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SUMMARY:Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis Symposium
DESCRIPTION:We are proud to be supporting and sponsoring the the Gladman Krembil Psoriatic Arthritis Research Program’s Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis Symposium. \nIndividuals with psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis\, along with their families\, are invited to join us for an enlightening educational event. This is a HYBRID event\, taking place both virtually and in person. \nProgram Highlights:\nExercises and Physiotherapy Techniques to Treat Common Spine and Joint Pain in PsA Patients\nDr. Ngai Chow\, DC\, MSc\, FCCS(C)\, ACPAC \nWhen and How Short Term Pain Becomes Long Term Pain\nDr. Andrea Furlan\, MD\, PhD \nObesity and Dietary Modifications in PsO and PsA\nDr. Pankti Mehta\, MD\, DM \nFinding Your Motivation and Confidence to Improve Lifestyle Habits: Tips and Tricks to Improve Psoriasis Outcomes and Quality of Life\nDr. Kim Lavoie\, PhD\, FCPA\, FABMR \nPanel discussion featuring: \n\nDr. Dafna Gladman\nDr. Vinod Chandran\nDr. Denis Poddubnyy\nDr. Cheryl Rosen\n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				*Please register no later than September 15\, 2025*\nTo register\, call Sutha and leave a message at 416-603-5800 ext: 5571 or email: sutha.shanmugarajah@uhn.ca  \nLeave a message or email with your last name\, first name\, phone number\, and how many people are attending. If you only want to join virtually\, please provide an email address. \nIf attending in person\, the event location is:\nBMO Education & Conference Centre\, Krembil Discovery Tower\nToronto Western Hospital\n60 Leonard Ave.\, Toronto\, ON H5T 0S8 \nIf attending virtually\, a Zoom link will be emailed to you closer to the event date.
URL:https://sparthritis.ca/event/psoriasis-and-psoriatic-arthritis-symposium/
LOCATION:BMO Education & Conference Centre\, 60 Leonard Avenue\, Toronto\, ON\, M5T 2R1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:HCP events,Live Events
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SUMMARY:CSA and SPARCC - axSpA Summit 2025
DESCRIPTION:Axial Spondyloarthritis (AS/axSpA) is more prominent than rheumatoid arthritis. It affects over 500\,000 people in Canada. Yet\, patients still endure a 7 to 10 year wait for diagnosis. That’s nearly a decade lost to pain\, disability\, and preventable damage. \nThis is our national call to action. Join us for the AS/axSpA Back Summit — the first event of its kind — bringing together leading voices from primary care\, allied health\, rheumatology\, and patient advocacy. Together\, we aim to develop collaborative strategies to shorten the path to diagnosis and transform care. \nYour contribution will help shape a formal\, published report of recommendations designed to influence policy\, systems and improve the diagnostic journey for Canadians living with axSpA. All participants will be acknowledged in this landmark publication that will be made available nationally and will be used as a roadmap for subsequent actions and advocacy. \nWhy Attend? \nMany patients present first with back pain to primary care providers\, allied healthcare providers\, physiotherapists and chiropractors like you. You are a key individual in their path to being diagnosed in a timely manner\, giving them the best opportunity for early and successful treatment. \nBy attending this event\, you will: \n\nBe acknowledged and recognized in a nationally endorsed publication report\, which will shape future policy and care standards for axSpA diagnosis across Canada\nLearn how to identify key red flags for AS/axSpA\nUnderstand the patient journey to identify key touchpoints and opportunities\nCollaborate across disciplines to develop actionable strategies to reduce the delay\nGain enhanced knowledge to support earlier detection of AS/axSpA\nLeverage your voice and work across disciplines to develop strategies to reduce the delay in diagnosis\n\nWhat’s Included? \nLunch Provided: Enjoy a delicious meal while networking with peers.Interactive Learning: Group discussions led by expert facilitators. \nKeynote Speakers: \nDr. Robert Inman\, Dr. Nigil Haroon\, Ms. Laura Passalent \nAgenda: \n12:15 – 1:00 PM: Lunch\, Networking and Registration1:00 – 1:15 PM: Official Opening and Welcome\, Moderator Introductions1:15 – 1:25: Unmasking Axial Spondyloarthritis: Setting the Stage for Change1:25 – 1:35: The Diagnostic Track1:35 – 1:45: Lost Years and Ending the Wait: The importance of early diagnosis and emerging therapeutic outcomes1:45 – 2:00: Patient Journey Experience2:00 – 3:45: Moderated Table Discussions3:45 – 4:00: Summary of Outcomes and Recommendations / Close \n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Reserve your Sport
URL:https://sparthritis.ca/event/csa-and-sparcc-summit-2025/
LOCATION:BMO Education & Conference Centre\, 60 Leonard Avenue\, Toronto\, ON\, M5T 2R1\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Toronto Axial-Spondyloarthritis Patient Forum
DESCRIPTION:Join the Canadian Spondyloarthritis Association (CSA) in conjunction with the Spondyloarthritis Research Consortium of Canada (SPARCC) as we bring back our in-person patient forum.   Join three of SPARCC’s key members to discuss topics such as daily and pain management\,  clinical trials for SpA\,  and the benefits of physical activity.  \nComplimentary Dinner for Registrants and their guests! \nAgenda:5:00 – 6:00 – Registration / Dinner6:00 – Welcome – CSA / SPARCC6:15 – 6:45 – Dr. Inman6:45 – 7:15 – Dr. Haroon7:15 – 7:30 – Bio Break7:30 – 8:00 – Laura Passalent8:00 – 8:30 – CSA Resources + Close \n \nFeaturing: \nROBERT D. INMAN\, MD\, FRCPC \n\nProfessor\, Department of Medicine\, University of Toronto;\nDeputy Physician in Chief\, Research\, Medicine\, University Health Network (UHN)\nCo-Director\, Schroeder Arthritis Institute\, UHN;\nDirector\, Spondylitis Program\, UHN – Toronto Western Hospital\n\nNIGIL HAROON\, MD\, PhD\, DM\, FRCPC \n\nAssociate Professor of Medicine and Rheumatology\, University of Toronto;\nClinician Scientist and Attending Physician\, Division head – Rheumatology\,\nUniversity Health Network & Mt. Sinai Hospital;\nScientist\, Krembil Research Institute; Schroeder Arthritis Institute\nCo-Director\, Spondylitis Program\, UHN – Toronto Western Hospital\n\nLAURA PASSALENT\, PT\, BScPT\, MHSc\, ACPAC \n\nPhysiotherapist Practitioner\, Clinician Investigator\, Schroeder Arthritis Institute\,\nKrembil Research Institute\, Toronto Western Hospital\, University Health Network;\nAssociate Program Director\, Advanced Clinician Practitioner in Arthritis Care Program (ACPAC)\nCentre for Professional Development\, Faculty of Medicine\, University of Toronto\n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Ask your question in Advance\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				THIS REGISTRATION IS FOR IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE ONLY.   IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO REGISTER VIRTALLY\, PLEASE CLICK HERE
URL:https://sparthritis.ca/event/toronto-spondyloarthritis-patient-forum/
LOCATION:BMO Education & Conference Centre\, 60 Leonard Avenue\, Toronto\, ON\, M5T 2R1\, Canada
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