HbcCare is a research initiative of the University of Calgary committed to enhancing liver health in underserved communities across Alberta. Supported by Alberta Health’s Cancer Research for Screening and Prevention Funding Program, the project aims to improve access to the full cascade of liver health services, including screening, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up, particularly for chronic liver diseases such as hepatitis B (HBV) and hepatitis C (HCV). Multiple sub-studies and collaborations are underway within HbcCare, all working toward the broader goal of reducing the burden of liver cancer and improving community health outcomes.

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HbcCare began with a simple but important concern: too many people in underserved communities are missing opportunities for timely liver health information, screening, and follow-up care. In response, HbcCare was developed as a community-engaged initiative that works alongside communities to better understand these gaps and address them in practical, culturally grounded ways. Through outreach, awareness, screening, and research, HbcCare brings liver health support closer to where communities live, gather, and build trust.