January Liver Nurse News
Member Highlight
We are proud to congratulate our members Tamara Barnett and Karen Lundgren, along with their co-authors Kellie Guarasci and Anne Drost, whose article was recently featured in Canadian Nurse for their work with Cool Aid in developing and implementing nurse-led community programs. The article highlights how advanced practice nurses are improving access to care and delivering innovative, community-focused health services in Victoria, BC.
Both Karen and Tamara are long-standing members of CAHN, with Tamara currently serving on our Executive Team as the CAHNference Planning Co-Chair. Their leadership, dedication, and commitment to advancing nurse-led care showcases the meaningful impact our members continue to make across Canada.
The 2026 Annual General Meeting – Save the Date!
CAHN’s virtual Annual General Meeting (AGM) is on Wednesday, March 4 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM EST.
Members MUST attend the AGM in its entirety to receive travel reimbursement.
Save the date in your calendars and make sure you have a quiet, dedicated space to participate fully in this meeting.
AGM Registration will open on Monday, February 9, 2026.
CAHN is run by members for members. Education and patient care are our top priorities. To support this, CAHN relies on engaged nurses to keep the good work going.
This year, CAHN is launching its new Strategic Plan and developing work plans aligned with its key pillars. We invite members to review the Strategic Plan and consider how your skills and interests might align with CAHN’s goals.
Joining CAHN’s executive team, whether as a board member, committee chair, or committee member, is a rewarding and fun way to contribute. We are looking for people who can dedicate about two hours per week to help advance CAHN’s initiatives. All experience levels are welcome, and we value having a diverse team from across the country to help ensure educational gaps are bridged.
We are currently seeking additional board members, event planning chairs, and an awards and membership chair to join the team in 2026.
If you are interested, please indicate this on the AGM registration form or send your questions to admin@cahn.ca.
CAHNference 2026 - Save the Date!
We’re excited to announce that CAHNference will be held October 23–24, 2026, in Montreal, Quebec! Join us for another inspiring weekend of learning, connection, and celebration with hepatology nursing professionals from across Canada.
Stay tuned for event updates, registration details, and more in upcoming CAHN newsletters and at cahnference.com.
Primary Biliary Cholangitis interactive Learning Opportunity
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals Canada is hosting an in-person educational evening on Primary Biliary Cholangitis: Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment, featuring Dr. Gideon Hirschfield. The session will be held at La Vecchia Restaurant in Toronto Ontario on February 4th, 2026, with arrival at 6:30 pm and the presentation beginning at 7:00 pm. To register, please confirm your attendance with Ursula Edwards at ursula.edwards@ipsen.com
Other News and Events
INHSU 2026
INHSU 2026, the 14th International Conference on Health and Hepatitis in Substance Users, will take place in Prague from October 6 to 9, 2026. This global conference brings together research, policy, practice, and lived experience to advance the health and rights of people who use drugs.
Understanding viral hepatitis in immigrant and newcomer communities
CATIE, in partnership with the Canadian Network on Hepatitis C, is hosting a webinar on Understanding Viral Hepatitis in Immigrant and Newcomer Communities. The session will explore hepatitis B and C prevalence in Canada, barriers to care, and evidence-informed strategies to support prevention, testing, and treatment.
Joint CDDW™–CLM
The Joint CDDW™–CLM Conference 2026 will take place February 27–March 1, 2026, in Toronto, Ontario. Bringing together clinicians, trainees, nurses, and researchers with an interest in gastroenterology and hepatology.
Thank you to our 2025 sponsors!
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