The Learning Center - Vancouver
The latest in arthritis information available to anyone in BC/Yukon
The Arthritis Society office in Vancouver has a provincial library of 500 books, videos and audiocassettes available on loan to anyone in BC/Yukon,
For more information, please contact
Lower Mainland: the Education Clerk, 871-4521
Outside the Lower Mainland: 1-800-321-1433
http://www.arthritis.ca/local%20programs/british%20columbia/support%20services/tlc/default.asp?s=1
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Treatment Services
The Mary Pack Arthritis Program, Vancouver Hospital and Health Sciences Centre, provides treatment services for people with arthritis across the province of British Columbia
The Mary Pack Arthritis Centre GF Strong Rehabilitation Centre
895 West 10th Ave. .
Vancouver, B.C.
V5Z 1L7
4255 Laurel St
Vancouver, B.C.
V5Z 2G9
Getting a Referral:
A referral from your family physician, rheumatologist or other specialist is needed for most services, programs or clinics.
You do not need a doctor�s referral for social work, nursing education and counseling services or education classes. Once your referral has been received, it will be reviewed and placed on the waiting list for an appointment.
Education Classes
Ongoing education sessions are available for clients and family members. Topics include managing rheumatoid arthritis, pain, stress; and a variety of coping strategies.
http://www.arthritis.ca/local%20programs/british%20columbia/treatment/default.asp?s=1
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Chapters of the Canadian Liver Foundation in your area are located in Nanaimo, Vancouver.
In Nanaimo, your contact is Cleo Vaudrin who can be reached at 753-3545. The mailing address is as follows -- 2240 Elliot Road, RR #4, Site WC-15, Nanaimo, BC, V9R 5X9.
Residents of Vancouver & surrounding areas can reach the local Chapter at 681-4588. The Chapter President is Jennifer Warnyca. Correspondence may be sent to P.O. 570, 810 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 4C9. You can dial toll free in B.C. only at 1-800-856-7261.
http://www.accessmd.ca/clfc.html#604
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Hepatitis C InfoCenter
THIS PAGE contains links to a variety of Hepatitis C information and news. This information is updated regularly. For easier navigation, this section has been subdivided according to the links below.
New Additions
November 28, 2000: Dr. Frank Anderson, MD., FRCP(C) discusses hepatitis C: ''Side Effects'', ''Special Situations'', ''Special Symptoms and Their Management'', as well as ''Clinical Vignettes'' in Hepatitis Newsletters.
http://www.hepnet.com/hepc.html
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