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
Huge loss. My deepest condolences to his family, friends and colleagues @UHN. https://t.co/fY3e2eH6lM
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…
You a 🇨🇦 GIM Resident interested in GI and/or Hep? A GI Fellow looking to network? Interested in learning about research opps with UofT GI/Hep Faculty? Join us Aug 31 and make a connection at the @UofTGastroHep Research Mixer! RSVP to gastrohep -at-…
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…
In academia we measure performance in a way vastly different than the best learning organizations in the world and … yadda yadda yadda … people get excited over impact factor day.
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
There is no bigger lie than ‘minor assembly required’
Always fun and educational - pls take a look and see if it meets your learning needs. Registration is free and program is accredited for doctors. #MedTwitter https://t.co/C6I1ggIHO5
Thank you to everyone who has told their personal story in light of the horrible #RoeVsWade decision. Your stories are powerful and moving and should be plastered on the bedroom walls of the 5 Supreme Court justices who did this.
What’s the difference between doctors who: 1.Advise against getting an intervention that is proven. 2.Advise getting an intervention that is not proven.
N95, faceshield flipped (rally cap style), @TimHortons coffee in hand - that’s my clinic look. #MedTwitter friends know exactly what I’m talking about.
Some of mine and @mayurbrahmania’s best and most impactful work here. It was one of the first few hepatology Choosing Wisely’s globally. Definitely due for a refresh! What would you add to this list now?? https://t.co/8hfPDAnN3P
If you see two or more secretary’s from the same workplace riding the subway together and talking about work, you can be damn sure they are coming up with good ideas to improve that workplace at a minimum rate of 1 idea/minute.
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
Early on, I chose a pathway of moderate success. I’ll never be the person on the podium at the big meetings, but I have found happiness in knowing I’ve made a truly positive impact where I’ve spent effort, and that I have dinner with my fam every day. This slide below is…
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
My wife and daughter made it home from Denver! Their 3hr direct flight took 49 hrs 🤦🏽♂️. Thanks to all the well wishers who sent twitter and personal messages, and followed along this 1st world problem thread. Thanks to media who reached out. To @AirCanada, get it…
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.
For anyone who’s got an attention span long enough..the flight has again been cancelled. Stranded in Denver for a 2nd night after another full day at the airport. Sheer incompetence, ineptness and disdain for customers and their lives @AirCanada. https://t.co/8VJ3hGV2lA
On this flight as well. Someone please save us. https://t.co/5u48039rbd
Now the flight is pushed to 715pm - another 2 hours. Who knows if there is a pilot or a plane. @AirCanada has now held a couple hundred people hostage in Denver for >35hrs now - with no information. Shameful. @CTA_gc @OmarAlghabra @TorontoStar @globeandmail @CP24…
Update: Makeup flight moved from 1225 to 345 to 500pm today. 5pm has passed, there is no plane, no crew, but there is a gate agent and security. This plane load of ppl now at over 30hrs of waiting to get from DEN to YYZ. Hey @AirCanada - 🖕🏽🖕🏽🖕🏽.…
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
Even if you were not at the #WorldHepatitisSummit you can watch and share the access to #hepatitis medicines 101 talk show by @MilaMaistat @MedsPatentPool and @ICE_HBV @EndHep2030 @OzCapucine on https://t.co/pd0Z6ZaiLf #NoHep #HBV #HCV @HepBFoundation @Hep_Alliance
So my wife’s @AirCanada flight from Denver to Toronto which was supposed to leave at 1125am yesterday, but never made it off the tarmac, eventually cancelled, is now pushed back again today, to 345PM departure. Air Canada is providing ZERO support to stranded travellers.…
You never quite know where Monday 8am rounds are going, but today led to a 30 minute discussion on the importance (or non-importance) of an isolated GGT - touched on population vs individual, education, choosing wisely, pathobiology, epi data and the practical! @AutoImmuneLiver
My wife’s last 9hrs in Denver Airport: 3hrs waiting for delayed @AirCanada flight. 3hrs seated on plane 150m from gate due to mechanical issue. 3hrs back at terminal hoping for more info (no AC staff around) and then luggage to arrive. #Travel
Convinced @AutoImmuneLiver to wear his hat. pic.twitter.com/QSG86v0ezl
The Georgia Hepatitis Elimination Program has had great success in reducing the burden of #HepatitisC in the country of Georgia. Read the full report to learn more about the progress being made: https://t.co/nYr9IPeeHd pic.twitter.com/XKr2rcvfNN
Change in the healthcare environment is not easy. I would like to congratulate all my TeamUHN colleagues who have approached our EPIC transition with open mindedness, patience and understanding so far. Many hiccups but none insurmountable as we work together. @KevinSmithUHN
*Now Accredited* SCOPE Rounds: Gastroenterology 2022 June 14, 2022 7:00 – 7:45 PM ET Speaker: Dr. Simon Lal Management of Short Bowel Syndrome REGISTER HERE: https://t.co/SnkNzpmW4r @guthealthmd @vipuljairath @marshllj @jmosko29 @hepatoMD pic.twitter.com/YIQqK1CbWm
I just put in a LOW priority service ticket for our EPIC launch so that’s progress! @umtincka @AutoImmuneLiver
#HCPs: CDC recommends universal vaccination of your adult patients through age 59 against #HepatitisB, along with patients 60 and older with risk factors for #HepB. Learn more: https://t.co/aEY5otaiNf #VaccinesWork pic.twitter.com/8TV4VQxXD8
If left untreated, inflammation from chronic #hepatitis can eventually lead to liver disease and liver cancer. Even if you don't show any symptoms initially, it is a good idea to get tested if you think you may have been exposed. pic.twitter.com/jJVSVVUj4F
#WHS22 starts tomorrow! We're excited to join everyone virtually. Check out the platform to join sessions, make a pledge, engage with peers and read abstracts!👍 There is still time to register, sessions will be available for 3 months! ✅ https://t.co/PFdW8xmHQ7 @WHO…
An organization’s response to violence against healthcare staff speaks volumes about workplace culture. And how can healthcare workers feel safe when violence against them is rarely acknowledged, and leads to changed policies and practices only when forced?…
Shockingly, last night's #OntarioElection2022 suggests that being popular and followed on twitter does not equal being popular and electable in real life.
Is there any better print media subscription that Apple News Plus? Just @NewYorker , @TheAtlantic and @statnews are full value alone, never mind the other great mags and Canadian daily newspapers. I regret I didn’t have it ‘til a few months ago.
Congratulations to everyone who ran for public office in #OntarioElection2022, whether you were successful or not. You are appreciated.
Two of the largest tertiary/quarternary health care networks in Ontario are going live with new Health Information System’s this weekend. This will be a big stress test on the system, staff and the public. Patience, kindness and embracing change will be critical!…
Really enjoyed this segment of @ScopeRounds with @hepatoMD and @ebtapper -Recognize frailty early -Identify and manage overlooked symptoms of cirrhosis Great resource for patients, families, and healthcare professionals▶️ https://t.co/opw0vb8cXT #LiverTwitter #GITwitter…
CDC wants to hear from you! Comment on proposed #HepatitisB screening and testing recommendations by June 3rd to make your voice heard! Visit https://t.co/LuWLPyNz7E (CDC-2022-0044) to view the recommendations and then click on the blue comment button to submit a comment!…
May 19th is National Hepatitis Testing Day! Be sure to visit this link to learn how you can assess your risk for #hepatitis viruses and for testing recommendations: https://t.co/jdAtazuI2E.
#HCPs: CDC updated its #HepatitisB vaccine recommendations. CDC now recommends universal vaccination of adults through age 59 with the #HepB vaccine, as well as adults 60 and older with risk factors for hepatitis B infection. Learn more: https://t.co/aEY5otaiNf #VaccinesWork…
One month until the #WorldHepatitisSummit! Together we can make the elimination of #viralhepatitis a reality! @Hepatitis_ACT, @HepatitisNSW, @hepqld, @hep_sa, @hepvic, @HepatitisWA, @ntahc, @TasCahrd #HepFreeAus Register here: https://t.co/xnwORCLowl
Wondering about the appropriate times to get yourself or your baby vaccinated against #hepatitisB? Check out this handy #vaccine schedule to guide you! Learn all things #hepB vaccine at https://t.co/QAhSTtX45z pic.twitter.com/6HPxAoPjnc
"No One Left Behind." Dr. Jordan Feld encourages the #CLM22 audience to move beyond equity to justice in a population health approach to hepatitis care and elimination. pic.twitter.com/PjG7Al98pZ
We are looking forward to the Canadian Liver Meeting this week. The meeting program offers a forum for presentation and discussion of basic science, translational and clinical aspects of #LiverDisease. May 13 - 15: https://t.co/nNAJFyEqKG @CanLiverMeeting #CLM22…
Despite #hepatitis being rare among children, several cases of severe acute hepatitis have recently been identified at SickKids hospital: https://t.co/4H06v1enWW
Today is the first Canadian Viral Hepatitis Elimination Day! Visit this page by @ActionHepCanada to learn more about strategies for eliminating hepatitis by 2030 🍁⬇️ https://t.co/ZKIslD3IYj
There are 5 main types of hepatitis viruses, with Hepatitis A, B, and C being the most common in the US. Learn more about their important distinctions here: https://t.co/WFjKhHjPVL pic.twitter.com/KQAuEXPn9k
#DYK that while there is no vaccine for #hepatitis D, the HDV virus can only infect individuals that are also infected with HBV. Therefore, the HBV vaccine can confer immunity against both of these viruses! pic.twitter.com/jdCi1c21kz
Progress has stalled on reducing new cases of #HepatitisB. CDC’s updated UNIVERSAL vaccination recommendation for adults 59 and younger helps address this. https://t.co/Nn3Ax6LSQ4 #VaccinesWork pic.twitter.com/LP8deP9QDe
Do you know the signs and symptoms of #HAV? Older children and adults who contract #hepatitisA typically have symptoms, and they can appear abruptly. #HepatitisAwarenessMonth #VaccinesWork #hepA pic.twitter.com/nBzYzANhZZ
#DYK: @cdchep recommends universal testing of ALL adults for #hepatitisC at least once in their lifetime and routine testing of people with ongoing risk factors? #GetTested and learn more at: https://t.co/pMGk8JSMsp pic.twitter.com/YyeeGoVFdE
May is #HepatitisAwarenessMonth. In May 2016, the World Health Assembly adopted it's strategy to eliminate #hepatitis C as a public health threat by 2030. Celebrate this month by getting tested for #HCV, and vaccinated against #HAV and #HBV! pic.twitter.com/ng9yQvRoRw
We're counting down to the first Canadian Viral Hepatitis Elimination Day on May 11! Will you join us? Find the social media toolkit at https://t.co/9iuON3P4rc #CanHepDay #HepCantWait pic.twitter.com/h1XVPbZ7eS
This May, for #HepatitisAwarenessMonth, we will be promoting our latest campaign #justBLoud. Check out out the video overview of the campaign today! (We are always looking for #hepatitisD stories as well, so please share those too!) pic.twitter.com/4T5UawElyI
The hepatitis B vaccine is a safe, effective vaccine that protects against the #hepatitis B virus, one of the world's leading causes of liver cancer. All adults should be vaccinated for #hepB! #AdultHepBVaxDay #VaccinesWork pic.twitter.com/mXASWSuTiN
PARTNERS: #HepatitisA & #HepatitisB can be prevented with safe and effective vaccines. This #NIIW, help us spread the word that this year it’s more important than ever for children to stay on track with routinely recommended vaccinations. Learn more:…
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
✨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…
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
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
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
#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
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
#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…
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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