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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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     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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       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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           Comeback Cowboy: How an Injured Rodeo Rider Got Back on the (Adapted) Saddle

          Comeback Cowboy: How an Injured Rodeo Rider Got Back on the (Adapted) Saddle

          December 29, 2020

          After his 2015 rodeo injury, Kevin Cunin didn’t know if he’d ever be able to ride again. Thanks to his own perseverance and a little help from his friends, he’s back in the saddle—and chasing [...]

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             Spinal Cord Injury BC’s Top 10 Blog Posts of 2020!

            Spinal Cord Injury BC’s Top 10 Blog Posts of 2020!

            December 21, 2020

            2020 was one for the books! And although we couldn't be happier it's coming to an end (seriously, didn't it feel like the longest year ever?), we wanted to take a moment and thank everyone for [...]

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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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                   New Connections: Our Annual Report 2020

                  New Connections: Our Annual Report 2020

                  October 22, 2020

                  Another year has come and gone - and what a year it's been. The SCI BC Annual Report 2020 highlights our accomplishments, shares peer stories and showcases the amazing community connections we've [...]

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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

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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 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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