CAPA news
Let’s make Rheum for Youth!
Together with Take a Pain Check Foundation, we are pleased to launch a survey to better understand the needs of youth and young adults with rheumatic disease. Please take a few minutes to complete our short survey (only 5-10 minutes) so we can develop educational resources and advocacy plans to meet your needs.
“Moving More” Virtual Conversation Series by University of British Columbia
UBC researchers invite people with arthritis and caregivers to participate in virtual conversation series to map out how to support older people with arthritis and early stage frailty to live a healthy 24-hour day.
What is It like Living with Chronic Pain?
Listen to CAPA's President Linda Wilhelm sharing abour her experience living with Rheumatoid Arthritis and her words of wisdom how to cope with chronic pain.
CRA Rheumatoid Arthritis Clinical Practice Guidelines Update
CAPA Board members participate in updating the Canadian Rheumatology Association rheumatoid arthritis clinical practice guidelines. Read more!
University of Calgary Invites You to Participate in Research on Online RA Resources
The research team at the University of Calgary led by Dr. Claire Barber, Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, are reviewing online rheumatoid arthritis (RA) flare self-management resources such as infographics, videos, websites, etc. The team is inviting you to participate in the research study aiming at rating the
Call for participants: CAPA Patient Partner Research Training Program
Apply for CAPA's free patient partners research training program! Learn more how to apply!
CAPA Webinar on Vaccines Moved to June 27th, 7 pm ET
Join CAPA's Webinar on Vaccines for People Living with Autoimmune Disease coming soon! Register today!
Living with Chronic Pain: Tips for Patients by Patients
CAPA has developed the tips for chronic pain. The resource presents the experiences of people who completed the survey in 2018 or participated in the Twitter chat using quotes. Read more about this useful resource.
CAPA newsletters
Newsletter – April 2026
This month at CAPA, we’re amplifying patient voices — from shaping national conversations on drug shortages to creating practical, real-world resources for people living with arthritis. Don’t miss ways to get involved, including our May 13 webinar and the final days of the Coffee for CAPA fundraiser.
Newsletter – March 2026
It’s been a busy month for CAPA, with a recent Lived Experience webinar on navigating healthcare and preparations underway for upcoming sessions on arthritis diagnosis and biologic treatments. This issue also highlights ongoing advocacy, research and engagement updates and contributions from across the community.
Newsletter – February 2026
This issue features Dawn Richards’ reflection on more than 20 years of engagement, introduces CAPA’s 2026 Strategic Plan alongside our 2025 Impact Report, and shares the full recording of our French-language webinar on navigating treatment options - now available with English captions.
Happy New Year from CAPA!
This edition features a New Year message from CAPA President Linda Wilhelm, reflecting on 2025 accomplishments and the work ahead. You’ll also find advocacy updates, an upcoming French-language lived-experience webinar and resources for people living with arthritis and chronic pain.
Newsletter – November 2025
Welcome to this month’s CAPA newsletter. In this edition, we highlight our upcoming webinar on getting an arthritis diagnosis, share updates from our recent policy and research work, and offer new resources to support daily living with arthritis. You will also find ways to get involved and stories from our community.
Newsletter – October 2025
This edition features CAPA’s advocacy work in drug policy, clinical trials, and healthcare access. Find updates on The Patient Room webinar, new tools for patient partners, engagement opportunities, and inspiring member stories.
Newsletter – September 2025
In this issue, CAPA presents a special invitation to join our Coffee for CAPA fundraising initiative during Arthritis Awareness Month, highlights recent advocacy efforts and ongoing research collaborations, opportunities to get involved in upcoming projects, and shares resources designed to support people living with arthritis, ways to connect with our community.
Summer stiffness…
CAPA has been “summer stiff” but we'll be rolling back this September for Arthritis Awareness Month after a short break; however, there is still something to read about.
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