Sanguen is a not-for-profit, community-based health care agency with offices in Waterloo and Guelph, Ontario.
About Us
Vision:
At Sanguen Health, we envision a future where housing status no longer dictates suffering and where everyone feels empowered to pursue proactive health for themselves. We strive towards this by offering expert and compassionate Hepatitis C and primary care, alongside innovative programs that are rooted in harm reduction and aim to address our patient’s diverse needs. Through education and outreach, we aim to raise awareness of harm reduction, combat stigma, and minimize the impact that marginalization has on vulnerable communities.
Mission:
Our mission is to passionately serve and empower individuals in Waterloo Region and Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph who are living with or at risk for Hepatitis C. We achieve this by delivering unparalleled education, targeted outreach, unwavering support, and top-tier medical care, ensuring comprehensive and compassionate assistance at every step of their journey towards wellness.
WE SPECIALIZE IN
At Sanguen we believe that people living in at-risk communities deserve compassionate support and accurate information to assist them to make informed choices about their lives. Visit our programs and services page for a complete list of offerings.
The History of Sanguen Health Centre
Sanguen was started in response to a community need. Through his work at Grand River Hospital, Dr. Chris Steingart, an infectious disease physician, recognized that there were many people living with Hepatitis C in Waterloo Region, and in Guelph-Wellington, who could benefit from medical treatment and support. Together with his wife Michelle, Sanguen was formed and has become an important resource and support for people living in at-risk communities.
Sanguen continues to provide Hepatitis C testing, treatment, support, outreach, and education in both Waterloo Region and Guelph-Wellington. Our team partners with other agencies and groups, whenever possible, to enhance our ability to work with patients and clients who have, or who are at-risk of, Hepatitis C.