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Accessing Care for Migraine and Headache Disorders in Canada
Finding the right specialist, getting a diagnosis, trying out treatments – people with migraine and headache disorders frequently interact with the healthcare system, and it is not always an easy journey. To help you along the way, our team of medical contributors have created these helpful video webinars, articles, and other resources.
When Work and Health Intersect: the Duty to Accommodate in Practice
Presented by: Candice Roc, BA Hrs, LL.L, J.D. Explore the duty to accommodate in the workplace. Learn how to communicate functional limitations, understand the unique challenges of migraine and...
Person-Centric Communications in Migraine
Migraine Canada participated in a project with other organizations from around the work and key stakeholders to gain a better understanding of Patient Centric Communications. The Primary objectives...
Migraine Guide de Discussion
La gestion de la migraine commence ici : un guide de discussion pour vous préparer à votre rendez-vous avec votre médecin de famille La migraine est une maladie neurologique complexe dont la...
Migraine Discussion Guide
Migraine Management Starts Here: A Discussion Guide to Prepare for Your PCP Appointment Migraine is a complex neurological disease that varies in frequency, severity, and impact, making it a highly...
Navigating Migraine and Headache Care in Canada: A Resource Guide
For Canadians managing migraine, finding effective healthcare support is essential. Navigating the system, however, requires understanding available options and identifying which providers offer...
New Migraine Treatment Guidelines
The Canadian Headache Society has released its updated Migraine Prevention Guidelines, featuring the latest evidence-based recommendations to enhance migraine care. These guidelines provide...
Navigating Migraine and Headache Care in Canada: A Resource Guide
For Canadians managing migraine, finding effective healthcare support is essential. Navigating the system, however, requires understanding available options and identifying which providers offer...
Migraine in Canada: Report Card on Access to Care and Treatment
Migraine is a leading cause of disability in Canada, yet people with migraine and related headache disorders face significant barriers to accessing quality care and treatment. Migraine Canada’s...
Detailed guide on how to use a headache diary
Tracking your migraine attacks through a diary is crucial for effective management. This guide will help you understand how to use a migraine diary to track attack frequency, symptoms, medication...
Migraine Talks Episode 10: Migraine in the Workplace
Despite the World Health Organization recognizing the disabling impact of migraine, there's still much work to be done to change perceptions and adapt work environments. In episode #10, Dr....
Migraine Talks Episode 8: Mental Health and Migraine
Our social environment often perpetuates inaccurate perceptions of migraines, leading to isolation and a vicious cycle of anxiety and depression for those affected. In episode #8, social worker and...
Migraine Talks Episode 7: Migraine Advocacy
In episode #7, Maya Carvalho, founder of the Chronic Migraine Support Group Canada, joins Dr. Leroux to explore the challenges Canadian patients face and the efforts underway to improve their care....
YOU can make a difference –
Help us improve access to migraine care in Canada!
At Migraine Canada, we know that patient resources are only one piece of the puzzle. In addition to supporting people like you, we are diligently working to inform policymakers and healthcare providers about the realities of migraine – after all, it is only possible to access care if care is available! Visit our advocacy toolkit or donate now to support this important work.
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