trailblazer in hepatology nursing and the founder of @LiverNurseCA. Our future gens of liver nursing shine bright and brighter thanks to her leadership.…
This week was #NationalNursePractitionerWeek. Nurses play an important role in the identification and treatment of #hepatitis. We are grateful for all their hard work on the elimination of #viralhepatitis and beyond. Thank you nurses. ♥️
If twitter shuts down (it probably won’t), let this truth be my final tweet: No one likes boxed panettone. #RIPTwitter
If you’re being honest, nothing much has really changed here in the last couple of weeks other than perhaps, more memes. #twitter
This is a fairly pathetic and inaccurate government talking point that is meant to distract people from the real problem - perpetual underinvestment and structural issues with healthcare. https://t.co/bSJRVgCrdq
*Accredited* SCOPE Rounds: Gastroenterology 2022 November 22, 2022 7:00-7:45 PM ET Speaker: Dr. Peter De Cruz Management of Post-Operative Crohn’s Disease REGISTER HERE: https://t.co/RlORfqzCnc @guthealthmd @vipuljairath @marshllj @jmosko29 @hepatoMD…
It’s #WorldDiabetesDay … a great time to think about precautions for people with diabetes to avoid getting #hepatitisB and #hepatitisD. Be sure to #GetTested, get #vaxxed & never share your diabetes care equipment. Article: https://t.co/P6BgiMyUrm #diabetes #diabetic…
Today’s lesson for my kids: Invest in real things, not imaginary things.
Whatever is happening with the #CUPE labor dispute is beyond me, but that the school boards seem not to have the foresight for even the most basic plan to seamlessly pivot to online education during the disruption is the pits. #onted
This is going to be really interesting. #LiverTwitter #GITwitter #COVID https://t.co/3rQhLamKkE
#LiverCancerAwarenessMonth may be coming to a close, but #livercancer is on the rise. Without stronger action on #hepatitis around the world, liver cancer deaths will continue to increase. pic.twitter.com/GUEeJ01JRi
Tremendous gift for a much needed capital project, and I really hope that there is also funding allocated for the essential services that support a high functioning ED (eg. acute care beds, rapid access ambulatory programs, labs, pharmacy, DI, etc). https://t.co/EV2bwkRNLJ
Here's our last #FunFactFriday of the month! Vaccines against hepatitis A and B are safe and effective. Check out the two fact sheets by WHO below: https://t.co/7DCxae1NNW https://t.co/XNjtRZWnnI pic.twitter.com/G9B37T58es
#HepB and #HepC are leading causes of #LiverCancer. This Liver Cancer Awareness Month, ask your doctor about #Hepatitis testing. Learn more here: https://t.co/hFRxoybx6G #LCAM #Cancer @cdchep pic.twitter.com/f0yP9bykds
Today’s #scoperounds speaker @LiverToronto references the twitter of recent speaker @ebtapper - 🤯🤯 Worlds colliding pic.twitter.com/aDQTCvSPoG
Have you submitted your abstract yet? Don't miss the opportunity to do an oral and/or poster presentation on #ViralHepatitis #NAFLD #NASH #LiverDisease at the Joint CDDW™-CLM Conference 2023. Deadline is tomorrow, Oct 26, 2022, 23h59…
Here's a fun fact! Treatments for #hepatitisC involve taking tablets for 8 - 12 weeks. These tablets are highly effective at clearing hepatitis C infections in over 95% of people. pic.twitter.com/o8p377EruN
This will be a great rounds addressing how/if we can reduce unnecessary long-term treatment for Hep B patients by Master Clinician @LiverToronto. #medtwitter #LiverTwitter #hepb https://t.co/uIAmv73flE
Hepatitis B is a vaccine-preventable disease. More than 1 billion doses of the hepatitis B vaccine have been given worldwide, and it is considered to be a very safe and effective vaccine to protect against hepatitis B. To learn more visit: https://t.co/mpajWLSCk7…
OMG pediatric hepatologists and gastros have the most fun 🤩 https://t.co/Tx8zDPOhiL
United in raising awareness for Alcohol Associated Liver Disease @CASLupdates #ald #CASLSTC2022 pic.twitter.com/QNVei7Nf0V
Countdown to our first in person Hepatology Update in some years! @UHN will be hosting a liver education fest, in downtown Toronto. https://t.co/UqJf5s0DiL There is still room for attendees! @AASLDtweets @ontario_gastros pic.twitter.com/5VZ31ibpLX
Happy to be here at the kickoff of the #CASLSTC on alcohol-related liver disease and the inaugural speaker is a person with lived experience! Well done @LizLeeNP and the meeting organizers. pic.twitter.com/KCQgME6omZ
The liver is involved in many important functions which include detoxifying the blood, regulating energy levels, and creating essential nutrients. See more about how to maintain a healthy liver: https://t.co/irMdGS981V #NationalLiverAwarenessMonth pic.twitter.com/Ypd8SOymJu
DYK? There are 10 ways we track the nation’s work toward decreasing the disease and death due to viral #Hepatitis. Learn more about these indicators in the 2022 National Viral Hepatitis Progress Report: https://t.co/gNVUDD2MZN pic.twitter.com/D6srjf2eu9
@UofTGastroHep staff and learners! Come join us on Nov 15th for City Wide Grand Rounds to hear the story of fibre, IBD, and the microbiome from @DrHArmstrong herself! Thx to Ferring Canada (@ferring) for their support of these rounds!!! https://t.co/9TvFVenF5d
We are about to be reminded (again) that physician behaviour is driven by incentives more than it is by data.
Do the #bluejays fine any player who doesn’t swing at a first pitch?
In this video Annual Report, we are proud to share some of our accomplishments over the past fiscal year, bridging research and practice in Canada’s response to #HIVCan and #hepatitis C. https://t.co/IXctr8nS2h
Happy #NationalLiverAwarenessMonth! Here's our first fun fact of the month - Join us every Friday for more interesting trivia! pic.twitter.com/oLpRaT2cN6
A dedicated rounds on pancreatic cysts, a very perplexing problem in GI. See registration details below: https://t.co/qHDX5LDCTB
October is Liver Cancer Awareness Month, which is a good time to talk to your doctor about #HepatitisC. If left untreated, #HepC can cause serious liver problems including liver cancer. Talk to your doctor about getting tested. #LCAM https://t.co/t9f6b2eZi1…
Happy Monday! Yes, 11 days left! 🤩 Wait no more, register now! https://t.co/yKOLjtTIfE pic.twitter.com/CMNmoNbZIT
The guy responsible for muting swear words @Sportsnet right now: #BlueJays pic.twitter.com/cOp17HDqPA
In case you missed us yesterday, we will be back at Street Health Community Nursing today from 12 - 1:30 pm! https://t.co/xjIYxqJxmB
Bunch of real fans get tickets to @BlueJays postseason before the scalper bots. The Jays and @Ticketmaster: pic.twitter.com/YAlYaK39Pn
Our team at VIRCAN will be at Street Health PWA today from 2 - 4 pm offering free rapid #HepatitisC testing. Drop by to get tested - it only takes 5 minutes!
Two days ago I was in ER with a family member in. They were slammed. The #paramedics were lovely and abt 4 teams that I could see were stuck in waiting RM, waiting for their patients to be triaged. We were in the stretcher by the front sliding doors. As in, almost outside. 1/
The cut-off date to secure this discounted rate for #CASLSTC22 delegates is TODAY, September 19, 2022. Register now! https://t.co/5CI6GoJJF7 #livertwitter #heptwitter pic.twitter.com/Y6FKSzjY2M
Just released: 2020 Viral #Hepatitis Surveillance Report! See what’s changed and explore recent trends in #ViralHepatitis surveillance: https://t.co/gW7bScAlzg pic.twitter.com/yitlkQLuXV
Next week we'll be at #UN77 #UNGA to call for global action and solidarity of #viralhepatitis elimination. Join the live stream https://t.co/lByfE3vUke Sept 20, 10am EDT. #NOhep #EndHep #GlobalGoals #HepCantWait #SDGs #UNGA77 @GlobalHep pic.twitter.com/UcNSGRPlyy
September is #HealthyAgingMonth. Hepatitis B can lead to deadly cirrhosis or liver cancer if left unchecked. Talk to your doctor about getting tested for hepatitis B today! pic.twitter.com/FXKrH57b4B
Hepatitis C is largely curable. Yet, only 1 in 3 people are treated within a year of diagnosis. We must reduce barriers to treatment for those with hepatitis C to stop preventable deaths & prevent new infections. Learn more in CDC's #VitalSigns report:…
September is #SexualHealthMonth. While most people contract #hepatitisB during the birth process, it is also spread through sexual contact. It's important to practice #SafeSex! Learn more about how #hepB is transmitted here: https://t.co/owEjtSQDnm pic.twitter.com/vJs3238Vgt
Last month, we celebrated World Hepatitis Day. If you missed this event, there are still ways you can get involved and show your support for global hepatitis elimination! Learn more: https://t.co/SXJpmSy0yB
Happy #WomensEqualityDay to all the #women who are living with #hepatitisB or #hepatitisD, #caregivers and #advocates (or all three!). Your voice matters and we appreciate you! #hepB #hepD #HBV #hepatitisdelta #hepdelta pic.twitter.com/g06sJJig3J
Only 25% of people with Hepatitis B are aware of their infection, and only 10% receive care and treatment. Protect your family by getting tested and #vaccinated for #hepatitisB today. To learn more about testing & treatment: https://t.co/xo4AQ38uka icon @HepBFoundation…
August is National Immunization Awareness Month. This event highlights the importance of vaccinations - learn more about the #hepatitis B vaccine through the link below: https://t.co/vukn57WITl pic.twitter.com/CLDgoNznDp
Q: Is the #hepatitisB vaccine safe? Does it work? A: Yes! The #hepB #vaccine has been given over 1 billion times around the world and it is highly effective. Learn more: https://t.co/9VjGZXeNPd #Ivax2Protect #NIAM #HBV pic.twitter.com/IdIMRbcmY7
August is #NationalImmunizationAwarenessMonth. Get #vaccinated against #hepatitisB & #hepatitisD. Be protected! Learn more: https://t.co/INy3jA10xM #Ivax2Protect #NIAM22 #HepB #HBV #hepD #hepatitisdelta #hepdelta pic.twitter.com/vi9et0s6eT
⚖️#PrisonerJusticeDay recommendation: Offer treatment to everyone diagnosed with chronic HCV and a reflex referral to community-based supports, with consent, for continuity of care regardless of length of stay. #PrisonHealth #HepCantWait Learn more at…
Thanks everybody for coming by downtown last week on World Hepatitis Day! With the help of our community partners and everyone who attended, we were able to hold a successful event for raising awareness about viral hepatitis. #HepCantWait 💛 pic.twitter.com/SdTx0dTJqJ
Happy #WorldHepatitisDay! We're down at Yonge-Dundas Square today with the Chinese Hep B Peer Support Group, the Toronto Community Hep C Program, @PASAN_TO, and @TOPublicHealth's The Works. Come help raise awareness about hepatitis B and C! (1/2) pic.twitter.com/3ISBeFRxNs
#WorldHepatitisDay is TOMORROW!🎉 Come celebrate with VIRCAN starting at noon at Yonge-Dundas Square - we'll be offering free hepatitis C testing, handing out harm reduction supplies, and providing naloxone training. (1/2) pic.twitter.com/UYj4iVdEFe
July 28 marks #WorldHepatitisDay! July 28 marks World Hepatitis Day. This year’s theme is #HepCantWait, highlighting the need to accelerate hepatitis elimination efforts. Learn about the common forms of hepatitis: https://t.co/lBqpWWntOI @Hep_Alliance pic.twitter.com/zTE436NYn3
And 95% of people who receive treatment will clear #HepatitisC! @Hep_Alliance #HepCantWait #WorldHepatitisDay https://t.co/lQJdoj7Yr1
#DYK that it used to take 20 minutes to test for #HepatitisC exposure? Thanks to the VIRCAN testing rule, this testing time has been shortened to just 5 minutes! ⬇️ https://t.co/050QftwrRc If you are interested in getting tested for HCV, drop by at Dundas Square this…
Join us on July 28 at Yonge-Dundas Sq. alongside @VIRCAN_ca, @UHN, @shctoronto, @SRiverdaleCHC, & Regent Park CHC for confidential #HepatitisC testing. We will have #HarmReduction kits, stickers, pins, & games. There will also be on-site Naloxone training.…
Only 1 week left until #WorldHepatitisDay! VIRCAN hopes to see you next Thursday. Join us in showing your support for stopping the spread of viral hepatitis - check our last post for details on the event time and location! pic.twitter.com/Sdsb8e5COL
🎉 Come and join VIRCAN at Dundas Square next week to celebrate #WorldHepatitisDay! We have many exciting things planned for this event, including free HCV testing, a raffle, and refreshments – we hope to see you there! pic.twitter.com/OTxIbkdeep
There is just over a week left until #WorldHepatitisDay! 'I Can't Wait' is the theme for this year's campaign. Visit the site below to see how you can get involved ⬇️ https://t.co/tjEZDAOK7d pic.twitter.com/Dq5WNZVXi9
📢 Attention! VIRCAN will be offering free HCV screening at Street Health Community Nursing again today from 12:00 - 1:30 P.M. Drop by to get tested and find out your status!
#WorldHepatitisDay is coming up later this month! VIRCAN is excited to be hosting an event on this year's World Hepatitis Day - we'll be posting more details soon, so stay tuned for updates! pic.twitter.com/VZMaWKQjtB
While Asian Americans make up 6% of the U.S. population, they account for more than 60% of Americans living with #hepatitisB, most don’t know it. Learn more about #hepB and find our if you should get tested. https://t.co/uqEBLsmVDF #KnowHepB pic.twitter.com/7SCBgKoB95
#WorldHepatitisDay is on 28 July! Here's what you can do: 📺 Webinars on #ICantWait & #PMTCT ✅Join our virtual global relay (learn more here https://t.co/S0bbzmgSQ5) ✅Take a photo/video of yourself pointing to the time #HepCantWait #NoHep pic.twitter.com/rrMFL81GbO
Here's what we've got coming up in July #WorldHepatitisDay! ✅Webinars on #ICantWait & #PMTCT ✅Join our virtual global relay, share a 30 sec video explaining what the elimination of viral hepatitis means to you ✅Take a photo/video of yourself pointing to the…
July 28th is #WorldHepatitisDay Do you or someone you know have a personal experience with hepatitis? We invite you to share your story to help us raise awareness about #hepatitis in #Canada 🇨🇦 Visit: https://t.co/5gqoy1ZKeW #RaiseYourVoice #HepCantWait…
🍁Happy Canada Day!🍁 DYK that according to findings from 2018, 67% of Canadians reported never being tested for #hepatitisC. @GovCanHealth has great resources for learning how to protect yourself from HCV. Have a safe and happy #CanadaDay ! https://t.co/JkdIqJpNUE…
HCPs: While you are testing your patients for HIV, test them for #HepatitisB and #HepatitisC too! Read more about HIV and viral hepatitis coinfection here: https://t.co/eg0GROmvRR #HIVTestingDay #NHTD pic.twitter.com/345oVKvHfU
World Hepatitis Day (WHD) takes places every year on 28 July bringing the world together under a single theme to raise awareness of the global burden of viral hepatitis and to influence real change. #WorldHepatitisDay #HepAware #Hepatititis #DWatson #Pharmacy #Islamabad…
Just one month until #WorldHepatitisDay 2022! This year, you can take action by getting tested for Hepatitis C, getting vaccinated against Hepatitis B, and raising awareness - check out the resources and campaign activities by @Hep_Alliance: https://t.co/ijemPsgSkA
Our team at VIRCAN was at Street Health today offering free #HCV testing. In case you missed us today, we'll be back every other Wednesday from noon until 1:30 pm. Drop by and get tested! pic.twitter.com/YzN1rLVMMH
Happy National Indigenous Peoples Day! Today, we want to highlight the disproportionate impact of #hepatitis on #Indigenous peoples. To eliminate viral hepatitis, we must acknowledge the harmful effects of colonialism on access to care and treatment. #HepatitisCantWait
Take a look at how @HepFreeHawaii use wound care as an opportunity to increase #hepatitisC education, #testing and linkage to care👏 #HCV #viralhepatitis #PWID @ChowProject Let's continue to find the missing millions and #endhep by 2030! Read more ▶️…
June is #Men'sHealthMonth! Did you know that men tend to experience higher rates of #hepatitis C compared to women? Learn more here: https://t.co/ulu218dgEr
#PublicHealth Partners: The only way to know if a person has #HepatitisC is for them to get tested. Help your communities learn what to expect when getting tested for #Hepatitis C by sharing this fact sheet: https://t.co/B0BEXueDYl pic.twitter.com/bcDpmSFLym
Did you know you can join #ILC2022 online? This year's event is also fully available online, making the entire conference enjoyable and worry-free from anywhere. Don't miss out on being a part of the future of #hepatology. Register now https://t.co/wvrQvCCuIX
It's Your Right https://t.co/6iuyHL4wMB via @YouTube EC Australia, AIVL and Hepatitis ACT have launched It’s Your Right Campaign to promote hep C treatment to people who inject drugs. Talk to a peer @ Hepatitis ACT or CAHMA about getting treated today.
Yesterday was #InternationalChildren'sDay! The World Health Organization recommends the #Hepatitis B vaccine for infants, children, and adults at risk for infection. Learn more at https://t.co/fR4xQK9iNF pic.twitter.com/LouHL5SbhR
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
Drug prices still a challenge to HCV elimination but coming down...Andrew Hill at IAS-Coinfection meeting pic.twitter.com/naNiqQrDf6
Lancet: disproving the Cochrane skepticism on the clinical benefits of an SVR with DAA in hepatitis C https://t.co/tupywEkGl7
WHO to present landmark HIV drug resistance report unveiling new action plan, guidelines at 17:00; launch new #HIVselftest report at 17:00; pic.twitter.com/EOekhc7KTF
Margaret Hellard reminding us that people who inject drugs are not hard to reach, just easy to ignore HIV-Hepatitis Coinfection meeting pic.twitter.com/iyC0Cf3Z6y
I just supported #ShowYourFace on WHD on @ThunderclapIt // @Hep_Alliance https://t.co/fxGkp2WBEw
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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