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
#Vaccinating today. Most of the people want Pfizer, not Moderna. Hesitant when they hear its Moderna. We understand their concerns and educate. No one has left without getting it. But imagine how bad the public messaging is to create #hesitancy in a ~100% effective vaccine.
[ON] 18+ TORONTO (M) HOTSPOT postals LIVE or WORK: walk-in clinic NOW at REXDALE Community Hub 🚨 NO OHIP REQUIRED! 🚨 📍 21 Panorama Ct 🌠Priority given to M9R M9V M9W #COVID19ON #vhcON pic.twitter.com/m0JBaMjOXw
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
Vaccine clinic today at Rexdale Community Hub, 15-21 Panorama Court. 10AM-7PM. Preferred access for surrounding postal codes but open to all hotspot M postal codes. See below. First doses only. And - you might meet me!! (Moderna) #COVID19Vaccination @VaxHuntersCan…
It’s that time of year where the 4yr old yanks open the curtain at bedtime and declares, “Look daddy, it’s still dayyyytttimmmmmeeee!!”
We should not be hearing about a youth vaccination plan and go-live date BEFORE a plan to fully vaccinate older adults and others at-risk of severe COVID. The goal of vaccination remains: 1) to save lives, then 2) open society. #2nddose #COVID19Vaccination…
Just got my UpToDate renewal offer of $57USD/month. Made me think of that time I was asked to write a section, but would be paid $0 (in-kind payment of a free subscription).
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
We have heard from the virus, vaccine and VITT/thrombosis experts - but on the issue of point estimates of risk for #AZ #vaccine, I would like to know how experts who study population-level SAE interpret the published data. Anyone know who they are and what they are saying?
I’ll be very interested to know the rationale to pause and the conditions that need to be met to restart. Not necessarily because I want to see #AZ given again, but because a framework for this kind of decision-making should be transparently communicated.…
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…
This can be implemented in Ontario. It’s an important part of pandemic recovery. FYI @IrfanDhalla https://t.co/b2AGbGl4LH
@OntariosDoctors grateful for Ontario’s nurses. https://t.co/fJQ2QlZCSC #NationalNursesWeek #NursesWeek #onhealth pic.twitter.com/mobqvr17C1
An important new trend in health care delivery: health tech companies are investing so heavily in care "teams'' of specialists, coaches, and therapists. By @erbrod https://t.co/cbx6jfgcnB via @statnews
This is my #iMessage relationship with my 8yr old daughter right now. pic.twitter.com/S6PwZbK20X
#HCPs : Help your patients learn about #viralhepatitis! Find @cdchep's free resources here⬇️ https://t.co/55yiEbHoRK
A week to extend my appreciation to the amazing nurses in Ontario and beyond doesn’t seem like long enough. 🙏🏽 https://t.co/WoVAhr8qRU
Happy #NursingWeek2021! We express our deepest appreciation for our nursing colleagues at @UHN and beyond. You are all second to none. Acting as the glue that connects patients and families – combining evidence, care, strength and compassion. https://t.co/ZNeqY6MfRl
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…
HALLELUJAH!! Not fully protecting healthcare workers was an unforgivable offence, glad to see it fixed. Now to all my colleagues across Ontario - GET VACCINATED! https://t.co/Pn0RGnR6T2
#GIFellows what parts of your daily/weekly conferences do you find helpful? Unique? What is something you think other programs should try? Looking for suggestions! @LizzieAbyMD @doctornikkid @bilalasifMD @mqkMD @TrieuMD @joshsteinbergMD @LaurenFeldMD @TypicallySilent @DrMohdZein
As everyone in healthcare knows, most GTA clinics are #vaccinating anyone who’s over 18 (not just hotspot postal codes) to avoid wasting doses. Wouldn’t it be better to expand eligibility for 2nd dose to older adults, and all healthcare workers instead? #covid #onpoli…
Honestly this couldn’t be more perfect. #GITwitter @DGlaucomflecken https://t.co/QGDAlDXmBJ
Great news! But the endpoint is #FullyVaccinated. And for that we have a long ways to go still (and hard decisions still to make). Keep the foot on the gas 🇨🇦! https://t.co/nFOoQUlwMn pic.twitter.com/WI6kgay13a
You couldn’t be blamed for almost missing this news 🤦🏽♂️🤷🏽♂️ https://t.co/hHJ4UqfPfI
The most direct way to figure out what's valued in a culture isn’t to listen to what people say is important. It's to pay attention to who gets rewarded and promoted into leadership roles. Groups elevate people who represent their principles and advance their goals.
@andy_utoronto @jkwan_md @hepatoMD I did in fact remember! It really did take this long, just got the data today. It's only grouped by age, not other criteria unfortunately. I think I asked for the wrong things to get that. Happy to send anyone the raw data if they want.…
This is big news, and hopefully will be followed by more at-risk groups being able to access 2nd vaccine doses per manufacturer recommendations. #onpoli https://t.co/zQwJZTk3mk
UHN is looking for Registered Nurses, Registered Practical Nurses, Respiratory Therapists, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Social Workers on a temporary basis to help us get through Wave 3 of the #COVID19 pandemic. More details → https://t.co/3Ltkw0rfYr…
#KnowTheFacts so you can help #StopTheSpread! #HepatitisAwarenessMonth Learn more about #HBV and #HCV here: https://t.co/dvUYU8YKqZ pic.twitter.com/GjkwYBhpVi
PH should provide practical, understandable, and actionable advice to Canadians’ questions even when there is uncertainty. That’s what it means to be trusted. https://t.co/wYXAA3WhsL
Reminder: Thousands of frontline healthcare workers and first responders looking after #covid patients in Ontario are still ineligible to be fully vaccinated and fully protected.
Great resource here. By retweeting I am trying to obtain favour with Dr Kaplan - maybe liver disease soon?? 😎 https://t.co/v8VgwED3SD
Yesterday at #CLM21 I gave a talk on #telemedicine #virtualcare #digitalhealth which ironically got cut short by a technical issue. Here are a few highlights. Here is a ten tweet thread for your scrolling pleasure. #tweetorial #livertwitter pic.twitter.com/5pSBPIPUpy
Another great talk at #CLM21 by Oren Fix. The COVID-19 pandemic has created additional challenges that will slow global progress towards elimination - but we look forward to the work ahead! pic.twitter.com/NyvYzm4uWU
Great presentation at #CLM21 by @Julius__Wilder - highlighting the need to put on our #healthequity lens when we are eliminating #viralhepatitis. pic.twitter.com/bjlIP7gK1F
April 30 was National Adult Hepatitis B Vaccination Awareness Day! The increase in unsafe injection drug use is fueling a rise in new cases of acute hepatitis B. It is time for a policy shift that addresses the low adult #HBV vaccine rates. Learn more: https://t.co/VFNWVyLPrD
Special thanks to our #CLM21 Community Partners @ActionHepCanada @PBC_Canada @CATIEinfo @GlobalHep @HepBFoundation @PSCPartnersCa @VIRCAN_ca & @Hep_Alliance. #liver #livermeeting #hbv #hcv #nash #hcc #viralhepatitiselimination @CASLupdates @AASLDtweets @canhepc…
We had a great time at #CLM21! We are already looking forward to everyone’s great work for next year. Let’s continue to move the dial on #elimination. @CanLiverMeeting @CASLupdates @LiverNurseCA Slide by: Mel Krajden pic.twitter.com/7biZP7zykS
Did you know that good hand hygiene plays an important role in stopping the spread of #HepatitisA? #WorldHandHygieneDay Learn more from @cdchep: https://t.co/v8wVKFVTmX
As a part of the #FindTheMissingMillions campaign @FundHepa was able to test thousands of people in Mexico for #hepatitis C and reach them with potentially life-saving information. Read their case study to learn how they did it: https://t.co/BYbDPd3Bo0 pic.twitter.com/PJimIRpiLz
Great resources to help raise awareness👇 #HepatitisAwarenessMonth https://t.co/LBAba3HsgZ
May is #HepatitisAwarenessMonth! The World Health Organization has set a goal to eliminate viral hepatitis as a major public health threat by 2030. You can help reach this goal by raising awareness all month long and encouraging others to get #tested and #vaccinated. 💉
Look out for our virtual booth at the #CLM21 taking place on May 2- 5, 2021. We will be presenting 5 different posters! #liver #livermeeting Click the link below to register - you don't want to miss out! https://t.co/svJ0MlZPUL
For #WorldImmunizationWeek, we encourage you to check out this article that supports adopting birth dose #HBV vaccination in Ontario (among other preventative measures) to ensure that HBV transmission is minimized in the province. https://t.co/B4jbE7mUnT
Last week we wrapped up our virtual workshop where we discussed the role of NPS in #HepatitisC elimination. Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make the event a success! We hope you enjoyed it as much as we did😊
Unlike hepatitis B, there is no vaccine to protect you from hepatitis C. You can lower your change of getting infected by not sharing personal care items, using a condom, and by getting #tested. 💉 Learn more about viral hepatitis on our website: https://t.co/E4FBXCcyON…
Our first session of the #NPS Workshop went great! Thank you to everyone who joined. Just a reminder that the second session will be tonight @ 7pm! See you there😄 pic.twitter.com/6SOTf5ZaCB
Here is a great opportunity to get involved and help raise awareness for #viralhepatitis! https://t.co/sJEpdqJcFS
Yesterday was #WorldLiverDay! This article by @CNBC debunks some common myths about #viralhepatitis and offers advice on how to keep your liver healthy. Check it out ⬇️ https://t.co/oKUGaExa0e pic.twitter.com/kIv6pKaBNI
Want to know more about what it's like to live with #HepB? Check out this fact sheet by the CDC ⬇️ https://t.co/22DHweZgWl
#DYK that most people living with #hepatitisB are unaware of their infection? If symptoms occur, they typically appear within 3 months of exposure. Though there is no cure, you can protect yourself by getting #vaccinated! 💉 Learn more here: https://t.co/EkSb4xVbeq
Dr. Thomas Tu was 14 when he was diagnosed with #hepB - he longed for a community that made him feel less alone. So, he created #HepBCommunity. Hep B Community is a global forum designed to connect hep B patients with each other and with experts! https://t.co/wf9GrjPYcH
Meet Elizabeth Lee! The other co-host for tomorrow's #NP Workshop. Her focus is on the management of patients with advanced liver disease. Elizabeth works on developing quality improvement initiatives aimed at optimizing clinical management in this patient population.…
Meet Mia Biondi! She will be one of the co-hosts at tomorrow's #NP Workshop. Her research focuses on increasing #hepatitis B, C, and HIV screening and treatment through alternative diagnostic and system approaches. pic.twitter.com/eaWBNsHop3
📢Calling all NPS Workshop Participants! Friendly reminder for anyone who registered for the #NPS in #hepC elimination workshop that our first session will be tomorrow (April 14) at 7PM. We are so excited to virtually meet all of you! 😄 pic.twitter.com/Wm2GEjWV9X
Thank you to everyone who registered! We have been overwhelmed with interest and have reached max registration capacity as we want to keep our workshop interactive. But, our waiting list is open! Please sign up through this registration link (https://t.co/THi2f03r6M).…
"Without preventive measures, 90% of babies born to hepatitis B positive mothers develop a chronic hepatitis B infection." Testing all pregnant women and vaccinating all newborns can significantly lower the rate of transmission! 💉🤰 Learn more…
Agreed! One way we can tackle discrimination is through primary care–led HCV treatment programs. #WorldHealthDay2021 🌎 Check out this recent study to learn more about the barriers to HCV treatment: https://t.co/fj54mbObPf https://t.co/kfII5tgVg6
Happy #WorldHealthDay! 🌍 Roughly 325 million people currently live with #viralhepatitis. According to @WHO, we can reach global elimination by 2030 through vaccines, education, and increased testing & treatment. Take a look at WHO’s 7 step plan…
April is Organ Donation Awareness Month. This #MMWR provides guidance on organ transplantation from donors infected with #Hepatitis C and #Hepatitis B. Learn more: https://t.co/1NYZuwtdoh pic.twitter.com/C8VMfdFJKh
Throwback to six months ago when Harvey J. Alter, Michael Houghton and Charles M. Rice received #NobelPrize for their groundbreaking discovery of #hepatitisC, which has allowed for the development of life-changing curative therapies and saved so many lives! #NOhep…
#DYK that gay and bisexual men have a high prevalence of #HepatitisB? @cdchep recommends all gay and bisexual men get vaccinated against #HepB and #HepA. Learn more here⬇️ https://t.co/SgT8gHmDA9
Prevention, detection, and treatment would not be possible without the hard work of primary care providers and nurses! Thank you❤️ https://t.co/JiS955zJyu
Calling all #NursePractitioners! As nurse practitioners continue to push boundaries and create impact, join us to learn how we can build back better our viral hepatitis care in the midst of the pandemic. Space is limited. Registration here: https://t.co/fBPofLYQw1…
#DYK HBV vaccination within 24 hours of birth, with 2 additional doses in infancy, has proven to be 90% effective in preventing transmission? Learn more about the importance of HBV immunization and prenatal screening here: https://t.co/B4jbE7mUnT
SAVE THE DATE 📣 📆, We are running a special 2 part workshop for all #nursepractitioners to learn about the role of NPs in #hepatitisC elimination in Ontario. Registration opens on Friday! pic.twitter.com/bcKrZnWMPE
7% of people living with TB also live with #hepatitis C. On #WorldTBDay we say: #ItsTime to tackle the epidemics of TB and hepatitis together. By better integrating our efforts we can achieve a more efficient, sustainable and impactful response to both diseases. #EndTB…
Rick Starr was one of the 75% of individuals who could not clear Hepatitis C on his own, and eventually developed chronic hepatitis. After a tough treatment journey, Rick now lives a #HepFree life! You can read about Rick’s battle with #HepC here…
#HepStories Since switching her focus from #HIV to #hepatitisC in the late ’90s, Taylor has worked relentlessly to cure the liver virus among individuals often considered to be some of the toughest to treat https://t.co/E1Sj4J1eR8
This is the news we love to see! Increased screening, treatment, and awareness programs will play a pivotal role in eliminating #viralhepatitis as a major public health threat by 2030. https://t.co/PvV3sVGVHe
Left untreated, hepatitis C can lead to serious liver problems, including liver cancer. @cdchep now recommends all adults get tested for #hepatitisC. 💉 Talk to your doctor. It could save your life. #KnowHepC https://t.co/ckCCkCPPoZ
If you have a few minutes today, read this excellent study led by @Zoe_von on #HepatitisC management in Primary Care. Key to success: engage patients in the setting of primary care using an equity lens. https://t.co/xVlM1onVdM @AndrewDPinto @upstreamlab
Hepatitis elimination is not only lifesaving, it is also cost-effective! Visit https://t.co/PfVhMnDYOm to find out more. pic.twitter.com/MFiAbwPKfx
Many factors can stand in the way of a #healthydiet, especially during quarantine. But, a well-balanced diet is important for a healthy & happy liver! Here are some tips + advice from @WHO on how to stay healthy during quarantine. #NutritionMonth https://t.co/HKKB88DUYC
#DYK Babies born to a mother with hep B have a > 90% chance of developing chronic hep B if they are not properly treated at birth? This #InternationalWomensMonth, let’s advocate for universal prenatal #hepB screening and "birth dose" vaccines (the first dose of the HBV…
#Hepatitis B and C account for > 1.3 million deaths per year. Despite its global burden, a high proportion of people living with HBV and HCV do not know they are infected. Talk to your doctor about testing or visit HCV 411 to find a clinic near you.…
A lack of access to testing is a major barrier to viral #hepatitis diagnosis. Civil society and the affected community can help national governments and health institutions make testing more readily available – find out how: https://t.co/osqPot1Sgh #FindTheMissingMillions…
COVID-19 has added additional challenges that will slow progress towards the global elimination of #viralhepatitis as a major public health threat. We recently published an article that discusses the remaining challenges in HCV elimination ⬇️ https://t.co/mINx02NAwG
#DYK that March is #NationalNutritionMonth? There is no strict diet for patients with #viralhepatitis, but we urge you to maintain a well-balanced diet. Take a look at Canada’s Guide to Healthy Eating for some ideas on what foods you should be eating!…
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
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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