Monthly Archives: September 2020
Importance of Blood Monitoring
We are often asked if it is necessary to have ongoing blood work while on disease modifying treatments for autoimmune conditions. Blood work is one part of understanding how well your condition is being managed, as well as watching for … Continue reading
ReBlog: Community Based Resources for Adults with Arthritis
In honour of Arthritis Awareness Month, we thought we would share one of our most popular past blogs on arthritis. In April 2019, we brought you this list of helpful resources. If you didn’t see it then, we hope you … Continue reading
When is the flu shot coming?
As we have seen in Australia, there is a definite expectation that Canadians will want to be protected against any vaccine preventable infection possible, including influenza. It is known that getting influenza changes the airway lining, increasing the risk of also … Continue reading
September is Arthritis Awareness Month
Did you know 1 in 5 Canadians live with Arthritis? Charlton Health would like to recognize September as Arthritis Awareness Month. The Arthritis Society has posted several ways for us to be involved, including information sessions, an online concert, and … Continue reading