Arthritis Society Canada

Data from a new Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) report Taking the Pulse: Measuring shared priorities for Canadian health care, 2024 highlights the urgent need for action to tackle prolonged wait times for joint replacement surgeries. Key points include: • Hip and knee replacements are 2 of the 3 most common inpatient surgeries. • Between April and September 2023, over 66,000 planned hip/knee replacements were performed. • Only 62% of these surgeries met the benchmark wait time of 26 weeks, down from 72% in 2019. • The percentage of patients getting surgery within the benchmark varied greatly across the country (29% in PEI to 77% in ON). Reducing wait times for joint-replacement surgery demands attention at all levels of the government. Join us in advocating for change to end the wait: https://bit.ly/3WXuQfe Read the full report here: https://bit.ly/40ehnmw

Thank you to our wonderful Trail Blazer sponsors for helping us ensure that Arthritis Fire Ball Toronto is truly special. We can't wait to celebrate with you next week on November 2!

Do you want to help further arthritis research? We're always looking for individuals with arthritis to share their unique perspectives and experiences through studies. Check out our list of important research projects you might be eligible to join. https://bit.ly/3VD0y29

Congratulations Susan Holt for being elected as Premier of New Brunswick. We look forward to working with you to support the nearly 150,000 New Brunswickers living with #arthritis. Together, we can help implement solutions to reduce wait times and improve timely access to care.#NBElection2024 #NBpoli

Thank you to our generous community sponsors for helping shine a spotlight on what arthritis has stolen from millions of individuals this Arthritis Awareness Month and beyond. Fresenius Kabi, True North Disability Services, LivRelief

Our heartfelt thanks to our incredible Arthritis Awareness Month champion sponsors. Together, we’ve raised awareness and crucial funds to dispel the myths of arthritis, and with your support, we’re one step closer to a pain-free future for the 6 million people in Canada living with this disease! Thank you for partnering with us! Johnson & Johnson, Tylenol Canada and UCB Biopharma

Pfizer Canada is helping dispel myths about arthritis and highlight its devastating impact through their sponsorship of our Arthritis Talks webinar series and Arthritis Awareness Month. Thank you, Pfizer Canada, for enabling us to be a trusted resource for millions of people in Canada. Your generous, year-round support helps us empower and enable our community to tackle the challenges that come with arthritis.

Arthritis Awareness Month is about drawing attention to the health crisis that is arthritis. We are deeply thankful for our partners who allow us to do this, including one of our lead sponsors, Organon Canada. A long-standing supporter, Organon continues to help us take back what arthritis has stolen. The progress we have made this Arthritis Awareness Month, and the successes we enjoy year-round, wouldn’t be possible without such generosity.

October is National Occupational Therapy Month! We are grateful for what you do to help Canadians take back what arthritis has stolen. Your work is greatly valued! Thank you.

Arthritis Society Canada is grateful for partners like Medline Canada, Corporation, who shares our commitment to improving outcomes and helping people with arthritis live better, fuller lives. Thank you for joining us as a lead sponsor of Arthritis Awareness Month, and for your generous, year-round support. Together, we’re taking back what arthritis has stolen.