Arthritis Society Canada
@ArthritisSoc
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Canada's national charity dedicated to extinguishing arthritis with research, advocacy, innovation, information and support.
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Joined November 2010
Join global experts to advance pediatric pain care equity in low- & middle-income countries. 🌍 2025 SickKids Pain Centre Conference 📅 Nov 5–6 | 💻 Virtual 🔗
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Congratulations to Dr. Claire Adams from @LadyDavisJGH on receiving a Postdoctoral Fellowship Award to study whether co-presentation of research by patients and researchers improves patient understanding enhancing communication in scleroderma research. 🔗 https://t.co/njXvnraxW1
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Not sure what’s causing your joint pain? It could be arthritis. 📋❓ Take our interactive Symptom Checker to learn more about what you’re experiencing. Early action can lead to early relief — don’t wait. 👇 https://t.co/r0IjWNAtRP
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🎉 Meet the 2025 recipients of our Research Training Awards! Thanks to our donors, we’re supporting 11 trailblazing students and fellows in arthritis research. Congrats to all! 🔗 https://t.co/njXvnraxW1
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📘 Read: Arthritis: The Silent Drain on Canada’s Economy 🔗
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New Report Reveals Alarming Misconception About Canada’s Leading Cause of Disability. From Arthritis Society Canada.
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This isn’t just a health issue. It’s an economic crisis. We’re calling for urgent, coordinated action across sectors, investment in research, greater workplace support and public awareness.
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The numbers: 🔹 $33B lost annually 🔹 Half of people with arthritis are under 65 🔹 1 in 3 are diagnosed before 45 🔹 Prevalence rising 50% by 2045 — from 6M to 9M
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Arthritis is hitting people in their prime working years — and silently draining our economy. 📉 Lost productivity 🕒 Missed workdays 🚪 Early retirements
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Canada is facing a $33B crisis — and most people don’t even know it. Arthritis is the #1 cause of disability in Canada. But only 4% of Canadians recognize it. 👇 The real economic toll:
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If you, or someone you care for, are living with polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) and using sarilumab – we need your valuable feedback by October 8th! Your feedback can help inform Canada’s healthcare decision-makers. Take our anonymous survey today: https://t.co/4aHj7Hf4Vy
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October is #OTMonth in Canada! Occupational therapists help people with arthritis manage pain, build confidence & live confidently. A special thank you to the amazing OTs—especially in our Ontario-based AREP program!
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Are you or a family member living with polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) and using sarilumab? Your experience matters — and can help shape future healthcare decisions in Canada. 🗣️ Share your confidential, anonymous feedback in this survey. 👉 https://t.co/4aHj7Hf4Vy
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On #NationalDayForTruthAndReconciliation we honour Survivors, their families and communities impacted by residential schools. We are committed to listening, learning, and taking action toward a more equitable future guided by the Indigenous communities we serve. #NDTR
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To ensure your support reaches us without delay, please consider making a secure online donation at https://t.co/hnZIJhrSfH or contact our Donor Services team at 1-855-834-4427 Your generous support is essential to all we do. Thank you!
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Thank you to the provinces and municipalities across Eastern Canada for proclaiming September as #ArthritisAwarenessMonth. Your support shines a light on the 540,000 people with arthritis in your communities. 🔗 https://t.co/2mkhZ3YRuB
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1 in 3 people in NL live with the pain of arthritis. The pain is real. The wait for care is too long. They deserve better. @PremierofNL, @jimdinn, @TonyWakehamNL — how will you fix arthritis care in NL? #NLgovt needs to make #arthritis a priority. #nlpoli #vote4arthritis
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@Novartis @albertacancer @YourAlberta @GAC_Corporate @AmiiThinks @UAlberta_FoMD @UAlberta @RatmirDerda @AHS_media @HealthCities @BioAroInc @altaml_com @ArthritisSoc Finally, our last panel of HLSS 2025 focuses on the topic of Indigenous health. Sponsored by @GiveToUHF and @Boehringer, the panel discussed the First Nations Empowerment through Enabling Technology (FEET) program.
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Arthritis doesn’t just affect your body — it impacts your whole life, including your mental health. We worked with experts to create resources to help you manage the mental health impacts of arthritis. ➡️ https://t.co/NC1SeBJnso
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While cannabis isn’t a cure for arthritis, many are exploring it as part of their treatment plan to help relieve pain. inflammation and anxiety. Our sponsor, @CannabisClinics offers free guidance on medical cannabis. Book an appointment: https://t.co/TC8oC6WUFZ
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Thank you to the provinces and municipalities across Central Canada for proclaiming September as #ArthritisAwarenessMonth. Your support shines a light on the 3.7 million people with arthritis in your communities. 🔗 https://t.co/2mkhZ3YRuB
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