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The Canadian Arthritis Patient Alliance (CAPA) is a grass-roots, patient-driven, independent, national advocacy organization with members across Canada.
People with rheumatoid arthritis often lose muscle strength, making daily tasks harder to manage. This research is testing a new approach to help patients develop strength-training plans that work for them. #ArthritisResearch 🔗 Learn more: ow.ly/7enA50WtL7M
Did you know that Sjögren’s disease can cause dry mouth, dry eyes, or arthritis, painful and weak muscles, neuropathy, and fatigue? Check out Sjögren’s Society of Canada @SjogrensCa to learn more #Sjögrens #SjögrensDisease #SjögrensAwareness #SjögrensAwarenessMonth
Join Take a Pain Check today in raising awareness for Sjögren's Syndrome! #SjogrensSyndrome #Sjogrens #SjogrensSyndromeAwareness #RheumaticDiseaseAwareness #ChronicIllness #WorldSjogrensDay
Do you live with rheumatoid arthritis? Share about your experiences in a short survey! Use the following link mcgillecp.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cN… or scan the QR code #RheumatoidArthritis #RA #CanadianArthritisPatientAlliance #CAPA #Survey #Research
Congratulations to the 2025 #VanierCanada Graduate Scholars, Canada’s future research leaders! Meet the awardees: vanier.gc.ca/en/scholar_sea… @SSHRC_CRSH @NSERC_CRSNG
📢Patient Partners! Been asked to write a Letter of Support (LOS) and not entirely sure what that is? We co-created a resource with patient partners to explain about LOSs & offer some things you may think/ask about when approached: pxphub.org/a-resource-for… #PatientEngagement #PPI
Fibro Chat with Trudy & Janice When ❓July 8th @ 12PM EDT Where❓ fibrocanada.ca/en/fibro-chat-… This Fibro Chat will focus on recent research in fibromyalgia & FAC's work to “translate” studies into lay summaries to help you stay informed. #researchmatters #stayinformed #FAC
In honor of #PrideMonth2025, I just wanted to take a moment to discuss the crucial role of intersectionality, gender and inclusion in research, specifically as it relates to our research involving #LongCOVID, #MECFS, chronic #lyme and other complex chronic illnesses. As we 1/
June 29 is recognized globally as World Scleroderma Day Scleroderma is a rare, progressive and chronic autoimmune connective tissue disorder that causes excess collagen accumulation. @SclerodermaCAN @scleroderma_sso #Scleroderma #SclerodermaAwareness #AutoimmuneDisease #CAPA
It's Pride Month!🏳️🌈 Learn more in this blog post from Anna Samson, a CAPA community member and self-identifying queer person living with axial spondyloarthritis buff.ly/MTpIUy7 #Pride #PrideMonth #Pride2025 #Inclusivity #Arthritis #InflammatoryArthritis #Osteoarthritis
June is National Indigenous History Month! And June 21st was National Indigenous Peoples Day. It is an opportunity to learn about the unique cultures, traditions and experiences of First Nations, Inuit and Métis and is a reminder to continue this learning throughout the year.
Another new video has dropped! Dr. Susan Bartlett is featured in our Top 15 CATCH Learnings, sharing simple tips for people with rheumatoid arthritis on healthy eating and cutting back on smoking. She explains why adding more nutrient-packed foods and taking small steps to quit…
Men take a moment to check in with your body Fibromyalgia symptoms can include ▶ Muscle pain & tenderness ▶ Fatigue & sleep issues ▶ Brain fog & concentration problems If you’re experiencing these you deserve to be heard & helped #FAC supports you fibrocanada.ca
Fibro Chat with Trudy & Janice When ❓July 8th @ 12PM EDT Where❓ fibrocanada.ca/en/fibro-chat-… This Fibro Chat will focus on recent research in fibromyalgia & FAC's work to “translate” studies into lay summaries to help you stay informed #researchmatters #stayinformed #FAC
Thank Natasha for presenting on our work together!
We are going global with our advocacy for youth with rheumatic diseases! Take a Pain Check, and the Canadian Arthritis Patient Alliance is having an oral abstract presentation at the EULAR - European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology 2025. #TAPC #EULAR #EULAR2025
Looking forward to speaking at #EULAR2025 today! Thank you for giving me this opportunity @eular_org
If you live with an autoimmune rheumatic disease and have a child under 6 years old, DCLab_RI_MUHC invites you to complete a survey. You will be compensated with a gift card. Follow this link ards-parenthood.ca #CAPA #CanadianArthritisPatientAlliance #Research #Study
