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 The Spin Doctor: How Do I Manage My Periods with a Spinal Cord Injury?

The Spin Doctor: How Do I Manage My Periods with a Spinal Cord Injury?

March 2, 2021

"I was injured late last year and missed my period for several months. Now it’s back and it feels a lot more complicated to manage – got any tips?" Read on for answers in our Spin Doctor series.

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     SCI and COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

    SCI and COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

    March 1, 2021

    Right now, there's a lot of COVID-19 information in the news, online and on TV. What and who do we trust? Because there's so much uncertainty about where to go for reliable information, our team [...]

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       Pressure Relief: New Pressure Ulcer Treatment Heals Fast

      Pressure Relief: New Pressure Ulcer Treatment Heals Fast

      February 23, 2021

      What if we told you that a daily sprinkling of a fine white powder on your open pressure ulcer might cut the healing time in half, or even more? Read more about Amicapsil, a compound that has a [...]

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         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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           Introducing SCI BC’s New Sexual Health Peer Mentorship Program

          Introducing SCI BC’s New Sexual Health Peer Mentorship Program

          December 4, 2020

          Have questions about SCI and sexuality? What about relationships? Dating? Fertility? Look no further! Read on to learn more about our new sexual health peer mentorship program and meet some of [...]

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             Heavy Burden: The Cost of Prescription Medicines

            Heavy Burden: The Cost of Prescription Medicines

            November 10, 2020

            Can adapted rowing machines help to maintain health and fitness? Here's how researchers are helping to create accessible exercise options.

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               Anything But Ordinary: A Look Into SCI BC Peer Passions

              Anything But Ordinary: A Look Into SCI BC Peer Passions

              September 9, 2020

              A look into six SCI BC Peers from across the province who are breaking barriers in unusual sports or passions.

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                 Row For Health: Using Adapted Rowing Machines for Fitness and Health

                Row For Health: Using Adapted Rowing Machines for Fitness and Health

                September 1, 2020

                Can adapted rowing machines help to maintain health and fitness? Here's how researchers are helping to create accessible exercise options.

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                   Delicious Thai Yellow Chicken Curry

                  Delicious Thai Yellow Chicken Curry

                  August 20, 2020

                  This recipe for Thai Yellow Chicken Curry is perfect for spicing up your dinner plans!

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                     Brace Yourself—Using An Orthotic Brace for Healing and Mobility

                    Brace Yourself—Using An Orthotic Brace for Healing and Mobility

                    August 4, 2020

                    How do you heal an injured arm or shoulder when you have to rely on it daily for mobility? One solution might be an orthotic brace.

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                      03mar12:00 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

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                      03mar1:00 pm3:00 pmOkanagan Chin Up - Chin Wag1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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                      Zoom connection info is below. Scotty and James will be leading this casual and uplifting “chin wag” for those who are at home in the Okanagan and ready to connect! This

                      Event Details

                      Zoom connection info is below.

                      Scotty and James will be leading this casual and uplifting “chin wag” for those who are at home in the Okanagan and ready to connect! This is a partnership event with SCI BC and Accessible Okanagan and is video, voice and phone friendly.

                      How to Connect to Zoom: 

                      –   From your browser: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89872170883

                      –   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: 898 7217 0883

                      –   Dial-in on a landline (telephone): call +1 778 907 2071 Canada (the local number for BC), and enter the Meeting ID when prompted: 898 7217 0883

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

                      Have ideas for other ReachOut! Virtual sessions? Contact Teri at tthorson@sci-bc.ca to share your feedback.

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                      (Wednesday) 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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

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                      03mar2:00 pm3:00 pmNorthern BC Online Coffee Group2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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                      Zoom connection info is below. Connect with others at home in Northern BC! Join SCI BC staff and coffee group leaders Brandy Stiles and Lori Slater as they host a casual,

                      Event Details

                      Zoom connection info is below.

                      Connect with others at home in Northern BC! Join SCI BC staff and coffee group leaders Brandy Stiles and Lori Slater as they host a casual, conversational meetup with others in your region. This event is video, voice and phone friendly.

                      Just a reminder with the end of daylight savings time, some areas of the province will no longer be on the same time zone.

                      NOTE: This event is part of SCI BC’s ReachOut! Virtual 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/650057658

                      –   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: 650 057 658

                      –   Dial-in on a landline (telephone): call +1 778 907 2071 Canada (the local number for BC), and enter the Meeting ID when prompted: 650 057 658

                      –  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! Virtual sessions? Contact Teri at tthorson@sci-bc.ca to share your feedback.

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                      (Wednesday) 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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                      Brandy Stilesbstiles@sci-bc.ca | 250-563-6942

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                      03mar7:00 pm7:30 pmWednesday Happy (half) Hour!7:00 pm - 7:30 pm

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                      Zoom connection info is below. Grab you favourite drink (it doesn’t need to be alcoholic!) and join us for some casual group conversation. This mid-week chat is the perfect way to

                      Event Details

                      Zoom connection info is below.

                      Grab you favourite drink (it doesn’t need to be alcoholic!) and join us for some casual group conversation. This mid-week chat is the perfect way to reconnect with new and old friends in the SCI community!

                      Anyone is welcome to join – video, voice and phone friendly.

                      NOTE: This event is part of SCI BC’s ReachOut! Virtual 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/313383156

                      –   From your mobile phone or tablet: download the Zoom app from your app store, then use the meeting ID to get into the meeting. Meeting ID: 313 383 156

                      –   Dial-in on a landline (telephone): call +1 778 907 2071 Canada (the local number for BC), and enter the Meeting ID when prompted: 313 383 156

                      –  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! Virtual sessions? Contact Teri at tthorson@sci-bc.ca to share your feedback.

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                      (Wednesday) 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm

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                      Teri Thorsontthorson@sci-bc.ca | 778-834-2056

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