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It’s Arthritis Awareness Month – Don’t Let Arthritis Stand In Your Way!
September 1, 2023 (Vancouver) September is Arthritis Awareness Month, and Arthritis Research Canada is highlighting this invisible and often misunderstood disease by sharing the positive impact that vital arthritis research has in the lives of over 6 million Canadians of all ages.
An arthritis diagnosis can present many challenges and often gets in the way of doing things you love. Constant pain makes it very difficult to live a regular life, care for small children, work or attend school, enjoy leisure and family time, stay physically active, and so much more. At Arthritis Research Canada, our studies are finding ways to help stop this disease from standing in the way of living life to the fullest.
This September, stay tuned on Arthritis Research Canada’s social media channels, where we will share more about our 100+ studies as well as helpful and informative content.
We will welcome the new season with the launch of our Fall Newsletter on September 5. In it, you will find dating tips for people with chronic illnesses, occupational therapy advice, exercise inspiration, and more.
Arthritis Research Education Series, Episode #11: Biosimilars: Unpacked, will also go live this month. If you have arthritis and are concerned about the impact of transitioning to a biosimilar, join Arthritis Research Canada’s Scientific Director, Dr. Diane Lacaille, to learn more and ask questions.
Is arthritis standing in your way? Join us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram using the hashtags #ArthritisResearch4Life #ArthritisResearch to tell your story and help others navigate the challenges of arthritis.
Want to learn more about Arthritis Research Canada’s campaign? Click here.
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ABOUT ARTHRITIS RESEARCH CANADA:
Arthritis Research Canada is the largest clinical arthritis research institution in North America. Our mission is to transform the lives of people living with arthritis through research and engagement. Arthritis Research Canada’s scientific director, Dr. Diane Lacaille is leading a team of over 100 researchers, trainees and staff whose life-changing research is creating a future where people living with arthritis have the knowledge and tools to triumph over pain and disability. Arthritis Research Canada is now conducting arthritis research from coast to coast with centres in British Columbia, Alberta, Quebec, and Nova Scotia and scientists affiliated with seven major universities: University of British Columbia, Simon Fraser University, University of Calgary, Université Laval, McGill University, Université de Montréal, and Dalhousie University. Arthritis Research Canada is leading research aimed at preventing arthritis, facilitating early diagnosis, finding new and better treatments, and improving quality of life.
For more information or to arrange an interview, please contact:
Victoria Rubio
Marketing and Communications Coordinator
Arthritis Research Canada
604-207-4010 or vrubio@arthritisresearch.ca
