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Empowering the Invisible Heroes: Why Caregiver Support Is Critical
More resources are needed to support caregivers — especially young ones — as they balance the challenges of work, school, and caregiving.
RECENT ARTICLES
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The Power of a Shared Story: From Heartbreak to Hope in the SADS Community
It all began with a single act of courage—a mother, with no where else to go, chose to share her son’s story with the world.…
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Emma Maxwell Opens Up About Her Journey with Endometriosis
EndometriosisEm opens up about how the chronic illness community has become a source of strength, support, and advocacy. From dispelling harmful misconceptions about endometriosis to…
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A Q&A with Dr. Nese Yuksel: Key Tips for Menopause Care
Mediaplanet spoke with Dr. Nese Yuksel, Professor and Vice-Dean at the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences and President of the Canadian…
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Self-advocacy and Finding the Right Prosthetic Device
When it comes to prosthetics like microprocessor-controlled knees, knowledge is power. Find out what’s available and advocate for what’s best for you. Microprocessor-controlled knees (MPKs)…
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How Pfizer Puts Patients First and Leads with Integrity
Pfizer is leading the way in patient-centred care, prioritizing integrity and transparency in every collaboration. It’s a simple yet revolutionary concept in health care: listen…
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The New Program Connecting People with Dementia to Community Supports
The success of the DREAM program in diverting undiagnosed or non-acute dementia patients from hospital admission underscores the need for its expansion. The number of…
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How Ontario Could Lead Access to Alzheimer’s Medicines
As Ontario works to better prioritize public access to new medicines, disease-modifying Alzheimer’s medicines must be prioritized. Alzheimer’s disease is on the rise amongst the…
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Living With Lupus: Effective Pain Management Strategies
Lupus causes chronic pain and inflammation, but managing symptoms is possible through medications, lifestyle changes, and supportive therapies. People with various rheumatological diseases, such as…
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How The Kidney Foundation Is Advocating for Better Care
The Kidney Foundation of Canada is on a mission to raise awareness about kidney disease and improve patient access to quality care. Did you know…
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Navigating ALS With Trusted Knowledge And Support
ALS Canada’s Canadian ALS Learning Institute program provides Canadians affected by ALS with access to experts to learn and ask questions. In today’s digital age,…
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Seizing the Moment: How Self-Advocacy Helped Me Help Myself
Advocacy is key for overcoming barriers to finding and accessing the tools needed to make life with your conditions easier. Advocacy is key to overcoming…
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The Alarming Rise in Early Age Onset Cancer: CCRAN’s Call to Action
In recent years, a concerning trend has emerged: an increase in early age onset cancer (EAOC). Traditionally, cancer has been more prevalent among older individuals,…
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Back to School with type 1 diabetes
Receiving a diagnosis of type 1 diabetes (T1D) for your child can be an overwhelming time for parents. Learning to manage the disease and adjusting…
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Back-To-School with Asthma: Keeping Your Child Safe This September
Asthma and Children in Canada In Canada, approximately 12% of children, or about 900,000, live with asthma, making it the most common long-term respiratory disease…
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Charting a Path to Inclusion: Realizing the Promise of Canada’s National Autism Strategy
At least 1 million Canadians are Autistic, which is approximately the population of Winnipeg or New Brunswick. Yet, despite that significant number, Autistic people in…
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Why Vaccines Should be Part of Your Respiratory Disease Prevention Strategy
Aging, a weakening immune system, plus increased exposures can leave older individuals vulnerable to many diseases. That’s why immunization is so important. Immunization is key to…
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Supporting Patient Choice and Access to Eye Therapies
Regardless of their eye condition or disease, older Canadians need access to a range of safe, effective, and appropriate vision care treatments. Retinal diseases like…
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MS Awareness Month: Navigating MS Together
Hearing the words – you have MS – can be a life-changing experience, but it doesn’t have to be a lonely one. For Richard Fabregui,…
