Canada Pension Plan Disability Benefits
The Canada Pension Plan pays a monthly benefit to people under age 65
who have contributed to the Plan and who are disabled according to CPP
legislation. A monthly benefit is also paid to dependent children of
disabled contributors. For more information, you may contact their
offices toll free at:
1-800-277-9914 (English)
1-800-277-9915 (French)
1-800-255-4786 (TDD/TTY)
www.canada.gc.ca
LANtern Support Line (USA)
If you are a person with lupus ~ OR ~ a friend/family member of a person
with lupus, call to speak to a trained peer counsellor who will help
answer your questions and concerns about lupus.
1-866-505-2253 (Toll Free)
* Cantonese and Mandarin speaking counsellors available
Ontario Trillium Drug Plan
If you are having difficulties making ends meet financially, there is
help available. Call the "Ontario Trillium Drug Plan". They
may be able to help you pay for expensive medications. The Ontario
Trillium Drug Foundation receives $100 million, annually, from funding
generated through Ontario's charity casino initiatives.
1-800-575-5386
1-416-642-3038
PhysiciansForPatients
www.physiciansforpatients.com
Monterey Park, CA
91755
USA
Tel: 310-405-3901
Fax: 323-446-8445
Canada Pension Plan
1-800-277-9914
www.servicecanada.gc.ca
Canadian Diabetes
Operational Support
1-800-268-6021
Fibromyalgia
1-800-321-1433
Government of Canada: Benefits
1-800-O-Canada
1-800-622-6232
Kidney Foundation
1-800-361-7494
Mental Health Service Information Ontario
1-866-531-2600
Ontario Breast Screening
1-800-668-9304
Osteoporosis
1-800-463-6842
Personal Health Information
Protection Act
1-800-461-2036
Telehealth Ontario (24 hours)
1-866-797-0000
Trillium Drug Programme
1-800-575-5386
CoverFX
http://www.coverfx.com/Canada/Maximum-Coverage-Kits-P32C8.aspx?afid=5
Discount Code: lupu101
Canadian
Skin Patient Alliance
A group of patients, dermatologists and others with an interest
in skin came together a few years ago to build this not-for-profit
organization. They have a
website loaded with information about skin diseases and research:
www.canadianskin.ca
Highlights from their Fall 2010 publication:
A
private and safe site for those with skin conditions, diseases and
traumas can be found at:
www.skinergy.ca
this site will allow you to connect with others, share information and
support. Check it out
~ Join ~ and it’s free!!
Dry
Mouth Signs
Do you have a dry or burning sensation in
your mouth? Is there a feeling of discomfort? Do you have difficult
speaking or swallowing? Do you suffer from cracked lips, sores in the
mouth, bleeding gums, dental cavities or bad breath?
These are some of the symptoms that can occur when taking some forms of
medications. There are hundreds of drugs that are commonly used that can
change the saliva's natural defenses.
Make certain to visit your dentist regularly and follow their instructions.
Brushing after each meal or snack; flossing daily and using the proper
toothbrush with help you to maintain or restore good dental hygiene.
Bioxtra offers products that relieve the pain of irritation and burning.
The products, designed especially for dry mouth, will help stimulate and
restore the proper balance of saliva and offer protection for the
future.
Following is the link to Bioxtra which will explain the various products
available for your use:
www.bioxtra.ca
Bridge
Community Health Centre
1485 Garrison Road
Fort Erie, ON
L2A 1P8
www.inforterie.com
