All the best this holiday season! We look forward to connecting in the New Year.
Neurological Health Charities of Canada
Non-profit Organizations
Members-based Coalition advocating on behalf Canadians living with neurological conditions, disease and brain injury.
About us
Neurological Health Charities Canada (NHCC) is a member-based coalition comprised of fourteen neurological health charities advocating on behalf of people with brain diseases, disorders, and injuries in Canada. NHCC convenes like-minded organizations with objectives to learn, improve programming, and enhance their ability to deliver effectively on mission-critical objectives. Collectively, these conditions represent one of the leading causes of disability in Canada. In 2008 NHCC lead the first Canadian health study of neurological conditions in Canada receiving $15M to complete the ground-breaking report Mapping Connections released in 2014 and still in use by Public Health Agency of Canada as part of its chronic disease surveillance guidelines and criteria and by Health Canada to inform decision-making on policy and investments. Today, NHCC provides advocacy leadership on important issues affecting people with brain conditions, enabling all member organizations to participate in advocacy efforts as a strong, coordinated voice on brain health issues to government, politicians, and policy advisors. NHCC also provides a critical connection with leading organizations within the brain research community including the Canadian Brain Research Strategy, where NHCC is a partner organization. NHCC also works closely with the Canadian Association for Neuroscience and the CIHR Institute for Neurosciences Mental Health and Addiction. NHCC envisions a Canadian Society where neurological health is valued, promoted, and prioritized through the work of policy-makers and reflected in decisions related to budgeting. We believe that through data-informed decision-making neurological health disorders can be prevented and treated to avoid premature death, disability, and improve the overall quality of life of Canadians through appropriate access to health care treatments and services.
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www.mybrainmatters.ca
External link for Neurological Health Charities of Canada
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Updates
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Let's join together and take action on a Brain Injury Strategy for Canada! You can add your voice today by visiting: https://lnkd.in/emcj25Tx
In just a few days over 500 individuals across Canada sent a letter of support urging Conservative MPs to take action on Bill C-277. We want to thank all those that sent a letter and shared our campaign. Our collective action will hopefully have a positive impact and move Bill C-277 to the Senate without further delay. At this time we will be closing the letter campaign. Please continue to refer to our website for the latest updates. https://lnkd.in/gZUyPpjq _______ We need your help to impress upon Conservative MPs how important it is to allow the National Strategy on Brain Injuries to move forward to the Senate without further delay. Please read this letter and add your name, address and email to send it in support of Bill C-277: https://lnkd.in/emcj25Tx
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The Neuroscience and Mental Health Institute at the University of Alberta has an exciting new initiative to announce! Introducing CONNECTIONS, a collection of artworks and scientific images that portrays aspects of neuroscience, brain diseases and mental health disorders, and their intersections with art and life. This collection was born from a desire to build links among the scientific community at the University of Alberta, patients with neurological and mental health disorders, and the community at large. In this exhibition at the Royal Alberta Museum, you’ll discover the beautiful linkages that exist among our brain cells; weave together the threads of neuroscience research, clinical care, and recovery from brain diseases and mental health disorders; immerse yourself in the inspiring, healing power of art; and highlight the humanity in our connections.
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Our members got "Festive" for our Fall Members meeting today! We had some great roundtable conversations on the value of registries and how a national population-level neurological health survey could help lay the groundwork for greater coordination in patient registries. Are you a neurological health charity seeking to amplify your voice in your work to further your goals of improved coordination of care? Consider joining NHCC and see the difference a coalition makes! Hydrocephalus Canada (formerly SB&H Ontario) Dystonia Medical Research Foundation FragileX Canada Canadian Epilepsy Alliance
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Our Director of Operations and Strategic Affairs Laura Dickson, MBA had an opportunity to join Jennie Z. Young, Ph.D. at the Canadian Brain Research Strategy's symposium: Scaling Research for Impact on November 20th in Ottawa. Diving into the Brain Health Economy and its importance to creativity, innovation and connection was and engaging and important topic for in-depth discussions. A Canadian Brain Initiative funded through the 2025 budget would help prioritize brain health for Canada's future economic properity. #CSPC2024
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Opportunity for those in our community: The deadline to apply to the 2025 Executive Course in Global Health Diplomacy is fast approaching. Offered by the Centre for Global Health at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health (DLSPH), this course is designed for professionals looking to deepen their expertise and broaden their impact in global health diplomacy. The course will explore the theory and practice of global health diplomacy as it relates to current health issues, with a uniquely Canadian approach. Visit our website to learn more, or watch our recently hosted Information Session which provided a detailed overview of the course objectives, format and its impact on past alumni. The 2025 application deadline for Canadian/non-visa-requiring applicants is Monday, November 18, 2024, at 11:59 PM ET. For any questions, please contact globalhealth.dlsph@utoronto.ca.
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Join this special virtual event hosted by the Parliamentary Health Research Caucus, titled Breaking Barriers in Chronic Pain & Addictions Research Co-hosted by the Chronic Pain Network. Date: November 7, 2024 Time: 12:00 - 1:30 PM EST This Virtual Parliamentary Health Research Caucus Event, co-hosted by the Chronic Pain Network, will bring together the top researchers in the field to tackle the challenges of managing chronic pain and addictions, and to explore the unique relationship between the two. Join us for insightful discussions, an expert panel, and interactive Q+A. To reserve your spot check comments.
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GBS/CIDP's national conference is just around the corner. Details below.
Please join us for the GBS/CIDP Foundation of Canada's National Virtual Conference taking place on November 9-10! Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to learn from top experts in the field of inflammatory neuropathies. What you can expect: • Discover the latest advancements and treatments • Learn how new therapies become accessible • Be inspired by the power of nutrition for wellness • Explore stretches to boost your mobility • Find joy through mindfulness techniques • And much more! With so many amazing workshops to choose from, this is an event you won’t want to miss! Register today! 📅 November 9-10 🕐 1pm - 5pm EST 🌎 International Community Welcome 🗣️ Simultaneous translation in French and English ❗ Sessions available on demand from November 14th to 29th for those who register before November 9. ➡️ Register here: https://lnkd.in/gs-XFJwh ℹ️ For more information: www.gbscidp.ca or email us at info@gbscidp.ca
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NHCC's call to action is featured on p.18 of Heal Canada's Fall issue E3Advocacy magazine. A National Population Neurological Health Survey is critical to understanding need and allocating resources effectively. Neurological diseases, disorders and brain injuries are increasingly prevalent as our population ages and as diagnostics improve. Read more here --> https://lnkd.in/gHz87VBM
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Holland Bloorview Kids Rehab Hospital in Toronto released a new Canada-wide report on critical gaps in health care for young adults with disabilities. The study is available here: https://lnkd.in/gXhTHYpc
Turning 18 isn’t so sweet: The critical gaps in health care for young adults with disabilities
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