Happening virtually over two days, April 15 & 16, 2023, the first Canadian OM Patient & Caregiver Symposium will include presentations by Canada's leading experts in Ocular Oncology and patients living with Primary and Metastatic Ocular Melanoma. Stay tuned for more details and registration!
This webinar will discuss the drug approval process starting from clinical trials to public reimbursement. Our expert speakers will explain how clinical trials are designed, how to find and access clinical trials in Canada, and how to determine if they are right for you. Attendees will learn how drugs get approved in Canada and who the stakeholders involved are, following the process from clinical trials and efficacy reviews to patient submissions and Health Canada approvals, and finally, provincial reimbursement. Moderated by Kathy Barnard, Founder/President of Save Your Skin Foundation, Stage IV Melanoma Survivor START TIME: 8PM EST | 5PM PST | 6PM MST | 9:30PM NST | 9PM AST Click here for more information
Empowerment Through Connection: Join us during Mental Health Week for a special webinar tailored to individuals actively managing their cancer diagnosis, caregivers providing unwavering support, survivors navigating the aftermath, and anyone touched by cancer. We'll delve into the unique emotional and psychological dimensions of the cancer journey, fostering resilience and building connections within this community. Our featured speakers include Dr. Sue Johnson, Founding Director of the Ottawa Couple and Family Institute and the International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy; Lyanne Westie, SYSF Wellness Support Consultant; Guest speaker Join us for an enriching and supportive discussion that aims to empower you on your cancer journey. Together, we can foster resilience and build lasting connections. REGISTER TODAY!
The 8th Annual Patients Redefining the Future of Health Care in Canada Summit will be held on Zoom during the week of Nov. 13! This annual patient education and awareness Summit is a joint project between Save Your Skin Foundation and Canadian Psoriasis Network, in collaboration with an Indigenous volunteer from Kiyasiw Consulting. Join patients, caregivers, and other healthcare stakeholders from across the country to hear from community leaders, advocates, and experts about long-standing systemic issues related to equity and oppression in our health systems and discover how we can work together to truly modernize healthcare to meet the needs of all. Our schedule for this year: 13 Nov. 11 AM-4 PM EST: Challenges to Meeting People Where They're At 15 Nov. 12 PM-4 PM EST: Highlighting Indigenous Health Needs 16 Nov. 12 PM-4 PM EST: Opportunities to Modernize Health Care to Meet the Needs of All 17 Nov. 12 PM- 1:30 PM EST: Patient Planning Session- restricted to patients/caregivers and related groups Ready to register? Click the the link here.
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