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A Message from Medtech Canada
Whether it's PPE, diagnostic tests or respiratory support, health and well-being of Canadians is of the utmost importance to Medtech Canada during COVID-19.
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Improving the quality of life for children with neurodevelopmental disabilities
Ten to seventeen percent of all children in Canada live with a neurodevelopmental disability such as Autism, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), or Cerebral Palsy. The majority experience limitations that impact their quality of life.
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Cancer Patients Need Access to Care Services
Safe and timely access to essential cancer care — including diagnostics, testing and treatment — must remain a top priority across Canada during any crisis. The Canadian Cancer Survivor Network (CCSN) recently conducted its second Léger survey on the disruption of cancer care in Canada during the pandemic. We learned that our community shares deep...
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For People with Aphasia, the Pandemic’s Isolation Is Nothing New
Imagine sheltering in place during COVID-19 without being able to communicate with your friends and family. This is reality for Canadians with aphasia.
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Being the “Real” Wanda: Openly Autistic Mother of Two Sons Who Also Have ASD
Diagnosed with ASD and PTSD as an adult, Wanda Deschamps reflects on what Mother's Day means to her as she strives to be the "real" Wanda.
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I Live with Dementia. Let Me Help You Understand
My name is Tanis Rummery. I have vascular dementia, but you can’t tell that by looking at me. I’m not afraid to tell people so I can get the help I need.
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Molly Burke Tackles Vision Loss and Accessibility
We spoke to motivational speaker and blind advocate Molly Burke about her experience living with retinitis pigmentosa and the future of accessibility.
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Canadian MPN Research Foundation Aims to Find a Cure for Progressive Blood Cancers
When someone says blood cancer, you may immediately think of leukemia, but there are many types of blood cancer that are not as well known.
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Joannie Rochette on Women’s Heart Health
When Joannie Rochette's mother died just before her Olympic skate, she still took to the ice — and made history. Now she advocates for women's heart health.
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Health Care Challenges with Growing Canadian Population
Canada needs to evolve with the needs of its citizens — to mature its capabilities, stay competitive, and improve community well-being.