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Viral Hepatitis
Viral Hepatitis
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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?
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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?
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Cure
and why is screening important for you?
HEPATITIS FACTS
Since virtual care politicking is making the rounds again - re-upping my recent @CMAJ podcast where we look at what appropriate and high quality virtual care looks like. https://t.co/SyJxikbryv https://t.co/fk3xwbjSzA
Register for these upcoming rounds. Such an important topic in liver disease and a fantastic faculty @NnekaUfereMD to teach us all! https://t.co/zjBEEOzyLU
Are you a patient with IBD? Or are you a family member of someone with IBD? Come join me on May 24th, 2023 in Toronto where I give a lecture on the basics of IBD Learn about new treatments, diet, mental health, and how we're working towards a cure! https://t.co/r3HbqIcHj0…
Looks like Toronto Metropolitan University is hiring their future medicine Dean. All the serious academics I’m connected with - this seems like a fantastic opportunity to build something! #MedEd #onhealth @TorontoMet pic.twitter.com/p66M067JzL
Happy International Women's Day! Today, we celebrate the incredible women @UHN who are pushing the needle forward in care, innovation & discovery. Let's continue to support the women trailblazers that are advancing our vision of #AHealthierWorld. #IWD2023 #WomenInSTEM…
*Accredited* SCOPE Rounds: Gastroenterology 2023 March 14, 2023 7:00 - 7:45 PM ET Speaker: Dr. Joseph Murray Finding and Treating Celiac Disease: Now and the Future REGISTER HERE: https://t.co/hubMtAWnlB @guthealthmd @vipuljairath @marshllj @jmosko29 @hepatoMD…
Happy #LiverHealthMonth 😀 Did you know that the liver is the largest internal organ in the human body?! This month and every month we are reminded to take care of this important organ!
Great to see and hopefully this supervised consumption site will provide care for Hepatitis C. https://t.co/L7kxwWgIcf
Millions of Americans have hepatitis C. Many don’t know it. @cdchep recommends all adults get tested for #hepatitisC. Talk to your doctor and #KnowHepC! It could save your life. https://t.co/5ftLTA8HWI pic.twitter.com/PntbuVCmPN
How do you interpret common noninvasive tests? @AASLDtweets #NAFLDsig The linked survey explores how NITs are used to guide patient care Please have a go at the linked survey, takes about 10 mins, and share with colleagues! https://t.co/P6XfKkZou9 pic.twitter.com/95rthH2VZO
It's that time of year again when academic institutions follow the non-evidence based practice of requiring all of their clinicians (or at least MDs) to undertake hours of online modules, so that they may get their re-appointments I'd love to see evidence these modules add…
Great @CMAJ podcast @hepatoMD & Toni Leamon! Well hosted as always @BlairBigham & @Drmojolaomole! Important mythbuster conclusion: when virtual care was delivered in the context of a continuous patient physician relationship, it ED utilization did not…
This week on #CMAJPodcasts, @hepatoMD discusses the association between virtual primary care and ED use during the first year of the #COVID19 pandemic, and Toni Leamon, @CMA_Docs patient voice chair, offers a patient's vision of high-quality virtual care: https://t.co/wNn7x8eykS…
On International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we honour the trailblazing women at @UHN who are dedicated to creating #AHealthierWorld. We also celebrate the contributions of gender-diverse members of our team — and acknowledge that diversity drives research &…
Very happy that @srx_health is participating in the Approach Study, bringing low barrier testing to the Maritime community for STBBIs. Really important work led by Dr. Debbie Kelly. https://t.co/tVFALx0Avb
New antiviral drug can be a game-changer for patients at high risk of complications from #COVID . Read more about the research and how this could be an important addition to our arsenal to fight COVID-19 → https://t.co/xBsscQ1Omd @NEJM pic.twitter.com/M8kixQFDt0
*Accredited* SCOPE Rounds: Gastroenterology 2023 February 14, 2023 7:00 - 7:45 PM ET Speaker: Dr. Kerri Novak Intestinal Ultrasound in IBD REGISTER HERE: https://t.co/Z6swUHRO66 @guthealthmd @vipuljairath @marshllj @jmosko29 @hepatoMD pic.twitter.com/0JW84ufIaC
If you have the @TacoBellCanada app don’t order a Mexican pizza today. It’s not in Canada yet (though it shows as orderable). If you order, you’ll spend 30 minutes with 4 different call centres trying to get a refund 🤦🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️. Shoddy work…
February 4 marks #WorldCancerDay! #HepB and #HepC are the leading causes of most liver cancer cases. With widespread vaccination, better prevention, and early detection, we can protect against liver cancer. #ClosetheCareGap pic.twitter.com/EC8wtW7LFb
A good day to push like on everyone’s successful CIHR funding tweets, but also a day to lament that we don’t fund more scientific discovery work in Canada
Highly recommend, fantastic provincial association where great connections are made and the scientific programming is excellent https://t.co/lUEq3DcyEu
The #hepatitis B vaccine can prevent your baby from getting liver cancer later in life. With closer care, all newborns can access hepatitis B vaccines at birth. pic.twitter.com/DTn39GqvAK
NOT A BILLING CODE @CBCToronto 🤦🏽♂️ https://t.co/BGwLU0nYmY
Please check out our website and join as a member to have unlimited access to hours of high quality, recorded lectures on many #GI, #liver, #endoscopy topics. #MedEd #GITwitter @MondayNightIBD @ASGEendoscopy @CanGastroAssn @guthealthmd @marshllj @vipuljairath @hepatoMD…
Siri, show me an example of a marketing masterclass. Siri: pic.twitter.com/IoKOn3xV3S
Amazing work. On the one hand, this article is mainly about what to do that we aren’t doing. On the other hand, @mayurbrahmania also led work on what not to do that we do too much of: @ChooseWiselyCA. Doing it all is how we move forward. https://t.co/CEXT84U4n6
Here’s a good example of how controlling cost (#biosimilar switch) has knock on effects where a population as a whole benefits. https://t.co/cttcB3pKR5
This is awesome. We need to train more doctors, in more non-downtown settings, and have more than one medical school in this great region. Looking forward to being a partner of the new TMU medical school (somehow)!! #onpoli https://t.co/USvj0UaPvo
Scoping hepatologists - this one is for us…especially the DONT’S!! https://t.co/DleaFrjLpa
Celebrate #YearOfTheRabbit this #LunarNewYear by helping support our Chinese-Canadian community! Make a gift to the Chinese Community Development Fund today! ➜ https://t.co/O3BKHN7zAG 🐇 @UHN @UHNPatientExp #UHNradiothon @frt1430 pic.twitter.com/H8rQDOvnJx
Every 30 seconds, someone loses their life to a #hepatitis related illness. Over 90% of people living with #viralhepatitis do not know! Don't wait! Get tested! #NOhep #HepCantWait pic.twitter.com/sZ0RGg1m9w
Another day, another renowned expert speaking on a very important topic @UofTGastroHep. Dr Christopher Rose, @CASLupdates visiting professor, speaking about the science of hepatic encephalopathy. Full house here. #livertwitter pic.twitter.com/I5OAbKq1Vt
Excellent @ScopeRounds with @juanpabloarab on management of alcohol-associated liver disease: 👉🔎 AH early due to prognosis 👉💊 tx for AUD 👉Focus on integrated care with comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach 👉LT excellent option for selected pts #GITwitter…
Our team at VIRCAN will be @StreetHealthTO this Wednesday, January 18th from 12- 1:30pm offering free rapid Hepatitis C testing. Drop by to get tested! It only takes 5 minutes! 😃
Dinner after a long clinic day pic.twitter.com/auXxA0w3xk
AI in endo will be awesome, but expensive. We already have cheap AI for appointment booking, rescheduling, history taking, data collection, documentation - which 💯 will improve patient experience and provider wellness (?more than ⬆️ADR). I’d socialize AI with these use…
The McMaster University Division of Gastroenterology is hiring! We are looking for an academic gastroenterologist with advanced IBD training to join our dynamic team. https://t.co/KGydBr2JcZ @ontario_gastros @CanGastroAssn @MacDeptMed
This one is going to be good #livertwitter #MedTwitter #alcohol #aald https://t.co/l3L6XTniiS
Airplane travel and tomato juice consumption. A mind boggling positive correlation.
Learn more about what healthcare providers, insurers, policy makers, and public health professionals can do to improve access to lifesaving treatment for everyone. #VitalSigns. https://t.co/qtWX5FquRW pic.twitter.com/vKdXNEhVLZ
Happy New Year 🎆 A friendly reminder that your liver will take care of “detoxing” your body just fine. Please save your 💰 & 🕰️. Do not spend it on “detox” supplements or diets. Choose a healthy life style and trust your liver ❤️ #livertwitter
Touching tweet from my academic family. As they say, family is forever. Happy 2023 everyone! https://t.co/X0eNXtksfh
In Ontario and much of Canada, methadone is expertly dispensed by community pharmacies in collaboration with doctors, NPs, both in structured and non-structured addictions programs. https://t.co/FL9QZ3WD2b
The rate of newly reported chronic #HepatitisB in 2020 was almost 12x higher among Asian and Pacific Islander persons than among non-Hispanic White persons. Visit the Viral #Hepatitis Surveillance Report to see the latest data: https://t.co/TMykXBgWMf pic.twitter.com/Ch5VbJsDa8
It's Universal Health Coverage Day! #UHCDay2022 reminds us that access to affordable medicines in all countries is a key element of #hepatitis elimination. Without equity in access to vaccines, testing and care, we cannot #EndHep. That's just one reason #UHC is so important!…
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/gNVUDD2faf pic.twitter.com/DphZV1JeXY
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 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. ♥️
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…
#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
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
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
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…
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
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
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
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
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!
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
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
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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