Canadians born between 1945 and 1975 — essentially the baby-boom generation — should be tested for the potentially liver-destroying virus hepatitis C, a new set of guidelines recommends. Visit Global News for more information.Read More

Liver specialists are now urging a blood test for all Canadians born between 1945 and 1975 to screen for the hepatitis C virus.  To learn more, visit www.ctvnews.ca.Read More

Over 250,000 Canadians believed to be infected but many unaware they have blood-borne virus. Find out more by visiting www.cbc.ca.Read More

The Ontario government has announced it will now fund treatment for all patients with the disease. Prior to the changes made last week to the Ontario Drug Benefit program, only patients in the late stages of the disease could be approved. To read the full article and learn more about new changes regarding the availability...Read More

As of February 28, 2018, all eligible ODB recipients will have greater access to treatment, regardless of the severity of disease (fibrosis level), to achieve a cure and improve their quality of life. Patients with chronic hepatitis C will no longer have to wait for their disease to progress before starting treatment. ODB has expanded...Read More

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  The Liver Care Canada app makes it easy to record your symptoms, lab reports, moods, medications, and more, as you take control of your liver condition. Choose what you want to track to build your own personal health summary “My Storylines”. Learn more about your health, and share more – safely and securely –...Read More

This news article originally appeared on tbnewswatch.com.   THUNDER BAY – It’s World Hepatitis Day and to kick it off, a new clinic in Thunder Bay is celebrating its grand opening. Liver Care Northwest opened its doors at the Health Services Building on Oliver Road in May 2016. The clinic follows the lead of parent...Read More

Infectious Disease Specialist Dr. Neil Rau talks about the cost of treating a hepatitis C patient with drugs rather than a liver transplant. To read the full article, visit www.ctvnews.ca.Read More

Dr. Paul Marotta speaks about the benefits of stopping the need for liver transplants for hepatitis C.Read More