The Hepatitis C Care Clinic, which is part of the Addiction Services program, opened in 2011 and provides testing, treatment, case management, counselling and support.
Niagara Health is hosting a community event in St. Catharines to mark World Hepatitis Day.
The event will be held at Montebello Park on Friday, July 26 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will include education about the services offered by Niagara Health’s Hepatitis C Care Clinic, other resources for hepatitis C, liver health, addiction and mental health services in the region, private testing and more. The event will also feature a community health and social services fair, with a wide variety of community organizations and programs represented.
Our annual World Hepatitis Day event comes following the success of our Canadian Viral Hepatitis Day event, which was held in Niagara Falls this past May.
“This event provides an invaluable platform for education, support and de-stigmatization,” says Brenda Yeandle, Manager of Clinical Services in Addiction Services and Mental Health at Niagara Health. “By bringing our community together, we create an environment where individuals can access information, resources and services while also empowering them to take control of their health.”
Hepatitis C is spread when blood carrying the virus gets into the bloodstream of another person. While thousands of Canadians are infected, many are not aware and remain undiagnosed. It is important to get tested if you think you may have been exposed to hepatitis C.
Registered nurses and outreach workers from the clinic will offer private hepatitis C testing. Community partners, including the Screen For Life Coach, will also be at the awareness day event.
The Hepatitis C Care Clinic, which is part of the Addiction Services program, opened in 2011 and provides testing, treatment, case management, counselling and support. Education sessions are available on request.
For more information, visit the Hepatitis C Care clinic website, contact the clinic by phone at 905-378-4647 ext. 32554 or email HCCC@niagarahealth.on.ca
