B.C. Rheumatoid Arthritis Support

09/14/2026

Free virtual live exercise programs

Join Move With Arthritis Research and turn movement into impact. Get active, fundraise, and support life-changing arthritis research.

09/12/2026

09/12/2026

Serious autoimmune diseases like systemic sclerosis and lupus can cause damage to many organs, including the skin, lungs, and kidneys. Many available treatments don't work well for everyone with the disease.

We are studying a promising treatment to better control these diseases by targeting the immune cells that cause them. Find out more: https://ow.ly/ZWLO50ZA21Z

What areas of arthritis research are you most excited to learn about? Share your thoughts in the comments.

09/10/2026

Been wondering about cross symptoms of menopause and autoimmune diseases, and why there is not more cross communication and treatment by caregivers ... Found this:

Unfortunately, when menopausal patients present each symptom in isolation, physicians may have difficulty appreciating that the cause may be declining estrogen. The orthopedic surgeons who performed the literature review call on physicians to develop an understanding of the musculoskeletal syndrome of menopause and to communicate that understanding to patients, thereby facilitating shared decision making in selecting appropriate active treatment as part of comprehensive care.

Is decreased estrogen after menopause driving the increased incidence of autoimmune disease?

08/29/2026

Very important survey

Women are disproportionately affected by arthritis—but too much about their experiences remains unseen, undocumented and poorly understood.

You can help change that.

Arthritis Consumer Experts (ACE) has launched the National Survey on Women and Arthritis to ensure that the voices and experiences of women living with arthritis are heard by the people who shape healthcare policies, programs and access to treatment.

By sharing your experience, you can help build a clearer picture of how arthritis affects women’s health, work, families, relationships and quality of life – and where meaningful change is needed.

The survey is open to women living with any form of arthritis in Canada. We want to hear from women of different ages, backgrounds and regions – and with different experiences of the healthcare system.

Take the National Survey on Women and Arthritis: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ACESurveyWomenandArthritis

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Les femmes sont touchées de manière démesurée par l’arthrite, mais une grande partie de leur expérience reste méconnue, non documentée et mal comprise.

Vous pouvez contribuer à changer les choses.

Le comité ACE (Arthritis Consumer Experts) a lancé l’Enquête nationale sur les femmes et l’arthrite afin que les voix et les expériences des femmes atteintes d’arthrite soient entendues par les décideurs chargés d’élaborer les politiques de santé, les programmes et les conditions d’accès aux traitements.

En partageant votre expérience, vous pouvez contribuer à brosser un tableau plus précis de l’impact de l’arthrite sur la santé, le travail, la vie familiale, les relations et la qualité de vie des femmes, et à identifier les domaines dans lesquels des changements concrets s’imposent.

Cette enquête s’adresse aux femmes atteintes d’une forme quelconque d’arthrite au Canada. Nous souhaitons recueillir les témoignages de femmes de tous âges, de tous horizons et de toutes régions, ayant des expériences variées du système de santé.

Répondez à l’Enquête nationale sur les femmes et l’arthrite : https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ACESurveyWomenandArthritis?lang=fr



Arthritis Society Canada
Arthritis Research Canada
Arthritis Broadcast Network
Canadian Spondyloarthritis Association
Canadian Arthritis Patient Alliance
Lupus Canada
Sjögren's Society Of Canada
Society for Women's Health Research
Association of Women in Rheumatology
Women With Rheumatoid Disease
Young Women's Arthritis Support Group (YWASG)
Women.com
RA Chicks : Women with Rheumatoid Arthritis

08/25/2026

I learned today that the Mary Pack Arthritis Centre has a Pregnancy Clinic!

07/31/2026

Yay! IYKYK!

07/27/2026

What does it really mean for patients to lead health research?

A study led by Arthritis Research Canada trainee Ellen Wang, along with scientist Dr. Linda Li, explores how patient and public leadership is put into practice across the research process.

The study also highlights what is needed to support meaningful patient leadership: shared power, strong partnerships, and recognition that lived experience is expertise.

Read more: https://ow.ly/TWCP50ZmcR2

06/26/2026

See you there!

🎥 Upcoming Webinar: Menopause and Bone Health

On July 10th, join us for an informative webinar exploring the connection between menopause, bone health and autoimmune conditions.

The goal of this webinar is to increase awareness, share practical information and foster meaningful discussion about the challenges and opportunities that arise during menopause.

Participants will hear from individuals with lived experience, researchers, and healthcare professionals who will share insights, emerging knowledge and strategies for navigating this important stage of life.

🗓️ July 10 | 12:00 PM EDT
💻 Online | Free & open to everyone
🔗 Save your spot: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/8taUEyezQ0yBmlhJYVTVtA #/registration

05/30/2026

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) care doesn’t always need to happen in clinic.

A new Arthritis Research Canada study is exploring a flexible follow-up model that supports people living with RA at home or in the community. It tests a new way of providing care, where nurses help patients monitor their RA from home using an online platform.

What do you think would make follow-up care easier or more effective for people living with RA? We welcome your thoughts in the comments.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/UGuZ50Z5K8x