DECLARATION World Lymphedema Day March 6th Lymphedema is a global health problem that affects more than 250 million people worldwide, women, men and children of all nationalities and populations. Lymphedema is a chronic and progressive disease of the...
Consensus document on COVID-19 vaccination for patients with lymphedema – The Lymphoedema Support Network et The British Lymphology Society COVID-19 is an infection caused by an infectious respiratory coronavirus. Vaccinations are currently being rolled out across the U.K to...
Therapists are Back As of June 1st, certified lymphedema therapists are authorized to resume service and receive regular and urgent cases. Contact your therapist WITH TOTAL CONFIDENCE. These professionals have been trained to welcome you in a safe environment....
LAQ VIRTUAL Meeting on Lymphedema self-management in times of containment. REGISTER NOW! Presentation in English or French every week. Mandatory registration by email at aql@infolympho.ca – indicate “English meeting”, your name, region + postal code and type of lymphedema...
“People living with lymphedema are NOT at increased risk for coronavirus (COVID-19).” – Dr Anna Towers, MUHC Lymphedema Clinic This applies to both primary and secondary lymphedema. Here are the recommendations of the Lymphedema Association of Québec to effectively...
We are preparing a political action to push forward our requests regarding funding of treatments and compression garments for lymphedema by the RAMQ. Please send our letter and petition to your MNA by Tuesday, March 6, which is World Lymphedema Day. Click...
LYMPHEDEMA ASSOCIATION OF QUÉBEC 2017 Scotiabank Charity Challenge de Montréal 5k Saturday, April 22, 2017, 11:00 am, Park Jean Drapeau, Montréal Our Lymphedema teams are participating for the 7th year in the 2017 Scotiabank Charity Challenge 5k walk/run on...
As of January 1, 2014 the RAMQ will cover partial costs of compression bandages & garments prescribed for lymphedema treatment.