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Raise Your Voice to Make Parkinson’s a Priority in Canada
Parkinson Canada is calling on the newly-elected government to make Parkinson’s a priority – and we need your help. More than 100,000 people live with Parkinson’s in this country. That number will grow by 30 people tomorrow and 30 more the day after that until we reach 200,000 Canadians within the next 10 years. People...
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Find Walk-In Clinic Wait Times with Just a Click to Avoid Long Lines
Medimap aims to make health care more convenient and accessible, allowing patients to find nearby medical appointments quickly and easily. Almost five million Canadians aged 12 and older don’t have a primary care provider, according to the Canadian Medical Association. Because they must rely on walk-in medical clinics for their primary care needs, these clinics...
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Building a Hopeful, Fulfilled Life with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Collaborating and communicating openly with your healthcare provider helps Rheumatoid Arthritis patients reach their goals.
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Providing Critical Support and Research Funding for Alopecia Areata
Having a condition that causes hair loss can be distressing. The Canadian Alopecia Areata Foundation offers resources and support.
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How Rebecca Van Fraassen Battles SMA Every Day to Live Life to the Fullest
When Rebecca Van Fraassen was two years old she was diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), a rare genetic disorder.
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New Treatments for SMA Provide Options for Patients
SMA treatments can help patients maximize independence and preserve functioning that's vital to their daily lives, but access hurdles remain.
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Take Your Joint Pain Seriously
Osteoarthritis is a progressive disease that leads to the breakdown of joint cartilage and the underlying bone.
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How Natural Health Products Can Help with Bone and Joint Health
Arthritic conditions cause pain, mobility problems, and diminished quality of life. Targeted natural approaches to bone health can help.
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Knee Health: Helping Curb the Osteoarthritis Epidemic in Canada
The Stop OsteoARthritis program aims to help people with a prior knee injury to reduce their risk of developing osteoarthritis.
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Virtual Health Care Evolving to Ensure Patient Needs Are Priority
CAPA has been involved with the Canadian Rheumatology Association in the development of best-practice statements for virtual health care.