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E-news from the MS Society of Canada British Columbia amp Yukon DivisionVancouver Island
May 2018 In this issueWellness and MS Care Partners and Loved Ones Upcoming Events Online education Research News Whats New in EPP Community News MS Society on Parliament Hill
Wellness May is MS Awareness Month
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Wellness Opportunities for MSAwarenessMonth Research has shown that there are considerable benets associated with physical activity forpeople living with MS To that end the MS Society promotes the benets of movement andexercise in our communities and since May is MS Awareness month weve partnered withmany organizations across Vancouver Island to take action to improve LifewithMS byproviding you amazing programs classes and education opportunities Check out the list below to nd out the opportunities we have in store for you this month
1 Free Chair based tness at MOVE
adapted Fitness MOVE Adapted Fitness- 302-531 Yates StVictoria BC V8W 1K7 May 8th 1030-1130 am
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2 Comox Valley- Physiotherapy and MS
MS lesions in the brain or spinal cord candisrupt the normal bladder process byinterfering with the transmission of signalsbetween the brain and urinary system TheJoint Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Centrewill be oering a free informational session topeople in the community aected by MScovering topics about pelvic oor health as wellas managing tone and spasticity
The Joint Physiotherapyand Sports Injury Centre -310 D 8th St Courtney BCV9N 1N3 May 9th 600pm-700pm
3 Nanaimo- Boost Your Brain Power
Exercise training is an approach that isemerging as a promising strategy for treatingcognitive dysfunction in MS This free eventprovides information on how exercise canBoost your Brain Power
Speakers include Dr D Docherty who taughtat the University of Victoria in the School ofExercise Science Physical and HealthEducation Robyn Bull will also include theopportunity to try some seated yoga exercisesthat you can do anywhere
May 12 at 100PM Beban Park Social CentreRooms 2 amp 3 - 2300 BowenRoad Nanaimo BritishColumbia V9R 1Z7
4 Victoria- MS Sex Chocolate and your
Click here to register
Click here for more info and how to register
Sign Up Here
Subscribe Past Issues Translate
Pelvic Floor
MS lesions in the brain or spinal cord candisrupt many processes by interfering with thetransmission of signals between the brain andvarious systems- including the bowel bladderand sexual systems
Join Physiotherapist Eimear Brogan fromNeuroMotion Physiotherapy for an informalconversation about these symptoms managingthese symptoms and how pelvic oor rehabcan help
MS Society of Canada- VictoriaOce May 17th 130 pm
5 Cowichan Valley CBI presents MS and
Persistent Pain
About 50 of people with MS will experiencesome MS related pain during the course oftheir illness MS related pain can take severalforms Pain in MS can be managed but itrequires careful identication of the type ofpain and persistence in determining the besttechniques Join Physiotherapist Tyler Legear for thisinformative and helpful workshop
CBI Health Centre- 149Ingram St 204 DuncanBritish Columbia V9L 1N8 May 24th 5pm
For information about ongoing events programs services self help groups and how we can help pleasevisit our website here
Sign Up Now
Register Here
Subscribe Past Issues Translate
Care Partners and Loved Ones
The 11 Peer Support Program is a telephoneinternet-based program for individuals livingwith MS and their caregivers You or the person you care for may be newly diagnosed have aspecic question or maybe dealing with an issue related to MS Sometimes the best personto talk to is someone who has had similar experiencesContact peersupportprogrammssocietyca or 1-800-268-7582 x3149 to request moreinformation or an application BC Caregivers Week starts May 5th Check out the Self Management 101 webinar by theFamily Caregivers of BC to learn skills to overcome some of the challenges of being acaregiver
Upcoming Events
MS Summer Camp 2018 Registration is Open Now
Subscribe Past Issues Translate
MS Summer Camp is for youth ages 10-18 who have a diagnosis of MS
This yearrsquos camp will be held again in Ontario at Easter Seals CampMerrywood (near Ottawa) from August 11-18
Campers are also introduced to peer support leaders who are successfulyoung adults living with MS This gives campers the opportunity to meetolder peers who have followed their dreams despite their MS diagnosis
The camp (and travel) is FREE for Canadian campers
Online Education
Can Do MS
Several free webinars on healthand wellness are being oered byCan Do MS this year Find out whatthey are and how you can register
Research News
Click here for more information and to register
Subscribe Past Issues Translate
MS Society of Canadapoised to feature researchand researchers for MayAwareness Month andWorld MS Day
The theme for World MS Day (May30) 2018 is BringingUsCloser Theoverall aim of this campaign is tobring people aected by MS closerto those involved in MS research Read more here
Whats new in EPP
The MS Society of Canada has re-opened the Air Conditioner program for 2018 TheEquipment Provision Program will provide limited assistance with funding towards airconditioners for eligible applicants Assistance provided will be based on complete and eligible applications received on a rstcome rst served basis while funds last Clients must apply for assistance before making apurchase in order to ensure they qualify and funding is still available Please submitapplications or questions to the EPP Coordinator John at 604-602-3201 fax 604-689-0377 oremail epp-bcmssocietyca
Click here for more info
Subscribe Past Issues Translate
Community News
MS telehealth clinic opens its doors in NanaimoSatellite clinic considered rst of its kind in Canada
By Tamara Cunningham BC Local News A satellite telehealth clinic for MS patients considered the rst of its kind in Canada openedat Nanaimo Regional General Hospital today May 1 to boost access to neurologists
TeleMS launched four years ago in Parksville as a pilot program allowing patients north of theMalahat to video-conference with their neurologist and access supports closer to home Itrsquosnow a sustained fully funded Island Health program thatrsquos moving to NRGH to be closer tothe emergency department other health professionals and patients in Parksville Nanaimoand Port Alberni
MS Society on Parliament Hill
Continue reading here
Subscribe Past Issues Translate
MS Society takes to Parliament Hill urging Members to act now toimprove LifeWithMS
Secure income and employment improved access and investment in health research amongpriorities
From April 30 to May 2 2018 representatives from the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canadawill meet with parliamentarians in Ottawa to launch MS Awareness Month (May) With hostinga parliamentary reception and having more than 80 meetings scheduled the focus is onraising awareness about MS and getting the government to take action to improveLifeWithMS
The MS Society acknowledges the nancial assistanceof the Province of British Columbia in support of ourPrograms and Services
Copyright copy 2018 MS Society of Canada BC amp Yukon Division All rights reserved
Our mailing address is 1103- 4720 Kingsway Burnaby BC V5H 4N2
Want to change how you receive these emails You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list
Read more here
Subscribe Past Issues Translate
This email was sent to ltltEmail Addressgtgt why did I get this unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences
Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada middot 1103-4720 Kingsway middot Burnaby BC V5H 4N2 middot Canada
Subscribe Past Issues Translate
Wellness Opportunities for MSAwarenessMonth Research has shown that there are considerable benets associated with physical activity forpeople living with MS To that end the MS Society promotes the benets of movement andexercise in our communities and since May is MS Awareness month weve partnered withmany organizations across Vancouver Island to take action to improve LifewithMS byproviding you amazing programs classes and education opportunities Check out the list below to nd out the opportunities we have in store for you this month
1 Free Chair based tness at MOVE
adapted Fitness MOVE Adapted Fitness- 302-531 Yates StVictoria BC V8W 1K7 May 8th 1030-1130 am
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2 Comox Valley- Physiotherapy and MS
MS lesions in the brain or spinal cord candisrupt the normal bladder process byinterfering with the transmission of signalsbetween the brain and urinary system TheJoint Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Centrewill be oering a free informational session topeople in the community aected by MScovering topics about pelvic oor health as wellas managing tone and spasticity
The Joint Physiotherapyand Sports Injury Centre -310 D 8th St Courtney BCV9N 1N3 May 9th 600pm-700pm
3 Nanaimo- Boost Your Brain Power
Exercise training is an approach that isemerging as a promising strategy for treatingcognitive dysfunction in MS This free eventprovides information on how exercise canBoost your Brain Power
Speakers include Dr D Docherty who taughtat the University of Victoria in the School ofExercise Science Physical and HealthEducation Robyn Bull will also include theopportunity to try some seated yoga exercisesthat you can do anywhere
May 12 at 100PM Beban Park Social CentreRooms 2 amp 3 - 2300 BowenRoad Nanaimo BritishColumbia V9R 1Z7
4 Victoria- MS Sex Chocolate and your
Click here to register
Click here for more info and how to register
Sign Up Here
Subscribe Past Issues Translate
Pelvic Floor
MS lesions in the brain or spinal cord candisrupt many processes by interfering with thetransmission of signals between the brain andvarious systems- including the bowel bladderand sexual systems
Join Physiotherapist Eimear Brogan fromNeuroMotion Physiotherapy for an informalconversation about these symptoms managingthese symptoms and how pelvic oor rehabcan help
MS Society of Canada- VictoriaOce May 17th 130 pm
5 Cowichan Valley CBI presents MS and
Persistent Pain
About 50 of people with MS will experiencesome MS related pain during the course oftheir illness MS related pain can take severalforms Pain in MS can be managed but itrequires careful identication of the type ofpain and persistence in determining the besttechniques Join Physiotherapist Tyler Legear for thisinformative and helpful workshop
CBI Health Centre- 149Ingram St 204 DuncanBritish Columbia V9L 1N8 May 24th 5pm
For information about ongoing events programs services self help groups and how we can help pleasevisit our website here
Sign Up Now
Register Here
Subscribe Past Issues Translate
Care Partners and Loved Ones
The 11 Peer Support Program is a telephoneinternet-based program for individuals livingwith MS and their caregivers You or the person you care for may be newly diagnosed have aspecic question or maybe dealing with an issue related to MS Sometimes the best personto talk to is someone who has had similar experiencesContact peersupportprogrammssocietyca or 1-800-268-7582 x3149 to request moreinformation or an application BC Caregivers Week starts May 5th Check out the Self Management 101 webinar by theFamily Caregivers of BC to learn skills to overcome some of the challenges of being acaregiver
Upcoming Events
MS Summer Camp 2018 Registration is Open Now
Subscribe Past Issues Translate
MS Summer Camp is for youth ages 10-18 who have a diagnosis of MS
This yearrsquos camp will be held again in Ontario at Easter Seals CampMerrywood (near Ottawa) from August 11-18
Campers are also introduced to peer support leaders who are successfulyoung adults living with MS This gives campers the opportunity to meetolder peers who have followed their dreams despite their MS diagnosis
The camp (and travel) is FREE for Canadian campers
Online Education
Can Do MS
Several free webinars on healthand wellness are being oered byCan Do MS this year Find out whatthey are and how you can register
Research News
Click here for more information and to register
Subscribe Past Issues Translate
MS Society of Canadapoised to feature researchand researchers for MayAwareness Month andWorld MS Day
The theme for World MS Day (May30) 2018 is BringingUsCloser Theoverall aim of this campaign is tobring people aected by MS closerto those involved in MS research Read more here
Whats new in EPP
The MS Society of Canada has re-opened the Air Conditioner program for 2018 TheEquipment Provision Program will provide limited assistance with funding towards airconditioners for eligible applicants Assistance provided will be based on complete and eligible applications received on a rstcome rst served basis while funds last Clients must apply for assistance before making apurchase in order to ensure they qualify and funding is still available Please submitapplications or questions to the EPP Coordinator John at 604-602-3201 fax 604-689-0377 oremail epp-bcmssocietyca
Click here for more info
Subscribe Past Issues Translate
Community News
MS telehealth clinic opens its doors in NanaimoSatellite clinic considered rst of its kind in Canada
By Tamara Cunningham BC Local News A satellite telehealth clinic for MS patients considered the rst of its kind in Canada openedat Nanaimo Regional General Hospital today May 1 to boost access to neurologists
TeleMS launched four years ago in Parksville as a pilot program allowing patients north of theMalahat to video-conference with their neurologist and access supports closer to home Itrsquosnow a sustained fully funded Island Health program thatrsquos moving to NRGH to be closer tothe emergency department other health professionals and patients in Parksville Nanaimoand Port Alberni
MS Society on Parliament Hill
Continue reading here
Subscribe Past Issues Translate
MS Society takes to Parliament Hill urging Members to act now toimprove LifeWithMS
Secure income and employment improved access and investment in health research amongpriorities
From April 30 to May 2 2018 representatives from the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canadawill meet with parliamentarians in Ottawa to launch MS Awareness Month (May) With hostinga parliamentary reception and having more than 80 meetings scheduled the focus is onraising awareness about MS and getting the government to take action to improveLifeWithMS
The MS Society acknowledges the nancial assistanceof the Province of British Columbia in support of ourPrograms and Services
Copyright copy 2018 MS Society of Canada BC amp Yukon Division All rights reserved
Our mailing address is 1103- 4720 Kingsway Burnaby BC V5H 4N2
Want to change how you receive these emails You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list
Read more here
Subscribe Past Issues Translate
This email was sent to ltltEmail Addressgtgt why did I get this unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences
Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada middot 1103-4720 Kingsway middot Burnaby BC V5H 4N2 middot Canada
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2 Comox Valley- Physiotherapy and MS
MS lesions in the brain or spinal cord candisrupt the normal bladder process byinterfering with the transmission of signalsbetween the brain and urinary system TheJoint Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Centrewill be oering a free informational session topeople in the community aected by MScovering topics about pelvic oor health as wellas managing tone and spasticity
The Joint Physiotherapyand Sports Injury Centre -310 D 8th St Courtney BCV9N 1N3 May 9th 600pm-700pm
3 Nanaimo- Boost Your Brain Power
Exercise training is an approach that isemerging as a promising strategy for treatingcognitive dysfunction in MS This free eventprovides information on how exercise canBoost your Brain Power
Speakers include Dr D Docherty who taughtat the University of Victoria in the School ofExercise Science Physical and HealthEducation Robyn Bull will also include theopportunity to try some seated yoga exercisesthat you can do anywhere
May 12 at 100PM Beban Park Social CentreRooms 2 amp 3 - 2300 BowenRoad Nanaimo BritishColumbia V9R 1Z7
4 Victoria- MS Sex Chocolate and your
Click here to register
Click here for more info and how to register
Sign Up Here
Subscribe Past Issues Translate
Pelvic Floor
MS lesions in the brain or spinal cord candisrupt many processes by interfering with thetransmission of signals between the brain andvarious systems- including the bowel bladderand sexual systems
Join Physiotherapist Eimear Brogan fromNeuroMotion Physiotherapy for an informalconversation about these symptoms managingthese symptoms and how pelvic oor rehabcan help
MS Society of Canada- VictoriaOce May 17th 130 pm
5 Cowichan Valley CBI presents MS and
Persistent Pain
About 50 of people with MS will experiencesome MS related pain during the course oftheir illness MS related pain can take severalforms Pain in MS can be managed but itrequires careful identication of the type ofpain and persistence in determining the besttechniques Join Physiotherapist Tyler Legear for thisinformative and helpful workshop
CBI Health Centre- 149Ingram St 204 DuncanBritish Columbia V9L 1N8 May 24th 5pm
For information about ongoing events programs services self help groups and how we can help pleasevisit our website here
Sign Up Now
Register Here
Subscribe Past Issues Translate
Care Partners and Loved Ones
The 11 Peer Support Program is a telephoneinternet-based program for individuals livingwith MS and their caregivers You or the person you care for may be newly diagnosed have aspecic question or maybe dealing with an issue related to MS Sometimes the best personto talk to is someone who has had similar experiencesContact peersupportprogrammssocietyca or 1-800-268-7582 x3149 to request moreinformation or an application BC Caregivers Week starts May 5th Check out the Self Management 101 webinar by theFamily Caregivers of BC to learn skills to overcome some of the challenges of being acaregiver
Upcoming Events
MS Summer Camp 2018 Registration is Open Now
Subscribe Past Issues Translate
MS Summer Camp is for youth ages 10-18 who have a diagnosis of MS
This yearrsquos camp will be held again in Ontario at Easter Seals CampMerrywood (near Ottawa) from August 11-18
Campers are also introduced to peer support leaders who are successfulyoung adults living with MS This gives campers the opportunity to meetolder peers who have followed their dreams despite their MS diagnosis
The camp (and travel) is FREE for Canadian campers
Online Education
Can Do MS
Several free webinars on healthand wellness are being oered byCan Do MS this year Find out whatthey are and how you can register
Research News
Click here for more information and to register
Subscribe Past Issues Translate
MS Society of Canadapoised to feature researchand researchers for MayAwareness Month andWorld MS Day
The theme for World MS Day (May30) 2018 is BringingUsCloser Theoverall aim of this campaign is tobring people aected by MS closerto those involved in MS research Read more here
Whats new in EPP
The MS Society of Canada has re-opened the Air Conditioner program for 2018 TheEquipment Provision Program will provide limited assistance with funding towards airconditioners for eligible applicants Assistance provided will be based on complete and eligible applications received on a rstcome rst served basis while funds last Clients must apply for assistance before making apurchase in order to ensure they qualify and funding is still available Please submitapplications or questions to the EPP Coordinator John at 604-602-3201 fax 604-689-0377 oremail epp-bcmssocietyca
Click here for more info
Subscribe Past Issues Translate
Community News
MS telehealth clinic opens its doors in NanaimoSatellite clinic considered rst of its kind in Canada
By Tamara Cunningham BC Local News A satellite telehealth clinic for MS patients considered the rst of its kind in Canada openedat Nanaimo Regional General Hospital today May 1 to boost access to neurologists
TeleMS launched four years ago in Parksville as a pilot program allowing patients north of theMalahat to video-conference with their neurologist and access supports closer to home Itrsquosnow a sustained fully funded Island Health program thatrsquos moving to NRGH to be closer tothe emergency department other health professionals and patients in Parksville Nanaimoand Port Alberni
MS Society on Parliament Hill
Continue reading here
Subscribe Past Issues Translate
MS Society takes to Parliament Hill urging Members to act now toimprove LifeWithMS
Secure income and employment improved access and investment in health research amongpriorities
From April 30 to May 2 2018 representatives from the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canadawill meet with parliamentarians in Ottawa to launch MS Awareness Month (May) With hostinga parliamentary reception and having more than 80 meetings scheduled the focus is onraising awareness about MS and getting the government to take action to improveLifeWithMS
The MS Society acknowledges the nancial assistanceof the Province of British Columbia in support of ourPrograms and Services
Copyright copy 2018 MS Society of Canada BC amp Yukon Division All rights reserved
Our mailing address is 1103- 4720 Kingsway Burnaby BC V5H 4N2
Want to change how you receive these emails You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list
Read more here
Subscribe Past Issues Translate
This email was sent to ltltEmail Addressgtgt why did I get this unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences
Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada middot 1103-4720 Kingsway middot Burnaby BC V5H 4N2 middot Canada
Subscribe Past Issues Translate
Pelvic Floor
MS lesions in the brain or spinal cord candisrupt many processes by interfering with thetransmission of signals between the brain andvarious systems- including the bowel bladderand sexual systems
Join Physiotherapist Eimear Brogan fromNeuroMotion Physiotherapy for an informalconversation about these symptoms managingthese symptoms and how pelvic oor rehabcan help
MS Society of Canada- VictoriaOce May 17th 130 pm
5 Cowichan Valley CBI presents MS and
Persistent Pain
About 50 of people with MS will experiencesome MS related pain during the course oftheir illness MS related pain can take severalforms Pain in MS can be managed but itrequires careful identication of the type ofpain and persistence in determining the besttechniques Join Physiotherapist Tyler Legear for thisinformative and helpful workshop
CBI Health Centre- 149Ingram St 204 DuncanBritish Columbia V9L 1N8 May 24th 5pm
For information about ongoing events programs services self help groups and how we can help pleasevisit our website here
Sign Up Now
Register Here
Subscribe Past Issues Translate
Care Partners and Loved Ones
The 11 Peer Support Program is a telephoneinternet-based program for individuals livingwith MS and their caregivers You or the person you care for may be newly diagnosed have aspecic question or maybe dealing with an issue related to MS Sometimes the best personto talk to is someone who has had similar experiencesContact peersupportprogrammssocietyca or 1-800-268-7582 x3149 to request moreinformation or an application BC Caregivers Week starts May 5th Check out the Self Management 101 webinar by theFamily Caregivers of BC to learn skills to overcome some of the challenges of being acaregiver
Upcoming Events
MS Summer Camp 2018 Registration is Open Now
Subscribe Past Issues Translate
MS Summer Camp is for youth ages 10-18 who have a diagnosis of MS
This yearrsquos camp will be held again in Ontario at Easter Seals CampMerrywood (near Ottawa) from August 11-18
Campers are also introduced to peer support leaders who are successfulyoung adults living with MS This gives campers the opportunity to meetolder peers who have followed their dreams despite their MS diagnosis
The camp (and travel) is FREE for Canadian campers
Online Education
Can Do MS
Several free webinars on healthand wellness are being oered byCan Do MS this year Find out whatthey are and how you can register
Research News
Click here for more information and to register
Subscribe Past Issues Translate
MS Society of Canadapoised to feature researchand researchers for MayAwareness Month andWorld MS Day
The theme for World MS Day (May30) 2018 is BringingUsCloser Theoverall aim of this campaign is tobring people aected by MS closerto those involved in MS research Read more here
Whats new in EPP
The MS Society of Canada has re-opened the Air Conditioner program for 2018 TheEquipment Provision Program will provide limited assistance with funding towards airconditioners for eligible applicants Assistance provided will be based on complete and eligible applications received on a rstcome rst served basis while funds last Clients must apply for assistance before making apurchase in order to ensure they qualify and funding is still available Please submitapplications or questions to the EPP Coordinator John at 604-602-3201 fax 604-689-0377 oremail epp-bcmssocietyca
Click here for more info
Subscribe Past Issues Translate
Community News
MS telehealth clinic opens its doors in NanaimoSatellite clinic considered rst of its kind in Canada
By Tamara Cunningham BC Local News A satellite telehealth clinic for MS patients considered the rst of its kind in Canada openedat Nanaimo Regional General Hospital today May 1 to boost access to neurologists
TeleMS launched four years ago in Parksville as a pilot program allowing patients north of theMalahat to video-conference with their neurologist and access supports closer to home Itrsquosnow a sustained fully funded Island Health program thatrsquos moving to NRGH to be closer tothe emergency department other health professionals and patients in Parksville Nanaimoand Port Alberni
MS Society on Parliament Hill
Continue reading here
Subscribe Past Issues Translate
MS Society takes to Parliament Hill urging Members to act now toimprove LifeWithMS
Secure income and employment improved access and investment in health research amongpriorities
From April 30 to May 2 2018 representatives from the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canadawill meet with parliamentarians in Ottawa to launch MS Awareness Month (May) With hostinga parliamentary reception and having more than 80 meetings scheduled the focus is onraising awareness about MS and getting the government to take action to improveLifeWithMS
The MS Society acknowledges the nancial assistanceof the Province of British Columbia in support of ourPrograms and Services
Copyright copy 2018 MS Society of Canada BC amp Yukon Division All rights reserved
Our mailing address is 1103- 4720 Kingsway Burnaby BC V5H 4N2
Want to change how you receive these emails You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list
Read more here
Subscribe Past Issues Translate
This email was sent to ltltEmail Addressgtgt why did I get this unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences
Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada middot 1103-4720 Kingsway middot Burnaby BC V5H 4N2 middot Canada
Subscribe Past Issues Translate
Care Partners and Loved Ones
The 11 Peer Support Program is a telephoneinternet-based program for individuals livingwith MS and their caregivers You or the person you care for may be newly diagnosed have aspecic question or maybe dealing with an issue related to MS Sometimes the best personto talk to is someone who has had similar experiencesContact peersupportprogrammssocietyca or 1-800-268-7582 x3149 to request moreinformation or an application BC Caregivers Week starts May 5th Check out the Self Management 101 webinar by theFamily Caregivers of BC to learn skills to overcome some of the challenges of being acaregiver
Upcoming Events
MS Summer Camp 2018 Registration is Open Now
Subscribe Past Issues Translate
MS Summer Camp is for youth ages 10-18 who have a diagnosis of MS
This yearrsquos camp will be held again in Ontario at Easter Seals CampMerrywood (near Ottawa) from August 11-18
Campers are also introduced to peer support leaders who are successfulyoung adults living with MS This gives campers the opportunity to meetolder peers who have followed their dreams despite their MS diagnosis
The camp (and travel) is FREE for Canadian campers
Online Education
Can Do MS
Several free webinars on healthand wellness are being oered byCan Do MS this year Find out whatthey are and how you can register
Research News
Click here for more information and to register
Subscribe Past Issues Translate
MS Society of Canadapoised to feature researchand researchers for MayAwareness Month andWorld MS Day
The theme for World MS Day (May30) 2018 is BringingUsCloser Theoverall aim of this campaign is tobring people aected by MS closerto those involved in MS research Read more here
Whats new in EPP
The MS Society of Canada has re-opened the Air Conditioner program for 2018 TheEquipment Provision Program will provide limited assistance with funding towards airconditioners for eligible applicants Assistance provided will be based on complete and eligible applications received on a rstcome rst served basis while funds last Clients must apply for assistance before making apurchase in order to ensure they qualify and funding is still available Please submitapplications or questions to the EPP Coordinator John at 604-602-3201 fax 604-689-0377 oremail epp-bcmssocietyca
Click here for more info
Subscribe Past Issues Translate
Community News
MS telehealth clinic opens its doors in NanaimoSatellite clinic considered rst of its kind in Canada
By Tamara Cunningham BC Local News A satellite telehealth clinic for MS patients considered the rst of its kind in Canada openedat Nanaimo Regional General Hospital today May 1 to boost access to neurologists
TeleMS launched four years ago in Parksville as a pilot program allowing patients north of theMalahat to video-conference with their neurologist and access supports closer to home Itrsquosnow a sustained fully funded Island Health program thatrsquos moving to NRGH to be closer tothe emergency department other health professionals and patients in Parksville Nanaimoand Port Alberni
MS Society on Parliament Hill
Continue reading here
Subscribe Past Issues Translate
MS Society takes to Parliament Hill urging Members to act now toimprove LifeWithMS
Secure income and employment improved access and investment in health research amongpriorities
From April 30 to May 2 2018 representatives from the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canadawill meet with parliamentarians in Ottawa to launch MS Awareness Month (May) With hostinga parliamentary reception and having more than 80 meetings scheduled the focus is onraising awareness about MS and getting the government to take action to improveLifeWithMS
The MS Society acknowledges the nancial assistanceof the Province of British Columbia in support of ourPrograms and Services
Copyright copy 2018 MS Society of Canada BC amp Yukon Division All rights reserved
Our mailing address is 1103- 4720 Kingsway Burnaby BC V5H 4N2
Want to change how you receive these emails You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list
Read more here
Subscribe Past Issues Translate
This email was sent to ltltEmail Addressgtgt why did I get this unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences
Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada middot 1103-4720 Kingsway middot Burnaby BC V5H 4N2 middot Canada
Subscribe Past Issues Translate
MS Summer Camp is for youth ages 10-18 who have a diagnosis of MS
This yearrsquos camp will be held again in Ontario at Easter Seals CampMerrywood (near Ottawa) from August 11-18
Campers are also introduced to peer support leaders who are successfulyoung adults living with MS This gives campers the opportunity to meetolder peers who have followed their dreams despite their MS diagnosis
The camp (and travel) is FREE for Canadian campers
Online Education
Can Do MS
Several free webinars on healthand wellness are being oered byCan Do MS this year Find out whatthey are and how you can register
Research News
Click here for more information and to register
Subscribe Past Issues Translate
MS Society of Canadapoised to feature researchand researchers for MayAwareness Month andWorld MS Day
The theme for World MS Day (May30) 2018 is BringingUsCloser Theoverall aim of this campaign is tobring people aected by MS closerto those involved in MS research Read more here
Whats new in EPP
The MS Society of Canada has re-opened the Air Conditioner program for 2018 TheEquipment Provision Program will provide limited assistance with funding towards airconditioners for eligible applicants Assistance provided will be based on complete and eligible applications received on a rstcome rst served basis while funds last Clients must apply for assistance before making apurchase in order to ensure they qualify and funding is still available Please submitapplications or questions to the EPP Coordinator John at 604-602-3201 fax 604-689-0377 oremail epp-bcmssocietyca
Click here for more info
Subscribe Past Issues Translate
Community News
MS telehealth clinic opens its doors in NanaimoSatellite clinic considered rst of its kind in Canada
By Tamara Cunningham BC Local News A satellite telehealth clinic for MS patients considered the rst of its kind in Canada openedat Nanaimo Regional General Hospital today May 1 to boost access to neurologists
TeleMS launched four years ago in Parksville as a pilot program allowing patients north of theMalahat to video-conference with their neurologist and access supports closer to home Itrsquosnow a sustained fully funded Island Health program thatrsquos moving to NRGH to be closer tothe emergency department other health professionals and patients in Parksville Nanaimoand Port Alberni
MS Society on Parliament Hill
Continue reading here
Subscribe Past Issues Translate
MS Society takes to Parliament Hill urging Members to act now toimprove LifeWithMS
Secure income and employment improved access and investment in health research amongpriorities
From April 30 to May 2 2018 representatives from the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canadawill meet with parliamentarians in Ottawa to launch MS Awareness Month (May) With hostinga parliamentary reception and having more than 80 meetings scheduled the focus is onraising awareness about MS and getting the government to take action to improveLifeWithMS
The MS Society acknowledges the nancial assistanceof the Province of British Columbia in support of ourPrograms and Services
Copyright copy 2018 MS Society of Canada BC amp Yukon Division All rights reserved
Our mailing address is 1103- 4720 Kingsway Burnaby BC V5H 4N2
Want to change how you receive these emails You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list
Read more here
Subscribe Past Issues Translate
This email was sent to ltltEmail Addressgtgt why did I get this unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences
Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada middot 1103-4720 Kingsway middot Burnaby BC V5H 4N2 middot Canada
Subscribe Past Issues Translate
MS Society of Canadapoised to feature researchand researchers for MayAwareness Month andWorld MS Day
The theme for World MS Day (May30) 2018 is BringingUsCloser Theoverall aim of this campaign is tobring people aected by MS closerto those involved in MS research Read more here
Whats new in EPP
The MS Society of Canada has re-opened the Air Conditioner program for 2018 TheEquipment Provision Program will provide limited assistance with funding towards airconditioners for eligible applicants Assistance provided will be based on complete and eligible applications received on a rstcome rst served basis while funds last Clients must apply for assistance before making apurchase in order to ensure they qualify and funding is still available Please submitapplications or questions to the EPP Coordinator John at 604-602-3201 fax 604-689-0377 oremail epp-bcmssocietyca
Click here for more info
Subscribe Past Issues Translate
Community News
MS telehealth clinic opens its doors in NanaimoSatellite clinic considered rst of its kind in Canada
By Tamara Cunningham BC Local News A satellite telehealth clinic for MS patients considered the rst of its kind in Canada openedat Nanaimo Regional General Hospital today May 1 to boost access to neurologists
TeleMS launched four years ago in Parksville as a pilot program allowing patients north of theMalahat to video-conference with their neurologist and access supports closer to home Itrsquosnow a sustained fully funded Island Health program thatrsquos moving to NRGH to be closer tothe emergency department other health professionals and patients in Parksville Nanaimoand Port Alberni
MS Society on Parliament Hill
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MS Society takes to Parliament Hill urging Members to act now toimprove LifeWithMS
Secure income and employment improved access and investment in health research amongpriorities
From April 30 to May 2 2018 representatives from the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canadawill meet with parliamentarians in Ottawa to launch MS Awareness Month (May) With hostinga parliamentary reception and having more than 80 meetings scheduled the focus is onraising awareness about MS and getting the government to take action to improveLifeWithMS
The MS Society acknowledges the nancial assistanceof the Province of British Columbia in support of ourPrograms and Services
Copyright copy 2018 MS Society of Canada BC amp Yukon Division All rights reserved
Our mailing address is 1103- 4720 Kingsway Burnaby BC V5H 4N2
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Community News
MS telehealth clinic opens its doors in NanaimoSatellite clinic considered rst of its kind in Canada
By Tamara Cunningham BC Local News A satellite telehealth clinic for MS patients considered the rst of its kind in Canada openedat Nanaimo Regional General Hospital today May 1 to boost access to neurologists
TeleMS launched four years ago in Parksville as a pilot program allowing patients north of theMalahat to video-conference with their neurologist and access supports closer to home Itrsquosnow a sustained fully funded Island Health program thatrsquos moving to NRGH to be closer tothe emergency department other health professionals and patients in Parksville Nanaimoand Port Alberni
MS Society on Parliament Hill
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Subscribe Past Issues Translate
MS Society takes to Parliament Hill urging Members to act now toimprove LifeWithMS
Secure income and employment improved access and investment in health research amongpriorities
From April 30 to May 2 2018 representatives from the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canadawill meet with parliamentarians in Ottawa to launch MS Awareness Month (May) With hostinga parliamentary reception and having more than 80 meetings scheduled the focus is onraising awareness about MS and getting the government to take action to improveLifeWithMS
The MS Society acknowledges the nancial assistanceof the Province of British Columbia in support of ourPrograms and Services
Copyright copy 2018 MS Society of Canada BC amp Yukon Division All rights reserved
Our mailing address is 1103- 4720 Kingsway Burnaby BC V5H 4N2
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MS Society takes to Parliament Hill urging Members to act now toimprove LifeWithMS
Secure income and employment improved access and investment in health research amongpriorities
From April 30 to May 2 2018 representatives from the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canadawill meet with parliamentarians in Ottawa to launch MS Awareness Month (May) With hostinga parliamentary reception and having more than 80 meetings scheduled the focus is onraising awareness about MS and getting the government to take action to improveLifeWithMS
The MS Society acknowledges the nancial assistanceof the Province of British Columbia in support of ourPrograms and Services
Copyright copy 2018 MS Society of Canada BC amp Yukon Division All rights reserved
Our mailing address is 1103- 4720 Kingsway Burnaby BC V5H 4N2
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