UTI Symptoms & How to Avoid One
It’s important to recognize UTI symptoms and learn how to help prevent them in the future. Here are some tips from Coloplast.
The GRAGOPEAN Scholarship Trust: Q&A with Mitch Wheeler
The GRAGOPEAN Scholarship Trust helped Mitch return to school with the goal of providing for his family and pursuing a career in construction estimating and drafting and design.
The Spin Doctor: Edema and SCI
“As a paraplegic, I always thought my lower legs looked pretty good in shorts .. Then I got a pretty bad pressure sore and had to spend about a week in bed. During that time, I noticed my calves didn’t seem to be as ‘full’ as they usually are. That’s when I realized that normally, when I’m in my chair, my legs are actually swollen. I’m thinking this can’t be a good thing!” Read on for answers in our Spin Doctor series.
SCI and Pregnancy During COVID-19
SCI BC peer, Jana Husseini shares the challenges, struggles, and joys of pregnancy and childbirth with an SCI during COVID-19.
The GRAGOPEAN Scholarship Trust: Q&A with Mujtabaa Saloojee
Mujtabaa Salojee, a recent recipient of the GRAGOPEAN Scholarship Trust, explains how the funding helped him pursue his passion for art and engineering.
Pressure On: New Research on Neurostimulation and Blood Pressure
Researchers have made an important breakthrough in neurostimulation and the search for a treatment for low blood pressure in people with SCI.
Hand Hygiene for People with Spinal Cord Injury
Hand hygiene has always been important, but it’s even more critical now that we all remain vigilant about this first line of defense against viruses and infections. Here are some guidelines from Coloplast to keep on hand (get it?).
Meet the Complex Rehab Team at Macdonald’s Home Health Care
We recently chatted with our long-time supporters at Macdonald’s Home Health Care to learn more about their Complex Rehab Team. Read on to discover what they offer, who they are, and how they can help you!
Breaking New Ground: SCI on Reality TV
The final season of the hugely popular, made-in-BC reality show Jade Fever offers viewers a new twist: excavator operator Shane Bunce, who joins the cast and single-handedly proves that people with SCI are up to some of the toughest jobs on the planet.
The Spin Doctor: Spasticity and SCI
“I find my spasticity is a lot better with exercise in general, but lately spasticity in my hips is causing me a lot more trouble than it used to. I feel like I’m fighting a losing battle.” Read on for answers in our Spin Doctor series.
Remembering Brad Jacobsen
On February 17, the world lost Brad Jacobsen. He has left us at way too young an age, but he has left an incredible legacy for the organization and for all who knew him. He brought light to the world. He brought light to people in their darkest times.
The Truth is…Intermittent Catheterization Can Add Up
Balancing the financial burden and frequency of intermittent catheterization leads many Canadians to re-use single-use catheters. But is this the best choice? Learn more about catheter use from our sponsors, Coloplast.