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
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…
Join SCOPE Rounds on Tuesday July 27th at 1900h ET for an up-to-date review of the management of variceal bleeding. A common but still challenging clinical scenario! Register here: https://t.co/ZtwrfmHWbu @guthealthmd @vipuljairath @hepatoMD @marysanner @ScopeRounds…
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?
A remarkable document worth reading (or scanning tables) if you have kids in Ontario schools. Right now, it seems Ontario would be Low #SARSCoV2 Risk. The fact there isn’t a No Risk column means school will never be the same again ☹️. https://t.co/YBxjkRkmTO
This is good advice on how to live life for #medtwitter. https://t.co/n4IqRDAmI0
Ontario’s doctors call for all health-care workers to have COVID-19 vaccination. #onhealth https://t.co/eLeuaATnhN pic.twitter.com/HdWOMZTBB0
Responsible statement putting public interests first after appropriate consultation by @OntariosDoctors @AdamKassamMD. https://t.co/oBhb0keRZU
Thinking about #virtualcare #digitalhealth this morning - thought I would Re-Up this thread from May. https://t.co/AVtDZR8qQH
The future of medicine keeps getting brighter #medtwitter https://t.co/vdIdzUARxg
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
Last chance for democracy at CMA | Canadian Healthcare Network https://t.co/VXw8J93dWC
Hey #LiverTwitter take note. Free registration for this upcoming talk by Dr Mark Thursz @MarkThursz. I think he will probably talk about STOPAH…everyone’s favourite study to dissect. Hope to see you there. https://t.co/y6YdxbpFiU
#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.
Despite the opening of barbershops and salons, I am serving notice that I will continue to give myself haircuts for the foreseeable future.
@OntariosDoctors are pleased with vaccination progress and optimistic about summer. #Onhealth https://t.co/jOo9u5iPkW pic.twitter.com/exaUIuAnu7
#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
@hepatoMD @DrToddLee @dunbar37 @SurainBRoberts @AutoImmuneLiver @Dr_ChrisSimpson @davidkaplanmd @DrFahadRazak @ebtapper Pretty much all admissions go to GIM. No pre-transplant units. I think liver disease is just really bad disease that affects many younger people and needs…
Excellent study that confirms career-long clinical observations. A definite opportunity to take a QI/QA, evidence-informed approach to improve. Opportunity for connected care, regional networks + central oversight. @shiranisaacksz @Dr_ChrisSimpson @davidkaplanmd…
To Ontario doctors and other interested stakeholders, please read and provide feedback on the @cpso_ca proposed social media policy. Frame it this way - would we have seen the same amount of positive MD advocacy during the pandemic had this been in…
Last day of school in Toronto. Big shout out to the @tdsb teachers who have given it their all and helped keep our kids focused on the future, amidst very difficult circumstances. Thank you!
Surely this one won’t be surpassed as the best match of the tournament. What a game. #EURO2020 #FRASUI
That’s pretty amazing. Time to start peeling back the healthcare system policies (ie. hospital visitors, pre-procedure swabs, etc) that were enacted when there was very high community prevalence and no protection. https://t.co/tXcKT0SAq8
My kids are currently on their 3rd episode of the Floor is Lava this morning 🤣🤣 https://t.co/KfOuZg5dRJ
Step aside @djkhaled there is a new hype man in town. https://t.co/wymivlVflV
Only one letter away from hePatology…getting closer @DGlaucomflecken. https://t.co/kyiMeZt07v
Signed by an organization, not by a person; says it all. https://t.co/JJ2pb1gVlI
I think we would all have more trust and confidence in our government if the Minister acknowledged that they made a strategic mistake and should have had a central booking system. https://t.co/vo3Jx5hxWx
This doc is an examplar. Thank you Dr Goyal. https://t.co/sUfYmKbnag
#DYK #HepC often has no symptoms until serious liver damage has occurred? @CDCgov recommends all adults get tested at least once. #KnowHepC #HepCantWait We want to hear from you - have you ever been tested for Hepatitis C? Let us know in the poll!👇
For any #HepC #hepatitisC treaters, advocates, #livertwitter, here are the new chronicity criteria for HCV in Ontario (for public reimbursement). Will start June 30. @CASLupdates @LiverToronto @CdnLiverFdtn @LiverNurseCA @ActionHepCanada https://t.co/E866EC3tvI
HUGE THANKS to my colleagues in the Ministry of Health who were open minded to a suggestion to revise the LU criteria for #HepatitisC around chronicity and worked together with clinicians to make it happen FOR ALL ONTARIANS. @celliottability @HeAngus https://t.co/hPztXmrzgQ…
The medical profession isn’t taking care of doctors. Fantastic deep dive on how regulatory agencies treat mental health disclosures by @juliaoftoronto. https://t.co/Iq4EpeSWLH via @voxdotcom @juliaoftoronto
Even the most effective seat belts are not absolutely perfect. Even the most effective condoms are not absolutely perfect. Even the most effective bicycle helmets are not absolutely perfect. ...I could go on, but this is not a helpful way to message public health measures.…
1. Whatever the work is, do it well—not for the boss but for yourself. 2. You make the job; it doesn’t make you. 3. Your real life is with us, your family. 4. You are not the work you do; you are the person you are. https://t.co/SlgaKMdysT
#HepA and #HepB can be prevented with safe, effective #vaccines. For #PrideMonth, learn why gay and bisexual men should get vaccinated: https://t.co/i1XZS1vpgW pic.twitter.com/KDKaMibB0g
By eliminating viral #hepatitis by 2030, we will be preventing 36 million infections and 10 million deaths. We think we CAN eliminate this global killer. RT if you agree. #NOhep pic.twitter.com/pzd4oCg71H
Last week our team hopped on the #LoveBus to offer #COVID vaccines, #HepatitisC testing, hygiene kits, and #HarmReduction supplies at Trinity Bellwoods. Thank you to everyone who helped out and got tested/vaccinated!💉 #HepCantWait @CAMHnews @PQWCHC @TOPublicHealth…
⚠️ Call for Patient/Clinician Input ⚠️ CADTH is requesting input on trientine hydrochloride (#Waymade-Trientine) for Wilson's Disease. Submit input by July 23, 2021 https://t.co/SrbnQTNYd2 pic.twitter.com/CvPZUObfr0
Why not just start the day by saying we will have XYZ criteria in place until 11AM, and then open it up after 11AM? This way of doing things is irrational, inconvenient, and doesn't help people who really need vaccine, find vaccine. #COVIDVaccination pic.twitter.com/TBVMs61p2K
Moral of the story is if you have the opportunity to trade for Kyle Lowry you do it. #PHIvsATL
#DYK between 15 - 25% of those living with chronic #hepB develop serious liver diseases such as cirrhosis or liver cancer? No need to panic! There is a safe and effective vaccine to help prevent hepatitis B. Learn more here: https://t.co/EkSb4ycM5Y
The International Liver Congress will be taking place from June 23 - 26 - only one week from today! If you are attending, make sure to look out for the 2 posters we will be presenting. @EASLnews #ILC2021 pic.twitter.com/lESez7Jg6p
June is #PrideMonth and #MensHealthMonth. Gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (MSM) have a higher chance of getting #viralhepatitis. @CDCgov encourages all MSM to get vaccinated against #HepA and #HepB and to get tested for #HepB and #HepC.…
Thank you to everyone who attended our forum last week - we hope you enjoyed it as much as we did! Please look out for our e-mail with the recording and additional resources. 😊
We will be testing at CAMH 3 times this week from 9AM - 4PM. Make sure to get tested for #HepatitisC while you get your second dose💉 pic.twitter.com/sssNjq8r9b
We are currently testing for #HepatitisC at @goodshepherd_to until 1pm today! The CDC recommends all adults get tested for #HCV at least once so make sure to drop-by and get #tested. 💉
#DYK: @CDCgov recommends all adults get tested for #hepatitis C. Most people living with #hepC don’t know it. Remind the men you know and love to ask their healthcare provider for #hepatitisC testing. Explore here: https://t.co/nAaJjSemuF #MensHealthMonth…
#CallYourDoctor to learn more about the #HepatitisA and #HepatitisB vaccine! #GetVaccinated 💉 https://t.co/IlHZNOlxFk
"Despite the existence of vaccines for hepatitis A and B, and curative treatments for hepatitis C, the global burden of viral hepatitis continues to grow." In this article, Shannon Elliot highlights important topics from #CLM21 - take a look! ⬇️ https://t.co/prm1UABPBQ
VIRCAN Spring Forum starts this morning at 11 - hope to see you there! https://t.co/UAzyZCf1xX
On May 18 we launched a #HCV testing initiative with the COVID -19 vaccination clinic at CAMH. We would love to share our experience with you at our forum on June 2. If you haven't registered yet, click the link below to sign-up! ⬇️ https://t.co/I4qoAjc4co…
Hepatitis C prevalence is increasing, not decreasing. The #COVID19 pandemic has made this worse. We will need a renewed focus on prevention, screening and treatment. Stay tuned as @VIRCAN_ca will be launching a primary care toolkit for this soon! https://t.co/cYwnL7z1zr
SHOCKING FACT❗ #DYK? Globally, only about 10% of people living with viral #hepatitis are receiving life-saving medication. We have a CURE for hepatitis C and TREATMENT for hepatitis B - we need to USE them. RT and share this tweet to raise awareness for #NOhep…
Acute #hepC rates ⬆️ 63% from 2015-2019, and increased most among people age 20-39. Check out the new Viral #Hepatitis Surveillance Report for more: https://t.co/B680ttnfxO pic.twitter.com/1J6ry1Gx4K
CAMH will be taking first dose walk-ins for those residing in an 'M' postal code today. We will be there offering free, rapid #HepatitisC testing as well💉 Come get screened for HCV during your 15 minute observation period!
Will we see you on June 2? Register for our forum on June 2 11 - 12 EST ⬇️ https://t.co/7cMM93Lvgx
DYK #HepatitisC can be cured in 8 - 12 weeks? This reduces the risk of liver cancer by 75%! Speak to your doctor about getting tested for #HCV - it could save your life! Learn more here: https://t.co/ISs6tGTSWo
Have you registered for our forum? Sign-up today! We can't wait to share with you our new outreach initiative at our spring forum on June 2 11 - 12 EST! 🤗 https://t.co/7cMM93Lvgx
Over 100,000 people in Ontario are living with #HepatitisC - find out what Ontario plans on doing to eliminate Hep C ⬇️ https://t.co/DURTCsZjw2
It's the last week of #HepatitisAwarenessMonth - join us to help raise awareness! 🤗 https://t.co/yB0rxCOpx0
@JustinTrudeau @PattyHajdu hoping we can follow in the footsteps of the US to do the same - but we will need strong leadership from our politicians to do so! @ActionHepCanada @VIRCAN_ca https://t.co/5MQyiyTsKi
#Hepatitis B and C accounts for more than 1.3 millions deaths per year. Despite its global burden, a high proportion of people living with HBV and HCV do not know they are infected. Speak to your doctor about getting tested/vaccinated. 💉 #HepatitisAwarenessMonth
Are you considering getting tested for #viralhepatitis? 💉 Here are just a few reasons why you should definitely speak to your doctor about getting tested! #EliminateHepatitis #HepatitisTestingDay pic.twitter.com/2eNBPCHtAE
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!
Learn about the ABCs of #viralhepatitis and find out if you should get tested! ➡️ https://t.co/MYFSEsENt2 Also, make sure to encourage your friends and family to get tested if they haven't - #elimination requires all hands on deck! #HepatitisTestingDay 💉
DYK two-thirds of Americans with #hepB are unaware they have it & only testing can determine if someone is living with hep B? Unsure if you should get tested? View @cdchep free #KnowHepB resources: https://t.co/Hal7E2DQtP #HepatitisAwareness #HBV #livercancer #liverdisease…
Four in 10 people with #hepatitisC virus don’t know they have it. Hepatitis Testing Day is an opportunity to help eliminate #hepatitis in all its forms by encouraging testing. Learn how @cdchep continues to work towards a world free from viral #hepatitis.…
Happy #HepatitisTestingDay! Back in January, we published a study that revealed it only takes 5 minutes to tell if someone is infected with Hepatitis C. Reducing the read-time increases patient follow-up & speeds up screening times. 💉 Learn more here:…
Tomorrow is #HepatitisTestingDay - if you plan on getting tested, check out this fact sheet by @cdchep on what you can expect. ⬇️ https://t.co/2UwjpKjHT2 pic.twitter.com/bKaLdMoUw4
Many people with #hepB and #hepC have no symptoms and do not know they are infected. The CDC recommends all adults get tested for #viralhepatitis. Talk to your doctor today about getting tested - it could save your life. 💉 pic.twitter.com/NDmTznOsPh
DYK only 5 provinces in Canada immunize adolescents for #hepB? This has contributed to the rise in #HBV cases in children under 12. We must do more to help protect children from vaccine-preventable diseases. Learn more: https://t.co/1lzRMXbx8J
"We need to speak up to prevent mother-to-child transmission and raise our voices to make it clear that this is a women's health, maternal health, and children's health issue." #NationalWomensHealthWeek https://t.co/1sNU7RoOC2
Nurses play an important role in the identification and treatment of #hepatitis. This #NationalNursingWeek, we are grateful for all their hard work on the elimination of #viralhepatitis and beyond. Thank you nurses. ♥️ pic.twitter.com/iTzcjNvcMu
All #CLM21 session recordings will be available for up to 3 months on the virtual platform. Simply click into the session you would like to watch and click 'Play' in the right-hand menu bar. @CASLupdates @LiverNurseCA @canhepc @AASLDtweets #livermeeting…
#HCPs : Help your patients learn about #viralhepatitis! Find @cdchep's free resources here⬇️ https://t.co/55yiEbHoRK
DYK there are educational resources available about #hepB for African community members & health care workers? Register now for @HepBUnited’s webinar to learn more: #HepatitisAwarenessMonth #hepaware #hepatitis #HBV #livercancer #NOhep #livercancer https://t.co/Lku402qdrD…
#KnowTheFacts so you can help #StopTheSpread! #HepatitisAwarenessMonth Learn more about #HBV and #HCV here: https://t.co/dvUYU8YKqZ pic.twitter.com/GjkwYBhpVi
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
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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