TORONTO – Arthritis Society Canada is excited to welcome Dr. Catherine Cook as its first-ever National Indigenous Advisor. Dr. Cook’s clinical and academic background will be instrumental in guiding the Arthritis Action Plan – a nationwide strategy to revolutionize health outcomes and quality of life for people living with arthritis. “We are so thrilled to. . .
This past Wednesday, Arthritis Society Canada hosted more than 450 guests at its third annual Fashion on Fire in Toronto, shining a light on the crucial need for more adaptive clothing in mainstream fashion and changing the narrative about the devastating effects of arthritis, a chronic and incurable disease. Emceed by TV host and on-air. . .
TORONTO – Arthritis Society Canada launched its advocacy campaign, The Wait, today, pressing all levels of government to work together and create a pan-Canadian strategy to end the crisis of surgical backlogs across the country. Over 99 percent of knee and 70 percent of hip replacement surgeries are related to arthritis and a third of. . .
Arthritis Fire Ball Vancouver Ignites Change with Gala Supporting Women and Children Unified in their mission to end the agony of arthritis, Arthritis Fire Ball Vancouver brought together a sold-out crowd of philanthropists and sponsors this past weekend. Together, they rallied to raise funds and awareness for over six million people across Canada living with. . .
In the federal budget released today, we were pleased to see the government’s commitment to research and national pharmacare. This focus is mission critical for people with arthritis who require multiple different approaches to new and emerging treatments and affordable drug coverage. Arthritis is the most common chronic disease in Canada, affecting 6 million people. . .
TORONTO – Arthritis Society Canada and Creative Destruction Lab (CDL) at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management are creating transformative opportunities for trailblazing innovators to accelerate and scale solutions for individuals living with arthritis. Entrepreneurs across Canada with cutting-edge ideas and products will be identified by CDL and Arthritis Society Canada and provided. . .
Finding and implementing solutions to reduce wait times for joint replacement surgery is a top priority for Arthritis Society Canada. Arthritis is the leading cause of joint replacement surgery, including 99% of knee and over 70% of hip replacements. Too many Ontarians are waiting longer than recommended times for life-changing joint replacement surgery. Living for. . .
Some healthcare professionals know their field of calling from a young age. That was not the case for Dr. Olufemi Ayeni. “I initially thought about studying archeology – the bones of the dead,” says the Professor and Academic Division Head of Orthopaedic Surgery at McMaster University, as well as the Chief of Adult Surgery at
Upcoming performances will support Arthritis Society Canada’s mission to fight the fire of arthritis TORONTO – Critically acclaimed Canadian vocal group, The Tenors, are proud to announce a new partnership with Arthritis Society Canada. In their role, The Tenors will support Arthritis Society Canada’s mission to fight the fire of arthritis with research, advocacy, innovation,. . .
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