New webinars by our member charities responding to the COVID-19 pandemic
Cystic Fibrosis Canada - COVID 19 & CF: Back to School/Work
Wednesday, August 19th, 2020
12:00 PM ET
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Muscular Dystrophy Canada - Return to School: Considerations for Children with Neuromuscular Disorders
Friday, August 21st, 2020
12:00 PM ET
Muscular Dystrophy Canada (MDC) and Jesse's Journey are very pleased to join forces to share information on returning to school for children with neuromuscular disorders. Many parents, caregivers, and guardians face new and difficult choices about how their child will return to school in the fall, such as deciding between in-person, virtual learning and home school.
This presentation is designed to help parents, caregivers, and guardians of children with neuromuscular disorders weigh the risks and benefits of available educational options to help them make decisions about sending their child back to school.
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Archived COVID-19 response webinars
Arthritis Society
Canadian Cancer Society
Crohn’s and Colitis Canada
- COVID-19 Updates: Modeling COVID-19 to Prepare for the Future
- COVID-19 Updates: Mental Health, Diet and Nutrition
- COVID-19 Updates: Risk Factors and Live Q&A
- COVID-19 Updates: Infusion Clinics, Pregnancy and Newborns
- COVID-19 and IBD: What you Need to Know
Cystic Fibrosis Canada
Heart & Stroke
- Self-care during COVID-19 for People with Lived Experience
- Handwashing Technique for People with Stroke and a Weak/Flaccid Arm
- Rehabilitation and self-management techniques during COVID-19 for people living with stroke
- L’autogestion de la santé et des soins pendant la pandémie de la COVID-19
- Caregiving Challenges During COVID-19 and Practical Supports for Staying Afloat
- Sex and Gender Differences in the Risk & Management of COVID-19
Kidney Foundation of Canada
Canadian Lung Association
MS Society of Canada
Muscular Dystrophy Canada
Parkinson Canada
Les Conférences Mémorables 2020 - Fédération québécoise des Sociétés Alzheimer
Nous sommes ravis de vous présenter la nouvelle programmation 2020 des Conférences Mémorables. Les webinaires auront lieu le premier mercredi de chaque mois entre 12h30 et 13h30. L'inscription est gratuite mais obligatoire.
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Facebook Live - Parkinson Canada
Every Thursday
12:00 PM ET
Summary: Join Parkinson Canada's Information & Referral Associates every Thursday as they take questions from people living with Parkinson's, Care Partners and Health Care Professionals. The focus will be on sharing information, tools and resources on Parkinson's disease.
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Webinar Series - Multiple Sclerosis Society
This webinar series tackles common MS symptoms while offering strategies and resources for improving your quality of life by providing an in-depth discussion on topics relating to exercise, nutrition, communication, symptom management, employment, and wellness. All webinars are recorded and saved 24-hours after the live broadcast.
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Fertility and Family Planning Webinar Series - Cystic Fibrosis Canada
Cystic Fibrosis Canada’s Adult CF Advisory Committee (ACFAC) is hosting a 2019-2020 webinar series that explores different aspects of fertility and family planning. Various topics will be discussed throughout this eight-part series.
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Crohn’s & Colitis Canada - Diet and IBD: Fats, Inflammation, and the Microbiome
Wednesday, August 26th, 2020
7:00 PM ET
Learn about the role of diet in IBD, as well as critical research into novel dietary therapies for the prevention and management of IBD that is funded by Crohn's and Colitis Canada.
Experts will discuss the relationship between dietary fats, inflammation, and gut microbiome. They will also provide updates on their lab's research into the effects of dietary fats on colitis using the Mediterranean diet. The Mediterranean diet pattern is widely suggested as an ‘anti-inflammatory’ diet. Registrants will have the opportunity to get their questions answered by the experts during a live Q&A period.
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MS Society - Pain
Tuesday, September 8th, 2020
8:00 PM ET
Pain is an invisible symptom of MS. Explore management strategies for addressing this symptom and maintaining your quality of life.
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Diabetes Canada - No Limits with T1D 2020 Virtual Conference
Saturday, September 12th & 19th, 2020
12:00 PM ET
This two-day conference has a cost, $20 Early bird tickets available until September 1st, 2020
Diabetes Canada’s No Limits with T1D Conference is an annual educational event, specifically geared towards people living with type 1 diabetes, and their support network. Bringing the type 1 community together, this two-day event features expert speakers on diabetes management, information on diabetes-related products and services, and the latest breakthroughs in research. In accordance with guidelines from the World Health Organization and Public Health Agency of Canada, Diabetes Canada is taking this year’s conference on-line, presenting our first virtual conference in support of the type 1 community across Canada.
Event highlights include:
- Nationally renowned speakers
- Interactive Exhibitor Tradeshow
- Themed Chat Rooms where you can connect with health care providers, key diabetes stakeholders and others affected by T1D
- Virtual games, prizes and more!
This year’s No Limits with T1D Conference offers adult and youth participants the opportunity to be inspired, learn and connect.
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Huntington Society of Canada - Community Education Forum – Research Update
Saturday, November 14th, 2020
1:30 PM ET
With multiple huntingtin-lowering trials in progress and more on the way, it’s a time of great progress and excitement in research to develop and test new drugs to fight Huntington disease (HD). But lots of new therapies means more research and terminology that could confuse and overwhelm, and more hype that could lead to disappointment. HDBuzz editors, Dr. Jeff Carroll and Dr. Ed Wild are here to explain what’s going on, what’s coming soon, what it all means, and where to direct your excitement and energy in order to help in the fight.