Take Action on Arthritis during COVID-19

Send an email to your elected representatives. Ask them to work together on our three key priorities: access to medications, wait times for joint replacement surgery, and research.

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How do arthritis patients react to COVID-19?

What COVID-19 means for you and your family if you have arthritis.

What is Arthritis?

Arthritis is a collection of conditions affecting joints and other tissues. It causes pain, restricts mobility and diminishes quality of life.

It's serious. 1 in 5 Canadians live every day with arthritis and there is no cure.

Learn More About Arthritis

How We Help

Research

Investments in research seek to understand the causes, realize innovations that improve quality of life and discover a cure.

Advocacy

Understanding needs of people affected by arthritis and identifying gaps that are important to champion for change.

Solutions

Providing patient-centric, evidenced-based information and resources to empower people affected by arthritis.

Thank you for giving.
Your generosity puts us closer to a world where people are free from the devastating effects that arthritis has on lives.

 

Live Better with Arthritis

Essential tips and guidance for moving through life with arthritis.

Latest News

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May 11

B.C. plans ‘ambitious’ fix of surgical wait-list backlog while still fighting COVID-19 BC's plan to resume postponed surgeries is intended to address both the COVID-related backlog and surgeries that had significant wait times pre-COVID. People waiting for joint replacement surgeries are among the most impacted. The Globe and Mail
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May 08

More than 1,000 non-urgent surgeries completed since COVID-19 restrictions were eased: AHS Alberta Heath Services said more than 1,000 non-urgent surgeries have been completed in the province since health officials announced on Monday that it was resuming some scheduled procedures. People waiting for joint replacements have been among the most impacted by pre-existing delays made worse... Global News
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May 06

Discovery Pod speaks to Arthritis Society president and CEO Trish Barbato Arthritis Society president and CEO Trish Barbato talks with the Discovery Pod about joining the organization just before the COVID-19 pandemic, the challenges facing charities in the face of a global shutdown, and how innovation will play a key role as the organization evolves to meet the... Public

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