
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















Because you can’t go back and edit your tweets I took the liberty of fixing this one for @JAMA_current. I think it’s more accurate. Structural racism is pervasive and to suggest it does not exist means you are part of the problem. pic.twitter.com/QcMGpankCR
Constipation can be a challenge! Join SCOPE Rounds Tuesday March 9 at 1900h EST to learn the latest tips and tricks from world expert Dr. Satish Rao! Now accredited MOC Section 1!! Register here: https://t.co/AFAqLD9fkI @guthealthmd @vipuljairath @ontario_gastros @CanGastroAssn…
Even Ontario’s bizarre and messy vaccine rollout, and the spread of variants, will not stop our Roaring Twenties, by @bruce_arthur https://t.co/KNZXlG1upZ via @TorontoStar #COVID19 #onpoli #vaccination
Have you listened to #HepCast yet? Listen to leading medical professionals, researchers, advocates and people with lived experience of hepatitis discuss ways we can reach elimination! ⬇️ https://t.co/AZzai0Zylw
Most people with chronic #hepC will not show symptoms for up to 2 decades. Even without symptoms, your liver can face severe consequences. #GetTested 💉 https://t.co/TkZI6r423M
A humanistic viewpoint on lockdowns from a family doctor. Worth 4 minutes of your time to read. https://t.co/x5II357EWl
If a journalist for CityNews didn’t know about a vaccine booking website for her mom, in the GTA, the average older adult has no chance. https://t.co/evk7mPtX2S
A Randomized Trial of Albumin Infusions in Hospitalized Patients with Cirrhosis | NEJM - If so many albumin RCTs are negative, why are our blood banks issuing $25 million dollars worth of this stuff in Canada? https://t.co/9OYyMEWGee
Yup, listen to this to understand why the hill we climb is steep. https://t.co/ktJOpFpFR1
I've looked through the Supplementary Materials of the Lancet studies, and they don't break down efficacy into 5 year intervals (that I found). Anyone out there know what the outcomes were in 60 to 64yo? Materially different to 65+? @zchagla @TorontoIDDoc https://t.co/75pSdJEix2
Thanks @fordnation and kudos to my liver team for contributing to this. Amazing admins, nurses, research staff, support staff, docs and most of all patients who are partners in their care. @KevinSmithUHN @umtincka @BDHodges1 https://t.co/wLhlH3qX89
Ontario has some of the best and brightest people anywhere in the world. Congratulations to @KevinSmithUHN and the whole @UHN community on Toronto General being named one of the world's best hospitals! When #TeamOntario works together, there is nothing we can’t achieve.…
We're excited to announce our upcoming #Bengali town hall this Saturday, March 6th 8pm, on understanding #COVID19 vaccines. The event will be featuring distinguished panelists from our local #Bengali community. To register please visit: https://t.co/siGnn62pTl…
Don’t shame @SHAQ for this - give him props for setting an excellent example wearing his CPAP device for a nap. #OSA https://t.co/rDUI9DfKdp
When any advisory panel has been given as much clout as #NACI has, transparency around process is critical. Eg. How are meetings conducted, are recommendations unanimous, what alternative recommendations were considered? This would inspire more confidence not less.…
Listening to @metromorning house doctor about #COVID19Vaccine. Please note, getting sick and getting infected are NOT synonymous.
Trudeau to Biden: https://t.co/kIKt7KHdA5 pic.twitter.com/yl8cI8RZEo
WHY we are so far down the list is important...and helps us if we can use the information to learn and change our tactics. Looking forward to this discussion. 🍿🍿 https://t.co/nOHfCjZjgo
Is anyone keeping track of who IS getting vaccinated in Ontario such that we can see real-time summary demographic stats?
Pretty major wrench in the plans if #AstraZenecaVaccine arrives in the next 1-2 weeks, while Ontario still has huge numbers of those above 65 to vaccinate. https://t.co/DAhlvfC95g
Worth the 5 min read - gives some insight into the decision-making framework by Dr. Kurji (York Region MOH). https://t.co/56H7o67IkW
Merck will help manufacture vaccines for its rival Johnson & Johnson under a deal brokered by the White House https://t.co/CSxyEHZcew via @nytimes #COVID19 #vaccination #GlobalHealth
Important study from @SickKidsNews @uoftmedicine researchers showing deterioration in #mentalhealth for children and adolescents with and without pre-existing psychiatric illness during #COVID19. Social isolation was a strong predictor. https://t.co/cx4QsZujJS @UofTPsych #youth
Amplifying...hoping it eventually reaches someone that can correct the situation. https://t.co/lcnFAQDghj
For anyone looking for the paper, here is the Scotland real world data which showed dramatic benefits to vaccination in older people from both #AstraZeneca and #Pfizer. Hard to reconcile this data with today’s #NACI recommendation. https://t.co/lQwQb55mGU
This month is #pharmacy appreciation month and my @UHN pharmacy colleagues just worked their magic to get a patient who lost his job a compassionate supply of drugs. Pharmacists are key members of the team. Thank you 🙏🏽!!
The NACI recommendation not to use #AstraZenecaVaccine in those 65 and older is hopefully accounted for in provincial rollout plans for vaccination. https://t.co/tAXs3aYDGj
"Check back often" confirms that equity and need due to risk are not prominent considerations. But at least York Region has got up and running on their own, and for that I say kudos. https://t.co/DzDi6KI5qM
A few months of extra waiting for #COVIDVaccination may not seem like much, but it really is for people with anxiety, stress, loneliness, isolation, who are deferring necessary medical care out of fear, that are struggling to pay for rent/food, and need some hope in their lives.
Mississauga residents and those with family in Mississauga: https://t.co/B8CgB2BhKc
If you are eligible for #COVIDVaccination based on the @ONgov provincial framework, and get an appointment at a public health unit that isn't where you reside (but are vaccinating your group), should you be accommodated or turned away?
My 4 yr old’s JK class had a covid case a few months back. The class was sent home. We did our best to ‘isolate’ her - mask, distance, etc. My family is fortunate - we live in a house, she has her own bedroom. We gave up within 24hrs - it was impossible.…
Thinking about the Texas-Arkansas snow plow border recently, this is what’s happening today in Ontario with #COVIDVaccine at Public Health Unit borders. Hope regional equity is restored before the snow melts! pic.twitter.com/E3ybCHOFpl
Really would have expected we weren’t still re-prioritizing groups at this point, as it adds to the uneven rollout and communication confusion. Meanwhile @TOPublicHealth COVID vaccine website still hasn’t been updated since Feb 10. Hoping March brings renewed urgency.…
Most leaders say that being strategic is the most important leadership behavior to their success. But they also say they don't have enough time for it. https://t.co/AZOX8wBHug
I can say this about @Samir_Grover, our @UofTGastro program director - he absolutely would and he has the full support of our faculty and @UofT_GI_Head. And we’ve got receipts! Really important point @DGlaucomflecken . https://t.co/KQB30Mqxr6
#DYK An estimated 224000 children aged 0–2 years are infected with #hepC globally. Recommendations for routine HCV testing among women of childbearing age are non-existent. Learn more about the global prevalence of HCV in women of childbearing age here:…
Viral hepatitis costs people, health systems, states, and the federal government billions of dollars each year. The viral #HepPlan provides the framework for eliminating #ViralHepatitis as a public threat by 2030. https://t.co/bahJcEBZh4 pic.twitter.com/Vv9olMFuvF
Without prenatal screening or infant immunization, up to 40% of infants born to hepatitis B infected mothers will develop chronic hep B. Learn more about the importance of HBV immunization and prenatal screening here: https://t.co/B4jbE7mUnT
#DYK there is a cure for Hepatitis C with a >95% success rate? In Canada, this treatment is covered by the government. Get tested and find out your #HepC status so you can begin treatment! For more information, check out the @CATIEinfo treatment page:…
Many people with #hepatitisB don’t know they are infected with the virus. However, they can still spread it and infect others. Learn about current vaccine options to stop the spread of #hepB: https://t.co/lGmxNK1Ld1 #hepatitis #hepBvaccine pic.twitter.com/3p41m9Tg6I
News: COVID-19 hits viral hepatitis care for vulnerable populations https://t.co/qatEcrsKs7 #viralhepatitis #hepC #hepB #HBV #HCV #livertwitter #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/Gzg2s59E0z
When left untreated, Hepatitis B and C can lead to cirrhosis, liver cancer, and sometimes death. A timely diagnosis allows for a successful treatment so #GetTested! Head over to HCV 411 to find a clinic near you: https://t.co/QJ8ziT7ffS
In case you missed it: Researchers at @UHN have discovered a potential treatment for COVID! Check out this article for more information⬇️ https://t.co/z9tXfKVeHF
#DYK 4000 people die everyday from viral hepatitis or related complications? Despite its global burden, viral hepatitis receives very little attention. With everyone's help, we can save many lives! Here are @WHO's 7 steps to viral hepatitis elimination: https://t.co/MOkHF7l1uD
#HepCast by @NO_hep has a great episode that discusses the importance of breaking down barriers to access Hepatitis C treatment. Barriers include knowledge deficits by healthcare providers, lack of awareness, stigma, and difficulty reaching high-risk groups.
Modelling by @WHO & @imperialcollege warns that — due to COVID-19's impact on services — more than 5m additional children born between 2020-2030 could contract hepatitis B. A million of those children could die as a result. Hepatitis services MUST continue during the…
Interferon shown to speed COVID-19 recovery in @UHN Toronto study https://t.co/RqiGn3vool
A very promising development to treatment #COVID19. @VIRCAN_ca @sarukhan @DrJavierCrespo @JMMartinMoreno https://t.co/2LkIOsLcs4
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
Potential treatment discovered for COVID at UHN! Researchers at the UHN have discovered that a single injection of the medication interferon lambda dramatically knocks down the level of COVID. Read on to learn more ⬇️ (1/5)
Marginalised communities are hit hardest by diseases including viral #hepatitis & #COVID19. They're also the most likely to be underserved by health & information systems. We must work to #LeaveNoOneBehind & ensure a human rights-focused & community-led response…
#DYK HBV vaccination has saved more lives than any vaccine except measles? 💉 "...between 2000 and 2030, we predict that 120 million deaths will be averted by vaccination ... of which 38 million are due to hepatitis B vaccination." Learn more here: https://t.co/IRlbEONpmi
February is #InternationalPrenatalInfectionAwarenessMonth💉 Mia J. Biondi and Dr. Jordan Feld discuss how we can address gaps in the prenatal Hepatitis B screening system and children vaccination policy⬇️ https://t.co/t1WfqgKzlG
Worldwide, only 20% of people living with #hepatitis C and 9% of those with #hepB are aware of their condition. To achieve #NOhep, we must increase diagnosis rates! We want 90% of people living with viral hepatitis to know their status by 2030. pic.twitter.com/rPsRjNB4wR
"As countries continue to tackle the disease burden ... caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, it is critical to ensure that the recent momentum and gains in the response to hepatitis C are not lost." Check out the @WHO Global Progress Report ⬇️🌏 https://t.co/Q64uVDDkLf
New HCV infections are often asymptomatic. When left untreated, #HepatitisC can cause irreversible liver damage. #GetTested 💉 https://t.co/3joLftxihi
Diagnostic tests for #hepatitis B and C must be affordable, feasible and of good quality. Visit the #FindtheMissingMillions Advocacy Resource to learn how to select a test https://t.co/fXNUOJsNDW
More than 40% of people living with chronic hepatitis do not know they are infected! When left untreated, chronic hepatitis C can lead to serious liver damage. Protect yourself and others by getting tested - it only takes 5 minutes! 💉 Learn more here:…
As the COVID vaccine becomes more available, we want to remind you all of another important vaccine - the #HepatitisB vaccine! 💉 #DYK that getting vaccinated against Hepatitis B can also protect you from the Hepatitis D virus? 🤔 Learn more here…
You now only need 5 minutes to tell if someone might be infected with hepatitis C. We even published a study about it! #EliminateHepatitis @JVLazarus @JJFeld @Hep_Alliance 1/6 pic.twitter.com/Ezpqs9BtD9
Making OraQuick quicker! Our new five-minute rule will significantly reduce wait time and link more infected patients to care. Check it out⬇️ https://t.co/9dUqlXqp1i
You're invited to our Health Talk on Healthy Eating During Covid-19. Click on the flyer to download or add a reminder to your calendar, and then join the livestream on Thursday, January 28, 2021. Livestream: https://t.co/30qdrC9zjN pic.twitter.com/QQGoZej98s
It's time to kick this bad habit! 🚭 Take a look at this article by the American Lung Association. It provides useful tools and tips to help you quit smoking. #NonSmokingWeek https://t.co/6sodYFZr6q
This week is National #NonSmokingWeek. If you are currently suffering from chronic hepatitis, smoking can dramatically increase your chance of getting liver cancer. Check out this article by @HepBFoundation to learn more ⬇️ https://t.co/qDFtChgTPi
"The pandemic has had an impact on all stages of the HCV care cascade and has reduced access to essential medical services among priority populations..." https://t.co/PtucmCIfW7 https://t.co/netMBZ5TRR
#DYK that you can prevent a Hepatitis A infection even after you have been exposed? Just talk to your doctor about getting vaccinated within 2 weeks of exposure! https://t.co/WVSZN0EYJa
Despite the setbacks from COVID-19, there have been many notable achievements in hepatitis #elimination during 2020! Take a look ⬇️ https://t.co/RLIPV2iFZS
Learn more about CDC’s Division of Viral #Hepatitis (DVH) 2025 Strategic Plan in this @HepVu interview with Dr. Carolyn Wester ⬇️ https://t.co/Ma8ZWRWayE
Don't wait until it's too late - #GetTested for Hepatitis B and C! 💉 https://t.co/wZFmlzCp9p
We want to hear from you! What do you plan to do in 2021 to help eliminate viral hepatitis as a public health threat? pic.twitter.com/zND0Ae2g9R
You too can help to #eliminate viral hepatitis! We have provided 3 simple ways you can ensure that you are doing your part in the fight against viral hepatitis. Every bit helps! Let us know how you have helped in the fight against viral hepatitis⬇️ pic.twitter.com/1QZUtygIgW
#Throwback to our testing events! One of the biggest setbacks in reaching global elimination is the lack of testing. Before COVID, our team would set-up booths to offer free testing! Let us know what you and your team have done this year to help eliminate viral hepatitis! 💭…
Last #WorldHepatitisDay, VIRCAN went around Toronto handing out face masks and raising awareness for #ViralHepatitis. If you got one of our face masks, send us a selfie of you wearing it to show your support for #globalelimination! 😷 pic.twitter.com/Bq1wcNpPe6
Diagnostic tests for #hepatitis B and C must be affordable, feasible and of good quality. Visit the #FindtheMissingMillions Advocacy Resource to learn how to select a test - https://t.co/oyisKh0T4g
In 2020, we worked hard to do our part in eliminating hepatitis and a big part of what we do is research! Here are some of our publications from last year. (1/4)
Guidance for elimination of HCV in Canada can be found in two reports which are widely useful. This one is about a range of blood-borne infections: https://t.co/rMt3qq6ehv and this specific to #HCV https://t.co/1gav0Pp8IH #NOhep https://t.co/g4AaJtXoOA
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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