Immunodeficiency Clinic

HOLIDAY ALERT:

The Immunodeficiency Clinic and the Clinic Pharmacy will both be closed on Friday March 29th (Good Friday) and Monday April 1st (Easter Monday) for the long weekend. We will reopen on Tuesday April 2nd at 8:00am and 8:30am respectively.

Have a safe and enjoyable long weekend!

The Immunodeficiency Clinic will be closed from December 23rd to January 2nd. The Clinic Pharmacy will also be closed during this period.

We hope you all have a lovely and safe holiday season. See you in the New Year!

CLINIC CLOSURE:

Please note that the Immunodeficiency Clinic and the Clinic Pharmacy will be closed on Monday September 4th for the Labour Day Holiday. The Clinic and Clinic Pharmacy will reopen on Tuesday September 5th at 8:00 and 8:30am respectively.

Have a nice long weekend!

Congratulations to Rosie Clarke on her well-deserved retirement - thank you for your years of dedication, service and leadership at the clinic!

Rosemarie Clarke, 'a caring nurse and manager,' retires from UHN At UHN, we strive to deliver Compassionate Care & Caring. Learn more about the services and supports that are available to you throughout your journey.

https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2023/07/12/canada-ends-policy-that-forced-immigration-applicants-and-refugees-to-disclose-hiv-status-to-sponsors.html

Canada ends policy that forced immigration applicants and refugees to disclose HIV status to sponsors All permanent resident applicants are still required to undergo an HIV test and can be deemed inadmissible if their anticipated health care costs exceed a mandated threshold.

The Clinic and the Clinic Pharmacy will be closed as of 4pm on Friday December 23rd. The Clinic will reopen on Tuesday January 3rd at 8am, and the pharmacy will reopen on the same day at 8:30am.

We are wishing you all a safe and happy holiday season season! See you in the New Year!

Holiday Closure: The Immunodeficiency Clinic and the Clinic Pharmacy will be closed on Monday October 10th in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. We will resume regular hours on Tuesday October 11th. Have a nice long weekend everyone!

HOLIDAY CLOSURE: The Immunodeficiency Clinic and the Clinic Pharmacy will be closed on Monday September 5th in observance of the Labour Day holiday. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday September 6th. Have a great long weekend!

UPDATE:

Full list of vaccine clinics running this week for can be found here:

https://gmsh.ca/monkeypox/

For those seeking information regarding the small pox vaccination campaign that is now underway:

Please monitor the following websites for further details in the coming hours and days. More supply is on the way and clinics are being planned. You can find more information here:

https://www.toronto.ca/community-people/health-wellness-care/health-programs-advice/monkeypox/

https://gmsh.ca/monkeypox/

HOLIDAY CLOSURE:
The Clinic and the Clinic Pharmacy will both be closed on Monday May 23rd. We will re-open on Tuesday May 24th at 8:00am.

Enjoy the long weekend!

HOLIDAY CLOSURE:

The Clinic and the Clinic Pharmacy will both be closed on Friday April 15th and Monday April 18th. We will re-open on Tuesday April 19th at 8:00am. Enjoy the long weekend!

Congratulations to Clinic Director Dr. Sharon Walmsley for being named a YWCA 2022 Woman of Distinction - a very well deserved honor and fitting tribute on International Women's Day!
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HOLIDAY CLOSURE:

Please note that the Clinic and the Clinic Pharmacy will be both be closed on Monday February 21st due to the Family Day holiday. We will resume regular hours on Tuesday February 22nd.

Have a nice weekend!

The Clinic and Clinic Pharmacy are both open for normal hours today after yesterday's disruption. Please travel safely if you are travelling today!

Unfortunately, due to the snow storm today, the Clinic Pharmacy will be closed January 17th, 2022 - The Clinic remains open. Thank you for your understanding!

We are now accepting applications for the 2022/23 HIV Pharmacy Residency (Year 2) program! https://hivclinic.ca/residency/

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HOLIDAY CLOSURE: The Clinic and the Clinic Pharmacy will be closed on Friday December 24th and will reopen on January 4th at 8am. Please ensure that you have enough medications to cover this period. Happy Holidays to those who celebrate. See you next year!

Today is World AIDS Day. This is an important time for us to acknowledge those we have lost in the last 40 years. We must also acknowledge the progress we've made in treating the virus, as well as the powerful community that has grown in the face of fear, grief, and despair.

Today, our team lit a candle for those we have lost in the past year, followed by a moment of silence. We hope you can find time today to acknowledge and remember.

FLU SHOTS ARE IN!
This year we are returning to providing flu shots on a drop-in basis. You will still need to be screened for COVID-19 to enter the hospital, so just let them know that you are attending the clinic when you arrive.

Note: we have a limited supply at the moment for those under 65, but we are hoping to receive more soon. For those over 65, we have plenty.

CLINIC CLOSURE:

The Immunodeficiency Clinic will be closed Thursday July 1st and Friday July 2nd.

The Clinic Pharmacy will only be closed on Thursday July 1st, and will be open on Friday July 2nd.

We will return to regular hours on Monday July 5th. Have a nice weekend!

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Pneumocystis Pneumonia --- Los Angeles In the period October 1980-May 1981, 5 young men, all active homosexuals, were treated for biopsy-confirmed Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia at 3 different hospitals in Los Angeles, California. Two of the patients died. All 5 patients had laboratory-confirmed previous or current cytomegalovirus (CMV)....

HOLIDAY CLOSURE:

The Immunodeficiency Clinic and the Clinic Pharmacy will be closed on Monday May 24th for the Victoria Day holiday. The Clinic will reopen on Tuesday May 25th at 8am, and the Clinic Pharmacy will reopen on Tuesday May 25th at 8:30am.

We hope you all have a nice long weekend!

NOTICE:

As of April 12, 2021, the Clinic will only be seeing urgent visits. Please connect with Clinic staff for any questions about appointments. We can be reached at (416) 340-5077.

We are also unable to accommodate to drop-in visits.

Please contact the Pharmacy at (416) 340-5207 for any of your prescription needs.

Please stay safe during this time!

- IMDF Clinic staff

Immunodeficiency Clinic patients are now able to pre-register for the UHN Covid Vaccine Registry, under the Phase 2 High Risk category at https://covidvaccine.uhn.ca/vaccination-registration-form
After you are registered, you will receive an email link to book an appointment when spots are available.

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CLINIC CLOSURE:

Please be advised that the Immunodeficiency Clinic will be closed as of Thursday December 24th for the holiday season. We will be returning to our normal hours (8am to 4pm) on Monday January 4th, 2021.

The Clinic Pharmacy will also be closed for the same dates. So, if you need to pick up medication, you will need to do so before 4pm on Wednesday December 23rd.

The Clinic staff would like to wish everyone a happy holiday season, and we hope that you and your families stay safe during these strange and unprecedented times.

We will see you in 2021!

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Today is World AIDS Day, a day for reflection, remembrance, and looking forward.

World AIDS Day 2020 message from UNAIDS Executive Director Winnie Byanyima Whether campaigning for multimonth dispensing of HIV treatment, organizing home deliveries of medicines or providing financial assistance, food and shelter to at-risk groups, HIV activists and affected communities have again shown they are the mainstay of the HIV response. I salute you!