Hepatitis C is an integral part of what we do at AIDS Thunder Bay. We are now able to offer services to those living with and affected by Hepatitis C. These programs are made possible in part thanks from funding received from the AIDS Community Action Plan – Public Health Agency of Canada as well as from the Hepatitis C Secretariat – Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.

Hepatitis C Outreach Project (HepCOP):

This program is being offered to those living with, affected by, and/or at risk for contraction of Hep C. We offer a number of services including:

• Weekly Hepatitis C Education/Support Groups
• Education & Workshop Presentations on Hepatitis C to staff and/or clients of community agencies
• Information, Counselling, and Advocacy
• Hepatitis C Resource Lending Library
• Peer Outreach Program
• Facilitating community development to identify and respond to the issues directly affecting people living with, affected by, or at risk of contraction of Hepatitis C

Hepatitis Treatment Nurse:

The goal of this program is two-fold:

1. Increase Hepatitis C treatment capacity
2. Improve the health of those living with Hepatitis C

Our Hepatitis C Nurse works in collaboration with our Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Gamble in the care and treatment of those living with Hepatitis C. This program directly supports those patients undergoing the HCV treatment process.

For more information please contact Sarah Tycholiz – HCV Treatment Nurse @ 345-1515 Ext. 27.