COVID-19 & Myeloma InfoBulletin
Important information & links for our myeloma community
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August 6, 2020 - Edition #13 |
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Martine Elias - Executive Director |
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Hi everyone,
I hope this finds you all well and enjoying this beautiful summer of ours. In our last COVID-19 InfoBulletin on July 9th, we spoke of Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the World Health Organization’s Director General’s comment regarding how the current pandemic is a true test of character in terms of how we must unite for the sake of all humanity.
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Nothing could be truer. As we continue to wage war against this virus, we are witnessing an unprecedented international coming together…not just within the medical and healthcare industries, but amongst all peoples. We’re witnessing stronger social movements for change that are addressing and exposing deeply rooted injustices of inequality. I hope with all my heart that change is coming and that this pandemic is bringing with a re-awakening that will translate into a stronger, more just society for all.
The articles we’ve curated for you this week focus on some exciting research and breakthroughs: the international vaccine race, a Canadian mask that may kill the coronavirus, how Dex and remdesivir, long-time meds for people with myeloma, are being used in hospitals throughout Canada to successfully treat critical COVID-19 patients, the danger of conspiracy theories surrounding the pandemic, and more.
On behalf of the Myeloma Canada team, I hope you find these bulletins interesting and helpful in managing the vast amount of information out there: we can’t afford to fall prey to dangerous conspiracy theories, misinformation and myths. I can’t emphasize enough the importance of looking at, and knowing, the information source of what you’re reading. Make sure it is credible, trust-worthy, reliable and backed by science. And for up-to-date pandemic-related information and safety measures by province, please be sure to visit the COVID-19 and Canada section on myeloma.ca.
Take care, stay safe and stay well,
Martine
*In case you missed our announcement on July 8th, Myeloma Canada has commissioned
3 great-looking and comfortable non-medical grade face masks for you and yours. It was important for us to support local, so we’re proud to say that our masks are made right here, in Canada. Click here for more information on the masks, and on how to order them.
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We’re here to help.
As always, if you have any questions, please send them to Gabriele Colasurdo, Myeloma Canada’s Manager of Education & Patient Services at gcolasurdo@myeloma.ca.
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Please don’t forget that even though we’ve moved to a bi-weekly schedule, our COVID-19 web section on myeloma.ca is updated weekly, so be sure to visit it often.
For any specific issues or questions, it's always best to speak with your healthcare professional. But, we are here for you. If we can be of any help, please contact us at contact@myeloma.ca, or toll-free: 1-888-798-5771. |
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COVID-19 & Myeloma Webinars |
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The webinars below, presented at no charge by either Myeloma Canada or other organizations, focus on myeloma, COVID-19 and/or related topics. Be sure to check out our website as well as our monthly Myeloma Matters e-newsletter for more information, and to stay up-to-date on other webinar announcements.
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Upcoming webinars: August 5 - August 27, 2020
- For more information, click on the links below.
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Click here to see a partial list of other recently held Myeloma Canada InfoWebinars that you may have missed.
- To register, click on the "Register here" button.
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Dialogues in Diversity: Explorations of the EDI Implications of COVID-19 (Webinar Series)
University of Toronto, Faculty of Medicine: Continuing Professional Development
- Series of seven webinars consisting of ninety-minute expert-led, moderated panel discussions focused on five broad thematic areas in relation to the pandemic: Mental Health and Wellness; Women, Gender and Sexual Diversity; Health Inequity, Discrimination; Xenophobia and Allyship; Work and Accommodation; Human Rights
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For full information and to access past webinars, click here
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August 13, 2020, 2:00 – 4:00 pm EST - EDI webinar #6
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August 27, 2020, 2:00 – 4:00 pm EST - EDI webinar #7
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Past webinars
- Click on the links below to access the videos.
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To see a partial list of other recently held Myeloma Canada InfoWebinars that you may have missed, click here.
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Remember, all Myeloma Canada’s InfoWebinars are available for free viewing on our Myeloma Canada YouTube channel
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Canadian Cancer Society - held on July 29, 2020
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C. Elizabeth Dougherty, BSW, MSW, RSW
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Ryerson University - held on July 14, 2020
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Lisa Levesque (BA, MA, MLIS) - Assessment Librarian & Liaison Librarian for Journalism, Communication and Culture, and RTA Media Broadcasting and Sport Media at Ryerson University Library
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Mindfulness@Home Cancer Series - held May 15 to July 3, 2020
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Dr Rob Rutledge, CEO and Chair, Healing and Cancer Foundation, Radiation Oncologist, Nova Scotia Cancer Centre, Associate Professor, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS
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Dr Timothy Walker, Ph.D, Psychotherapist , Mindfulness teacher
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For more information, resources and updates on the COVID-19 virus, we recommend the agencies below: |
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Of course, always remember to call your healthcare provider if you have any concerns about your health. |
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