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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 disable 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

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 Brest Screening
1-800-668-9304

Osteoporosis
1-800-463-6842

Personal Health Information
Personal Act
1-800-461-2036

Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation
1-905-387-5392

Telehealth Ontario (24 hours)
1-866-267-8822

Trillium Drug Programme
1-800-5757-5386
 

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:

Do a full-body skin check ~ check online at www.canadianskin.ca for information of what to look for

There is no evidence that high-cost creams are more effective than low-cost creams

Don’t EVER use tanning booths

Don’t overdo alcohol and caffeine ~ too much will dehydrate the skin

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

Bridges Community Health Centre
1485 Garrison Road
Fort Erie, ON
L2A 1P8
www.inforterie.com

Bridges CHC Newsletter Fort Erie Sept-December 2012.pdf

We have found that most secure way to make an electronic donation is:
www.CanadaHelps.org
Select Donate ~ Health ~ Lupus Foundation of Ontario

 

Page last updated: July 19, 2010