Health Concerns or Cause-Specific Organizations

Advocates for the Reform of Prescription Opioids (ARPO)

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www.rxreform.org/

Advocates for the Reform of Prescription Opioids is a bi-national organization in the U.S. and Canada, comprised of people who have been adversely affected by the consequences of the massive over-prescribing of prescription opioid pain pills, otherwise known as narcotics. We are bereaved parents, children, siblings and spouses, families of those suffering through an addiction, pain patients, doctors, and citizen advocates working toward more balanced care for patients who suffer from chronic pain, without causing harm to them and to the general public.

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Canadian Epilepsy Alliance/l'Alliance canadienne de l'Ã©pilepsie

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http://www.epilepsymatters.com/

The Canadian Epilepsy Alliance (CEA) is a Canada-wide network of grassroots organizations dedicated to the promotion of independence and quality of life for people with epilepsy and their families, through support services, information, advocacy, and public awareness. CEA works with the International Bureau of Epilepsy and participates in global intiatives representing those living with epilepsy in Canada.

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SafeMedicationUse.ca

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SafeMedicationUse.ca

"Help Prevent Harmful Medication Incidents." This website does not provide medical advice. If you require medical advice, contact your healthcare provider or, if you think you may have a medical emergency, call 911. â€œHealth professionals and consumers can play active roles in preventing mistakes in health care. SafeMedicationUse.ca provides a way for consumers to report medication incidents and to get information about using medicines safely.

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IBS Self Help and Support Group

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IBS Self Help and Support Group

This is the largest on-line community for sufferers of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Review its Online Support Group Checklist and Signup for our free community and join the conversation with its 42,332 active members.

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S.U.G.A.R.

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S.U.G.A.R.

S.U.G.A.R. (Support Unlimited Guaranteed for Appliances Required, Assistance for Diabetic Devices) actively serves the people of Canada by bestowing diabetic devices and or diabetic needs to individuals who are unable to afford or acquire them thus enhancing the quality of life they richly deserve.

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Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada

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Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada

The mission of the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada is: To be a leader in finding a cure for multiple sclerosis and enabling people affected by MS to enhance their quality of life.

Our two major programs provide hope for the future through the support of MS research into the cause, treatment and cure of the disease and hope for today through our many services that assist people with MS and their families.

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Melanoma Network of Canada

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Melanoma Network of Canada

This is a national patient-led organization dedicated to the prevention and elimination of melanoma. Established in 2009 by a small group of patients and caregivers, the MNC works in collaboration with medical professionals, health care agencies and other stakeholders to educate, advocate and fund for:

Early diagnosis and effective treatment of Melanoma
Education
Prevention and awareness programs
Relevant and innovative research
Support for patients and an improved quality of life for those living with Melanoma

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Health Management Rx

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Health Management Rx

The purpose of HMRx is this: to share information of relevance to the healthcare/hospital industry in an op-ed format that sparks discussions among clinicians, constituents, consultants, pundits, and administrative/executive professionals.

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