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Arthritis Consumer Experts & JointHealth™ Programs
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JointHealth™ — Your science-based source for easy-to-read arthritis info on treatments, research, and health policy. Visit us at www.jointhealth.org

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JointHealth™ express - Capsule 298 de #ArthritisAtHome – Corrélation entre l’exposition aux particules fines et l’apparition d’une maladie auto-immune systémique.

Visionner maintenant: arthritisathome.jointhealth.org?p=6618&lang=fr

#lupus @lupuschat.bsky.social @fibroandlupus.bsky.social
November 21, 2025 at 12:02 AM
JointHealth™ express - #ArthritisAtHome 298 – Relationship between exposure to fine particles and the onset of systemic autoimmune disease.

Watch now: arthritisathome.jointhealth.org?p=6617

#CRArthritis @schroeder-uhn.bsky.social @arthritispower.bsky.social @mcgill.ca @jrheumatol.bsky.social
November 21, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Today, we remember.
On this Remembrance Day, we honour the courage, sacrifice, and service of those who fought — and continue to serve — for peace and freedom.

May we never forget their legacy.

#LestWeForget #RemembranceDay
November 11, 2025 at 10:25 PM
What good is a breakthrough medication if you can’t afford it? Patent manipulation can keep medication prices artificially high. For patients who can’t afford them, high costs force many to skip or ration their medication.

Learn more: advocacy.jointhealth.org/patients-and...

#PatientsandPatents
November 10, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Do you have joint #pain?

The Talk to Your Doctor About Joint Pain Handout aims to improve the quality of life for people with arthritis, including their physical activity, sleep, mental health, relationships & work life.

Download here: jointhealth.org/pdfs/TalkDoc...

#NPAW2025
November 7, 2025 at 4:27 PM
It’s National Pain Awareness Week.

The direct and indirect cost of pain in Canada is $40.3B per year? Implementing Government of Canada's Health Action Plan can reduce the toll of pain. Track its progress here: PainCanada.ca/actionplan #NPAW2025

@schroeder-uhn.bsky.social
@inesss.qc.ca
November 3, 2025 at 3:07 PM
A patent is a form of legal protection that gives a pharmaceutical manufacturer the exclusive right to sell an original-brand medication for a period of time.

Learn more: advocacy.jointhealth.org/patients-and...

#Patientsandpatents
@arthritisdietitian.bsky.social
@arthritispower.bsky.social
November 2, 2025 at 5:15 PM
JointHealth™ express - The 10th Annual Patients Redefining the Future of Health Care in Canada Summit is happening Nov.25 - 27, 2025.

Click here to register for free: bit.ly/PatientsRede...

@schroeder-uhn.bsky.social @arthritispower.bsky.social @acr-journals.bsky.social @patientled.bsky.social
October 23, 2025 at 12:16 AM
The general election in #Newfoundland and Labrador is today!

ACE asked parties & candidates how they will improve the timely access to arthritis treatment & care. See their responses here to make an informed vote: bit.ly/ACENLElectio...

#Vote4Arthritis
October 14, 2025 at 3:56 PM
JointHealth™ express - Capsule 292 de #ArthritisAtHome – Le point sur les maladies rhumatologiques dans les Territoires du Nord-Ouest. Visionner maintenant: arthritisathome.jointhealth.org?p=6520&lang=fr

@arthritispower.bsky.social @schroeder-uhn.bsky.social
October 2, 2025 at 8:31 PM
JointHealth™ express - #ArthritisAtHome 292 – Uncovering rheumatologic disease in the Northwest Territories.

Watch now: arthritisathome.jointhealth.org?p=6519

#CRArthritis @arthritispower.bsky.social @ualberta.bsky.social @rheumcat.bsky.social @schroeder-uhn.bsky.social
October 2, 2025 at 8:30 PM
In honour of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, please take a moment to read the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action #18-24 on Indigenous People's health: arthritiscalltoaction.ca/trc-calls-to...

#ArthritisCommunityLearningCircle #orangeshirtday
@arthritispower.bsky.social
September 29, 2025 at 10:25 PM
JointHealth™ express -The Newfoundland & Labrador provincial election is on October 14, 2025. 135,000 voters in NL with arthritis demand action for arthritis care. On election day, #Vote4Arthritis

Learn more: bit.ly/ACENLElectio... #nlpoli

@arthritispower.bsky.social @arthritistrainees.bsky.social
September 26, 2025 at 1:12 AM
L’arthrite psoriasique est une forme d’arthrite inflammatoire qui provoque des gonflements et des douleurs dans et autour des articulations, ainsi qu’une éruption cutanée squameuse.

Apprendre encore plus: bit.ly/ACEAboutPsAFR

#moisdelasensibilisationàlarthrite @arthritispower.bsky.social
September 23, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Psoriatic arthritis is a form of inflammatory arthritis which causes swelling and pain in and around joints, as well as a scaly rash on the skin. Joints most affected are the fingers, wrists, toes, knees, shoulders, elbows, and ankles.

Learn more: bit.ly/ACEAboutPsAEN

@schroeder-uhn.bsky.social
September 23, 2025 at 2:11 AM
La fibromyalgie est une affection qui se caractérise principalement par des douleurs chroniques généralisées (DCG) dans les muscles, les ligaments et les tendons, ainsi que par une sensibilité accrue au toucher, entraînant des douleurs qui peuvent durer des mois: bit.ly/ACEAboutFibr...
September 20, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Fibromyalgia is a condition characterized primarily by chronic widespread #pain in the muscles, ligaments and tendons, and a heightened sensitivity to touch resulting in pain that can last for months.

Learn more: bit.ly/ACEAboutFibr...

#ArthritisAwarenessMonth @schroeder-uhn.bsky.social
September 20, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Axial spondyloarthritis is a chronic inflammatory disease that encompasses radiographic and non-radiographic forms. Almost all patients develop symptoms of back pain before age 45.

Learn more: bit.ly/ACEAboutAxSp...

#ArthritisAwarenessMonth @schroeder-uhn.bsky.social @arthritispower.bsky.social
September 12, 2025 at 5:51 PM
September 11, 2025 at 6:06 PM
La polyarthrite rhumatoïde est diagnostiquée chez environ une personne sur cent au Canada, deux fois plus souvent chez les femmes que chez les hommes. Les peuples autochtones sont trois fois plus susceptibles de développer la PR.

Apprendre encore plus: bit.ly/ACEAboutRAFR @inesss.qc.ca
September 10, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Rheumatoid arthritis is diagnosed in approximately 1/100 people in Canada. Indigenous Peoples are 3x more likely to develop RA & are often younger at the time of diagnosis.

Learn more: bit.ly/ACEAboutRAEN

#ArthritisAwarenessMonth @schroeder-uhn.bsky.social @arthritispower.bsky.social
September 10, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Happy World Physiotherapy Day!!!

We created the following "3 Fab Facts for Happy Joints" guide for people living with #osteoarthritis with local #PT @physioktbroker.bsky.social.

Download here: jointhealth.org/pdfs/3facts....

#ArthritisAwarenessMonth #WorldPTDay2025
@schroeder-uhn.bsky.social
September 8, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Votre voix et vos expériences personnelles peuvent influencer les décideurs politiques dans leur prise de position concernant le prochain médicament contre l’arthrite dont le remboursement est à l’étude.

Inscrivez-vous ici : subscribe.jointhealth.org/index_fr.html

@arthritistrainees.bsky.social
September 8, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Your voice and personal experiences can shape policymaker’s decisions on the next #arthritis medication being considered for reimbursement coverage.

To receive our calls of patient input submissions, sign up here: subscribe.jointhealth.org

#ArthritisAwarenessMonth @schroeder-uhn.bsky.social
September 8, 2025 at 5:16 PM
La couverture insuffisante des médicaments prescrits pour traiter l’arthrite oblige les gens à :

➡️ Cesser de prendre leurs médicaments
➡️ Emprunter de l’argent pour payer leurs médicaments
➡️ Ne pas partir en vacances

Apprendre encore plus: bit.ly/JHIRecognize...

@arthritispower.bsky.social
September 5, 2025 at 11:07 PM