Ask InfoLine: Menopause
“Are my UTI and vaginal symptoms gynecological, urological, or neurological? My doctors are eager to blame perimenopause but nobody’s really certain what to do about it.” SCI BC’s InfoLine team answers this question with the help of Margaret Conquest, a tetraplegic peer and a health promotion advocate.
Tackling Pain Together
Reflections from Kara Stanley and Simon Paradis on a year dedicated to tackling pain and their new book The Pain Project.
Catheters For Free BC
If universal healthcare is free, why do we have to pay to pee? SCI BC member Andy Caswell started the Catheters For Free BC Foundation to urge the provincial government to fund single-use hydrophilic catheters—and he needs your help.
Clearing the Haze
From research to real-life stories from peers, we’re hashing out the latest on cannabis to help you navigate the world of weed with confidence.
Work It Out Together
A new study shows that exercising together offers unique benefits for people with SCI and their care partners.
All Gain and No Pain?
Scientists at Australia’s University of Sydney have been awarded $1.7 million to find out if cannabis can effectively treat chronic pain in people with SCI.
Ask the Spin Doctor: Treating Burns
GF Strong clinicians Bonnie Venables and Shannon Sproule have both seen their share of burns sustained by SCI BC Peers, and offer some important advice about treating and avoiding them.
The Coach Approach
Peer support isn’t new, but what if it could do more? Combining lived experience and research-backed training and tools, peer health coaching helps people with SCI live better. And this is your chance to get involved.
Caring For Our SCI Care Partners Through Online-based Wellbeing Program
Researchers from the RehabPsych Lab launching an internet-delivered cognitive behavioral therapy to improve mental health and quality of life for SCI care partners. Learn how you can get involved and contribute to better care.
Ask the Spin Doctor: Sediment in Bladder
“I’ve tried many things to reduce sediment in my bladder… Nothing has worked.” Dr. Lynn Stothers, researcher and urologist, shares her insights.
Breastfeeding Basics
New clinical practice guidelines and a consumer guide for mothers offer evidence-based recommendations for breastfeeding after SCI.
Ask the Spin Doctor: Finding A Place to Workout
“I want to exercise in a gym, but I don’t live in an area where there is a truly accessible facility. I think there are some local gyms that might work, but I’m a little intimidated and not sure how to approach them. Do you have any advice?” To answer this question, we turned to Dr. Jasmin Ma.