Health Insight
Advocacy
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How Life Changes When Told You Have a Rare Blood Disorder
Acquired Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura is a rare and sometimes fatal blood disorder. Early diagnosis and treatment are needed to ensure positive outcomes.
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Stem Cell Donors Could Give Someone the Gift of Life
More than ever, prospective donors on Canadian Blood Services Stem Cell Registry are essential for patients who need a stem cell transplant.
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The Importance of Understanding Thrombosis
Approximately 1 out of 1000 Canadians per year will develop thrombosis. Thrombosis Canada is working on building awareness about blood clots.
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World Sickle Cell Day
A recent study revealed that at least 3500 individuals in Ontario and 6000 people across Canada live with Sickle Cell disease.
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Bringing Together Families Affected by Histiocytosis
Histiocytosis Association of Canada aims to helps Canadians affected by this group of life-threatening blood disorders.
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The Current Goal: Ensuring Secure Access to Safe Blood Products
Thalassemia disorders are blood disorders where the patient’s body does not produce enough red blood cells to deliver oxygen to the brain.
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Opioid Poisoning Is Often Accidental — Have You Protected Yourself?
Canadians aged 65 plus have the highest rates of hospitalization due to accidental opioid poisoning. This is a problem that occurs too often.
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Together, We Can Combat Ageism
Combating ageism, the way we think and act towards others based on age must be at the heart of a new narrative about growing older.
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Through Heart to Home Meals, Seniors Can Experience the Beauty of Aging
Heart to Home Meals introduces a food delivery service with the lifestyle and nutritional needs of seniors in minds.
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How C.A.R.P. Is Fighting for the Rights of Canadians As We Age
C.A.R.P. is an association for older Canadians promoting equitable access to health care, financial security, and freedom from ageism.