Newsletter – February 2023
February was a very busy month for CAPA attending and presenting at the CRA Annual Scientific Meeting in Quebec City on February 8-11. Our very own Laurie Proulx presented at a workshop on shared decision making and at a workshop about reproductive health. Read more here.
Newsletter – January 2023
Happy New Year 2023! CAPA's President reflects on the important work the Canadian Arthritis Patient Alliance has done over the past two decades. Last year CAPA launched a new patient partner in research training program and the group has now completed their training modules. Read more in this edition.
Newsletter – November 2022
This month CAPA has been engaged in various activities and events from developing a Make Rheum for Youth survey, policy brief on Canada Disability Benefit to presenting a poster on patient perspectives at a recent virtual ACR meeting.
Newsletter – October 2022
This month we have been getting ready to celebrate the World Arthritis Day; formed the first CAPA's patient partners in research cohort, conducted successful Coffee for CAPA fundraising campaign and many more!
Newsletter – September 2022
Join CAPA to celebrate the Arthritis Awareness Month as we have launched our first ever fundraiser: Coffee for CAPA in partnership with Sparkplug coffee. Place an order for your favourite CAPA blend today! Help us to further advocate for the needs of people living with arthritis and their families.
Newsletter – Summer 2022
This summer we have been engaged in preparation of a patient input submission for Benlysta for lupus nephritis, development of the recommendation and patient decision aid on mediaction tapering and many more.
Newsletter – June 2022
June has been a busy month for CAPA engaged in development of a Methotrexate resource to help kids with arthritis and a pain tip sheet for people living with rheumatic disease. CAPA announced a Call for patient partners in research and launched a research training program for new patient partners.
Newsletter – May 2022
This month CAPA attended and live-tweeted fom the Candian Pain Society’s annual scientific meeting, shared experience with a COVID-19 trial in a Facebook live hosted by Clinical Trials Ontario and has been preparing to present a Baring it all Report at the EULAR Congress. Read more in this issue.
Booster Dose Vaccine Availability across Provinces
CAPA is sharing an updated information about the Booster Dose Vaccine Availability across provinces.
CAPA and Arthritis Society’s Federal Budget Submission
CAPA participated in a federal budget submission with Arthritis Society Canada to highlight the needs of people with arthritis across Canada. Read the full submission.
Participate in the Research Study on AI in RA Diagnosis – Brief Survey to Complete
An earlier diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis leads to an easier treatment process. Take part in advancing RA diagnosis by filling out a short, confidential survey conducted by the Trinity College School students.
CAPA Presented at 2023 CRA Annual Meeting
CAPA’s very own Laurie Proulx presented with researchers, patient leaders, and rheumatologists at this year’s Canadian Rheumatology Association annual meeting. Read more about this event.
Message from CAPA President Linda Wilhelm
Twenty Years of Patients Working for Patients. CAPA President Linda Wilhelm reflects on the important work the Canadian Arthritis Patient Alliance has done over the past two decades. Read more.
CAPA Annual General & Special Meeting of Members of Corporation
Join CAPA for its Annual General & Special Meeting of Members of Corporation on January 11, 2023.
Stakeholder Submission on Medical Cannabis
In collaboration with the stakeholder group, CAPA has been working hard on our medical cannabis submission for the Cannabis Act legislative review. Please see our views on this.
Occupational Therapy for Musculoskeletal Conditions & Arthritis Priority Setting Partnership SURVEY
The Occupational Therapy for Musculoskeletal Conditions & Arthritis Priority Setting Partnership appreciates your contribution to the success of this project by completing the link to the online survey.