Arthritis
Arthritis is the swelling and tenderness of one or more joints. The two main types of arthritis — osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis — damage joints differently. In rheumatoid arthritis, your immune system is involved and your joints become red, hot, swollen and painful. These signs of inflammation are not common in joints that have osteoarthritis.
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OsteoArthritis Service Integration System (OASIS)
OASIS is a program that helps people with osteoarthritis self-manage their condition. OASIS classes cover various topics that will help you manage your osteoarthritis well.
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Mary Pack Arthritis Program
The Mary Pack Arthritis Program (MPAP) provides services and education to people with all types of inflammatory arthritis, Systemic Autoimmune Rheumatic Disease (SARD) and complex osteoarthritis. MPAP is operated by Vancouver Coastal Health, but also offers services in health regions across the province, with locations in Vancouver, Victoria, Penticton and Cranbrook.
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OsteoArthritis Service Integration System (OASIS)
OASIS is an education program that helps people with arthritis self-manage thei…
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Mary Pack Arthritis Program (MPAP) Clinics
The Mary Pack Arthritis Program Clinics provide services to people with all typ…
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Mary Pack Arthritis Program Travelling Clinics
The program offers travelling occupational therapy clinics and travelling rheum…
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Mary Pack Arthritis Program Arthritis Classes
The Mary Pack Arthritis Classes help you learn about the different kinds of art…