What have we been up to?
Live from the Candian Pain Society meeting! We live-tweeted from the Canadian Pain Society’s annual scientific meeting from May 11-12. Based on responses from our community, we attended the sessions about pain and the gut microbiome, hot topics in pain, and advocating for the better treatment of pain. Check out the reporting from the conference using the hashtags #CAPAChat #CanadianPain22!
International Clinical Trials Day Facebook live – May 20th was International Clinical Trials Day and CAPA member, Laurie Proulx, spoke about her experience with a COVID-19 trial in a Facebook live hosted by Clinical Trials Ontario. Listen to the Facebook live and read this article to learn why clinical trials are important!
Baring it all at the EULAR Congress – We will be attending the EULAR Congress to share the results of the Baring it All report about the sexual and reproductive health needs of women+ with inflammatory, rheumatic, and psoriatic diseases. Rachael Manion, Executive Director of the Canadian Association of Psoriasis Patients, will be presenting the team’s work on June 3 at the 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. session. You can follow the hashtag #EULAR2022 on Twitter to stay informed!
New pain tips available! We are pleased to release our updated resource about living with chronic pain – tips developed for patients, by patients. Thanks to Lene Anderson and our Medical Advisory Committee for providing their feedback and insights!
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Disability and Reproductive Health during COVID-19 – Researchers at the University of Toronto in partnership with the Disabled Women’s Network are running a study to better understand the reproductive health of women and trans people with disabilities living in Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic. You can participate in a number of ways – by interview or by completing a survey. Learn more by visiting the study website today!
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Livestream events on YouTube – Did you miss some of our recent Instagram and Facebook live events? Don’t worry, you can view them on our YouTube channel in the Livestream playlist. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you can stay up to date on new recordings and watch them on your own schedule.
End the Wait for Arthritis Care in Ontario – In the lead up to the Ontario election, the Arthritis Society is advocating to let the running parties know it’s time to end the wait for surgeries and care. Check out their campaign and consider sending a message to local candidates in your area!
Third COVID-19 shot+booster – Did you know that some individuals who are immunocompromised are recommended to get a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to complete their primary series, followed by recommended booster doses? The Ontario government has developed a poster to help people understand their eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine. Check out the poster on our COVID-19 resource page!
Need workplace support? Do you need help to participate and contribute at work? Take a look at our workplace resources to learn about workplace accommodation, employment standards, and more!