Canadian Arthritis Patient Alliance

CAPA's Managing Director, Laurie Proulx, was on Episode 78 of the Take a Pain Check Podcast where she shared her journey through life and experiences dealing with arthritis. She discusses living with juvenile idiopathic arthritis, searching for treatment, and the introduction of biologics. https://buff.ly/3YqXOVp #CAPA #CanadianArthritisPatientAlliance #Patient #Community #Advocacy #ChronicPain #Pain #Arthritis #InflammatoryArthritis #Osteoarthritis #JIA #JuvenileIdiopathicArthritis #RheumatoidArthritis #AnkylosingSpondylitis #Lupus #PsoriaticArthritis #SjogrensSyndrome #Hypertension #Ostepenia

Dr. Bindee Kuriya will be joining us at our Annual General Meeting to discuss the link between inflammatory arthritis and the associated risk of developing cardiovascular disease. She will talk about risk factors and practical ways to manage them. Register here https://buff.ly/4f2LCRO or by using the link in our bio. If you want to ask Dr. Kuriya any questions ahead of the webinar email them to [email protected] or DM us #CardiovascularHealth #CardiovascularDisease #CardiovascularDiseaseAndArthritis #CAPA #CanadianArthritisPatientAlliance #Patient #Community #Advocacy #Arthritis #InflammatoryArthritis #Osteoarthritis #JIA #JuvenileIdiopathicArthritis #RheumatoidArthritis #AnkylosingSpondylitis #Lupus #PsoriaticArthritis

In case you missed our Back-To-School virtual drop-in with Mariah Z. Leach, you can now watch it on YouTube using the following link https://buff.ly/4hDY50b or by using the link in our bio under the "Events and Features" Mariah discusses parenting strategies for parents with chronic illnesses, like arthritis. #CAPA #CanadianArthritisPatientAlliance #MedicalCannabis #Arthritis #InflammatoryArthritis #Osteoarthritis #Cannabis #THC #CBD

Only a few minutes until the official start of the Grossesse en Santé hub at CHU Ste. Justine. Let’s continue the conversation about policies, research and support for medications in pregnancy… Anick Berard PhD FCAHS FISPE Hilary Brown Dr. Andrea C. Tricco IMPaCT Trials Canadian Arthritis Patient Alliance Ngawai Moss Fabiana Bacchini Antonella Scali Brenda Delodder Institute of Musculoskeletal Health and Arthritis (IMHA) Lauren Kelly, PhD, CCRP Nancy Butcher

Do you have inflammatory arthritis and struggle with sleep? Join this study to participate in a CBT treatment to help people with arthritis improve their sleep! You may be eligible if: - You have an inflammatory rheumatic condition - Are between 18 - 80 years of age - Are a Canadian resident - Are experiencing trouble sleeping and suspect you might have insomnia To participate: Visit buff.ly/4fYiVG3 and answer a few quick questions about yourself, after which a research team member will contact you Email: [email protected] if you have any questions Da Costa Lab Centre universitaire de santé McGill - McGill University Health Centre #Sleep #Insomnia #CBT #Arthritis #InflammatoryArthritis #ChronicPain #Pain #Arthritis #Osteoarthritis #JIA #JuvenileIdiopathicArthritis #RheumatoidArthritis #AnkylosingSpondylitis #Lupus #PsoriaticArthritis

Inscrivez-vous dès maintenant au lancement du carrefour Grossesse en santé ! Le Centre hospitalier universitaire mère-enfant du CHU Sainte-Justine lance son carrefour, en personne et virtuellement, le 19 novembre de 13h à 15h. Laurie Proulx, de l'ACPA, fera une présentation sur son expérience de l'accès aux médicaments pendant la grossesse. Utilisez ce lien pour vous inscrire https://buff.ly/3AyA0r3 Register now for the Healthy Pregnancy Hub launch! The CHU SAINTE-JUSTINE Centre hospitalier universitaire mère-enfant is launching their hub, both in-person and virtually, on November 19th from 1-3 PM. CAPA's own Laurie Proulx will be presenting on her experiences accessing medications during pregnancy. Use this link to register https://buff.ly/3AyA0r3 #CAPA #ACA #AllianceCanadienneDesArthritiques #CanadianArthritisPatientAlliance #Pregnancy #HealthyPregnancy #CHUSainteJustine #CentreHospitalierUniversitaireMereEnfant

Join us on December 10th at our Annual General Meeting to hear Dr. Bindee Kuriya discuss the link between inflammatory arthritis and the associated risk of developing cardiovascular disease. She will also cover the risk factors and practical ways to manage them. Register here https://buff.ly/4f2LCRO or by using the link in our bio. If you want to ask Dr. Kuriya any questions ahead of the webinar email them to [email protected] or DM us #CardiovascularHealth #CardiovascularDisease #CardiovascularDiseaseAndArthritis #CAPA #CanadianArthritisPatientAlliance #Patient #Community #Advocacy #Arthritis #InflammatoryArthritis #Osteoarthritis #JIA #JuvenileIdiopathicArthritis #RheumatoidArthritis #AnkylosingSpondylitis #Lupus #PsoriaticArthritis

We want to hear from you to help us identify our priorities for 2025! How are we doing? What more can we do to meet your needs? Take this 10-minute survey (available in English and French) to share your views and what is important to people with arthritis. https://buff.ly/3zhm4Rv For those who complete the survey, you will entered into a draw to be considered for three $50 Visa gift cards. The link is also in our bio. The survey is extended until November 15th! #CAPA #CanadianArthritisPatientAlliance #Arthritis #InflammatoryArthritis #Osteoarthritis #Patient #Community #Advocacy #CommunitySurvey #Survey #MembershipSurvey #Survey

Je suis fière de présenter mon expérience d’accéder les médicaments pendant ma grossesse au lancement de Grossesse en Santé d’ici quelques semaines - voir les détails d’inscription ci-bas (option virtuelle possible) I’m proud to be presenting my lived experiences of accessing medications during pregnancy at the launch of Grossesse en Santé in a few weeks - see registration details below (virtual option possible) Canadian Arthritis Patient Alliance Antonella Scali Dr. Andrea C. Tricco (she/her)Andre Picard SPOR Evidence Alliance Brenda Delodder Trish Barbato Lauren Kelly, PhD, CCRP Nancy Butcher Zal Press Enav Z. Zusman Hilary Brown Hayley Chapman Ngawai Moss Cristina Montoya Fabiana Bacchini Jeffrey Beach Hetty Mulhall CIHR Institute of Gender and Health | Institut de la Santé des Femmes et des Hommes des IRSC

We’re lucky to have Linda Wilhelm as part of the CAPA team!