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JointHealth™ express   March 5, 2009

CAN CARES-Canadian Arthritis Network's Canadian Arthritis Research Exchange Symposium

The Consumer Advisory Council of the Canadian Arthritis Network along with The Arthritis Society would like to invite you to attend CAN CARES on Saturday April 25, 2009 at the Toronto Marriott Bloor Yorkville Hotel from 9:30a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

A registration fee of $10 will help fund your networking luncheon.

The inaugural CAN CARES event is designed as a day of discussion on arthritis research for people living with arthritis. Join us to hear from some of Canada's top researchers, including:
  • Dr. Monique Gignac on the Psychosocial Aspects of Living and Working with a Chronic Illness
  • Dr. David Holdsworth on Medical Imaging and its Applications in Arthritis Research
  • Dr. Jane Aubin on Deciphering How Estrogen Affects Your Bones and Joints
  • Dr. Gillian Hawker on Living with Osteoarthritis Pain and The Relationships Between Pain, Fatigue, Sleep and Mood in OA
  • Dr. Joanna Sale on Pain Medication Use in Osteoarthritis - How 'bad' does the pain have to be?
In addition to this esteemed speaking faculty, the Honourable Dr. Carolyn Bennett, MP St. Paul's Riding, Toronto will close the day by delivering a keynote address.

To register for this event, please call 1-800-344-6926.

If you require further information, please contact Katy Miller at kmiller2@mtsinai.on.ca or 416-586-4800 Ext. 8842.