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Canada's most common genetic disorder — 1 in 9 are carriers
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Why is it important to be a member of the Canadian Hemochromatosis Society (CHS)?
- Membership means that you support CHS in its mission and goals.
- Membership means you help CHS promote the early diagnosis and testing of hemochromatosis so that living with the disorder is easily managed.
- Membership means you help CHS deliver awareness and accurate information to all Canadians, including family and friends, physicians and government.
- Membership means you receive the Society’s semi-annual newsletters and e-newsletters.
- Membership means you have a say in the direction of the Society.
- Membership means you are saving lives.
Please become a Member or renew your Membership today.
Canadian Blood Services Partners for Life Registration
The Canadian Hemochromatosis Society is a member of Canadian Blood Services' "Partners for Life" program. If you are in the maintenance phase, you can save more lives by donating your blood through the Canadian Hemochromatosis Society. Register online via the CBS Partners for Life Registration Form, using our Partner ID #CANA002257. Once registered your blood donations will automatically be tracked with no further action on your part. Call 1-888-2-DONATE to book an appointment to donate blood today!
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Very Common, Yet Virtually Unknown
Potentially Fatal, Yet Easily Treatable
Hemochromatosis - Canada's Most Common Genetic Disorder
Hereditary Hemochromatosis (HHC) is the most common genetic disorder affecting Canadians. It is a crippling, potentially fatal condition caused by a defect of iron metabolism that leads to iron overload in vital organs, joints and tissues. The complications caused by the disorder are preventable if a diagnosis is made before the excess iron causes irreversible damage, and effective treatment exists.
Our Purpose
The Canadian Hemochromatosis Society was established to create awareness about this little-known, but common disorder so that early diagnosis would become the rule rather than the exception and needless suffering and premature death from undiagnosed hemochromatosis would become a thing of the past. In the meantime, we are here to provide information and support to those adversely affected by iron overload.
Events
CHS Network Event in Toronto, Ontario
You are invited to attend a small-group event which will connect hemochromatosis patients and their families to others afflicted with the disease in the local community.
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Representatives of the Canadian Hemochromatosis Society (CHS) will provide information on the treatment and management of the disease and updates on the activities of the Society locally, provincially, and nationally. Refreshments and light snacks will be served.
As space is limited, please RSVP early! There is no admission charge for this event.
- Where: Rosedale Golf Club (Toronto), 1901 Mount Pleasant Road
- When: Wednesday, February 1, 2012 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
- How: RSVP by January 28, 2012 to Patrick Haney at phaney@toomuchiron.ca or Bob Rogers at 1-877-223-4766
(Please note that dress is business casual and there is no cell phone use within the facility.)
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Visit the Canadian Hemochromatosis Society blog for information and discussion on hemochromatosis-related issues.
27-Jan-2012 04:00 PM
New Issue of “The Magnet”
Here is the link to the January 2012 issue of our e-newsletter, “The Magnet”. In the newsletter you will find details on Aeroplan’s charitable pooling, the upcoming Toronto Network...
19-Jan-2012 04:38 PM
We Surpassed Our Goal!
We are pleased to announce that in 2011, we surpassed our goal of donating 100 units of blood to Canadian Blood Services. Well, we did more than surpass it, we catapulted over the goal and landed at...
4-Jan-2012 09:15 AM
Insurance Stories
Happy New Year Everyone! In preparation for the Spring 2012 Iron Filings newsletter, we are asking readers to submit their stories regarding insurance coverage. If you have had trouble getting...
Watch Our Video
Watch our 8 minute video, "What is Hemochromatosis?", comissioned by the CHS and directed by Jonathan Leduc.
Featured Resource
Medifocus Guide to Hereditary Hemochromatosis is a highly recommended resource for individuals affected by Hereditary Hemochromatosis. Each guide has current and relevant Hereditary Hemochromatosis research organized into categories for easy reading. Free updates are provided for one year. The Medifocus Guide also provides an international Hereditary Hemochromatosis physician finder. A must have!
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