In a recent article found in the Globe and Mail, the following was addressed. “One of my friends says she can do a video chat with her doctor, why isn’t this option more widely available?” If, like many others, you are wondering the same thing, you may wish to read the article here.
Are you a patient, family caregiver or healthcare provider who has experience with colorectal cancer? If so, why not share your ideas about NEW research that is needed to improve the lives of those living with and beyond a diagnosis of stage I-III colorectal cancer.
Who is eligible?
1. Stage I-III colorectal cancer patients.
2. Family members to patients diagnosed with state I-III colorectal cancer.
3. Healthcare providers who work with stage I-III colorectal cancer patients.
4. Community or support organization who works with state I-III colorectal cancer patients.
To participate, please visit the following website
If you are interested in learning such things as:
consider attending this free one-hour webinar.
As you may recall, June 6th was “What Matters to You?” day. Although these four words are simple in and of themselves, when a member of our Pts4Chg community introduced them to her homecare team, something special came about. See the results here. Way to go, Emma!
Are you a patient or caregiver? Apply today for a chance to receive a scholarship to the 2019 Infoway Partnership Conference in Ottawa. https://t.co/lrPoWivNKy #thinkdigitalhealth pic.twitter.com/9mBqxUaIvs
— Infoway (@Infoway) May 23, 2019
Imagine that you walked into your doctor’s office and saw this sign on the wall. What would your response be and why?
Even if you have not heard of “Game of Thrones,” you are apt to remember this special gift the cast gave to Claire Walton, an 88-year-old hospice patient.
https://www-m.cnn.com/2019/05/01/entertainment/game-of-thrones-hospice-trnd/
Do you have #SleepApnea? Share your experience to improve sleep apnea care in Canada in this UBC study, “Sleep Apnea Care in Canada: A Patient Survey” led by Dr. Nick Bansback: https://t.co/YLGvx3v58B pic.twitter.com/dQvOEhWYRN
— Sachin R. Pendharkar (@srpendharkar) February 25, 2019
Paul, a member of our Patients for Change community, was recently on CBC’s “The Homestretch.” The focus of the discussion was #EndPJParalysis initiative. To learn what this initiative entails and the exciting results it is garnering, give Paul’s conversation a listen.
If you live in Saskatoon or area, this is something you will want to check out. Atlthough this true event is incredibly sad, Greg’s Story has the potential of bringing about some positive changes to healthcare. In doing so, the hope is to see fewer people falling through the cracks.
Click here for more information and to register.
