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Sjögren's syndrome is one of the most prevalent auto-immune diseases affecting up to 430,000 Canadians, yet most people have never heard about it before! ... read more |
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Seminars & Events
Patient Seminars
The Sjögren's Society of Canada (SjSC) hosts seminars planned to help patients and their families cope and learn more about Sjögren's syndrome. The seminars present topics of interest about the disease from treatments to coping strategies. Seminars also provide an opportunity to meet other people living with Sjögren's. Attendees learn how other people cope with their disease, share treatment information and hints, with one another and find out what relieves their symptoms and much more.
Seminars also include exhibitors from pharmaceutical companies and manufacturers displaying their newest products.
The SjSC sponsors an Annual Patient Conference featuring experts presenting a range of topics of interest to Sjögren's patients including how the disease may affect patients, treatment options, managing complications and current research. Our Annual Conference includes a unique, one hour opportunity to ask your particular questions of the experts.
For more information scroll down or click on the other links at the top of the page.
Annual Patient Seminar
Join us at the Sjögren's Society of Canada's first-annual National Patient Conference! Click here for more information.
Local / Regional Seminars
The Sjögren's Society of Canada presents
Accessing Government Programs
Pamela Bowes, M.Ed.
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Riverdale Farm, 201 Winchester St., Toronto
Pamela Bowes is the Director of Support with Lupus Canada and has lived with lupus for over 20 years. Before holding this position, Pamela worked in the HIV/AIDS field for over 15 years. She has a graduate degree from the University of Toronto in Adult Counselling and an Undergraduate degree in Vocational Rehabilitation. Pamela is a frequent guest speaker because of her expert knowledge into provincial and federal government income programs, and short and long term disability insurance.
This is a free presentation but please sign-up by October 10, 2007 to reserve your spot. Leave us a message at 1-888-558-0950 or email us at info@sjogrenscanada.org.
Fundraising Events
The SjSC will be announcing fun, interesting fundraising events that patients, family, friends, colleagues and healthcare professionals can be involved in. Funds raised will be used to fulfill our mandate and help conquer this serious autoimmune disease!
Join together with us for the betterment of Sjögren's patients and speak with one strong voice to reach the people who make things happen! Together we will build a better position for access to research, funding and patient education.
Make sure you check here often for fundraising announcements!
Walk-A-Thon
Join us at the Sjögren's Society of Canada's first Walk-a-thon! Click here for more information.