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Monthly Archive for: "January, 2021"
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 New Amendments to Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) Legislation

New Amendments to Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) Legislation

January 21, 2021

What are the new Bill-C7 amendments to Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) legislation and how can you get involved?

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  • Rick FaulknerJust when we overcome the "right religious gr...
 Sweat Your Pain Away: How Exercise Can Help Alleviate Chronic Pain

Sweat Your Pain Away: How Exercise Can Help Alleviate Chronic Pain

January 14, 2021

A new scoping review published recently by BC researchers suggests that physicians treating chronic pain for patients with SCI should consider prescribing physical activity and exercise, along [...]

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     Gerry Price – My Monthly Donation is a Gift for the Future

    Gerry Price – My Monthly Donation is a Gift for the Future

    January 6, 2021

    Now that I’m a little older I think back on everything and believe we need to give back—that’s why I’m a monthly donor. SCI BC has always been there for me and it’s really important to make sure [...]

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      19apr12:00 pm1:30 pmLower Mainland & Fraser Valley Coffee with Pete and Ryan12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

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      Join Pete Froese and Ryan Clarkson every 3rd Monday of the month for a fun and casual chat over coffee! Contact Pete if you’d like more info: pfroese@sci-bc.ca How to Connect

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      Join Pete Froese and Ryan Clarkson every 3rd Monday of the month for a fun and casual chat over coffee! Contact Pete if you’d like more info: pfroese@sci-bc.ca

      How to Connect to Zoom:

      –   From your browser: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82483977388

      –   From your mobile phone or tablet: download the Zoom app from your app store, then use the meeting ID to get in to the meeting. Meeting ID: 824 8397 7388

      –   Dial-in on a landline (telephone): call +1 778 907 2071 Canada (the local number for BC), and enter the Meeting ID when prompted: 824 8397 7388

      –  If not in BC, find your local number here: https://zoom.us/u/acMz0fXoVA

      If you have any questions please contact our InfoLine at 1-800-689-2477 or info@sci-bc.ca.

      Have ideas for other ReachOut! Online sessions? Contact Jenna at jwright@sci-bc.ca to share your feedback.

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      (Monday) 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

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      20apr11:00 am12:00 pmKamloops Online Peer Meet-up11:00 am - 12:00 pm

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      Zoom connection info is below. Missing your Kamloops buddies? Join Scotty & Tyler for a weekly online meet-up! NOTE: This event is part of SCI BC’s ReachOut! Online Peer Groups. Zoom online

      Event Details

      Zoom connection info is below.

      Missing your Kamloops buddies? Join Scotty & Tyler for a weekly online meet-up!

      NOTE: This event is part of SCI BC’s ReachOut! Online Peer Groups. Zoom online conferencing and telephone dial-in is used to connect with everyone. Details on how to connect are below.

      How to Connect to Zoom: 

      –   From your browser: https://zoom.us/j/98960820179

      –   From your mobile phone or tablet: download the Zoom app from your app store, then use the meeting ID to get in to the meeting. Meeting ID: 989 6082 0179

      –   Dial-in on a landline (telephone): call +1 778 907 2071 Canada (the local number for BC), and enter the Meeting ID when prompted: 989 6082 0179

      If you have any questions please contact our InfoLine at 1-800-689-2477 or info@sci-bc.ca.

      Have ideas for other ReachOut! Online sessions? Contact Jenna at jwright@sci-bc.ca to share your feedback.

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      (Tuesday) 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

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      Scott Jamessjames@sci-bc.ca | 250-308-1997

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      20apr6:30 pm7:30 pmCOLOPLAST CATHETER INFO WEBINAR6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

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      Are you reusing your catheters? New best practices provided by nurses may help patients advocate for catheter coverage. Join Coloplast’s Care Team to learn how new guidelines are changing how

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      Are you reusing your catheters? New best practices provided by nurses may help patients advocate for catheter coverage. Join Coloplast’s Care Team to learn how new guidelines are changing how we approach catheter use in Canada. You’ll take away tips and resources that can help you advocate for coverage.

      How to Connect to Zoom: 

      –   From your browser: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81915011723

      –   From your mobile phone or tablet: download the Zoom app from your app store, then use the meeting ID to get in to the meeting. Meeting ID: 8191 5011 723

      –   Dial-in on a landline (telephone): call +1 778 907 2071 Canada (the local number for BC), and enter the Meeting ID when prompted: 989 6082 0179

      If you have any questions please contact our InfoLine at 1-800-689-2477 or info@sci-bc.ca.

      Have ideas for other ReachOut! Online sessions? Contact Jenna at jwright@sci-bc.ca to share your feedback.

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      (Tuesday) 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

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      21apr12:00 pm1:00 pmSCI&U Mindfulness with Mary-Jo12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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      Zoom connection info is below. Get comfortable, allow yourself to relax and notice the peaceful feelings in your mind. This guided meditation is led by peer Mary-Jo Fetterly, a pioneer in

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      Zoom connection info is below.

      Get comfortable, allow yourself to relax and notice the peaceful feelings in your mind. This guided meditation is led by peer Mary-Jo Fetterly, a pioneer in the field of adaptive yoga and mindfulness.

      12PM PST and 3PM EST

      Join on Zoom (requires registration): https://zoom.us/meeting/register/upUoc-yprzMoj9rgx60x6rZc-GJMYaO-nA

      Join on YouTube (no registration required): join here.

      More information about Mary-Jo and SCI&U: https://sci-and-u.ca/basic_pages/34

      If you have any questions please contact our InfoLine at 1-800-689-2477 or info@sci-bc.ca.

      Have ideas for other ReachOut! Online sessions? Contact Jenna at jwright@sci-bc.ca to share your feedback.

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      (Wednesday) 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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