Hi Chronic Pain Future Direction Sessions The CPN Coordinating Centre team will be hosting three, one hour sessions to update the network on the current and future direction of the Chronic Pain Network. All three sessions are the same content so please pick a sesson that works best with your schedule. See below for the date, time, and registration link for each session. We are excited to share the future of CPN with you! | Linda Wilhelm, CPN's Patient Engagement Committe Co-Chair shares with us the launch of Arthritis Action Now in this months Patient's Corner. Linda gave an interview regarding the launch on CBC Moncton radio on Friday, April 17th. Linda is also the the President of The Canadian Arthritis Patient Alliance which was a partner in the creation of Arthritis Action Now. Read more here! | BRIC NS Primary Care Research Day
May 4, 2026 Plan to join us for a one-day conference at Dalhousie University. This interactive event will feature insightful keynote and oral presentations, a poster session, and invaluable networking opportunities, and will bring together primary care researchers, health professionals, decision-makers, students, and community partners. See here for more information | | Have a perspective on prescribing in dentistry? The University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry, in partnership with Canada’s Drug Agency, is inviting dentists to join a virtual consultation shaping a report that highlights key issues and evidence-based interventions for the appropriate use of medications in dental practice on the appropriate use of prescription medications in dental practice. Two facilitated, drop-in town halls will be held on: May 5, 2026 at 12:00p.m. EST May 7, 2026 atb7:30p.m. EST | | L’AQDC vous offre maintenant l’occasion de discuter virtuellement en groupe fermé ou à l’échelle provinciale pour rejoindre tous les membres dans le cadre des groupes d’entraide qui sont d’une durée de 1 h 30. Pour S’INSCRIRE par téléphone, communiquer directement avec l’AQDC : 1 855-230-4198 ou 514-230-4198 Pour PARTICIPER par téléphone à une rencontre ZOOM :1 438 809-7799 et entrez le numéro de réunion que vous recevrez lors de votre inscription.(*6: Mettre en sourdine / Rétablir le son | *9: Lever / baisser la main) Cliquez ici | | Chronic Pain & Opioid Stewardship Wednesdays 3:00 - 4:30pm ET Join our interdisciplinary HUB Team in deepening our understanding of trauma and pain. This 8 part series continues throughout our 2026/2027 session. Register here! This event is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and approved by the Continuing Education and Professional Development Office at the Northern Ontario School of Medicine. You may claim a maximum of 12 hour(s) (credits are automatically calculated). | | Making Research Matter: The Power of Implementation Science This introduction to implementation science will highlight the ways that researchers can apply or embed implementation science into their research, implementation, and evaluation initiatives. Thanks to Dalhousie University's Next Wave Fund for its research centres and institutes, SKIP is able to bring this campus-wide learning opportunity to the Dalhousie community – all faculty, staff, and students are welcome! 📅 Date: May 7, 2026⏰ Time: 4:00-5:30 PM📍 Location: Collaborative Health Education Building Room 170 on the Dalhousie University Campus – Halifax, NS. 💻 Register here | | Conférence | Quand il n’y a pas une seule réponse : décider ensemble face à la douleur musculosquelettique May 12, 2026 12 p.m. Cliquez ici | | Conférence | Accès aux territoires, démocratisation du plein air et santé: Un levier pour le mieux-être et la gestion de la douleur May 27, 2026 12 p.m. Cliquez ici | | The Chronic Pain Network is building a national Pain Atlas - a searchable database of pain researchers across Canada. The goal? To make it easier to - Connect researchers, trainees, and collaborators
- Identify who is working on what and where
- Highlight expertise across disciplines, methods, and regions
- Strengthen grant teams and cross-country partnerships
- Increase visibility of pain research nationally
To ensure your profile is part of the Pain Atlas, please submit your details using the form below.
🔗 Submit your information here | | New CRPS Quick Reference Sheet A new quick reference sheet on Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) has been developed by Krista Baerg, Allen Finely, and Susan Tupper, through the Chronic Pain Network (CPN), to support earlier recognition and improved understanding of this condition. CRPS is often triggered by a minor injury but presents with disproportionate, persistent pain, sensory changes, and functional impacts that can be difficult to assess and manage in practice. This resource highlights key signs, symptoms, and clinical considerations to support early identification and appropriate care. Access the full quick reference sheet here | | Tri-Agency Narrative CV Guide Knowledge to Impact A resource for creating narrative CVs for CIHR, NSERC, and SSHRC funding applications To learn more about this resource click here | | AQDC | Marchons ensemble contre la douleur chronique 2026 Pour une troisième année consécutive, l'AQDC et ses partenaires en douleur chronique proposent l'événement Marchons ensemble contre la douleur chronique dans plusieurs villes du Québec. Le but de cette initiative est de rassembler les personnes touchées de près par la douleur chronique : personnes vivant avec de la douleur chronique, leurs proches et les professionnels de la santé. Cliquez ici | | Conférence | Stratégies non-pharmacologique pour mieux dormir malgré la douleur Jun 9, 2026 12 p.m. Cliquez ici | | Action on Pain Podcast The CPN is proud to support the Action On Pain podcast, which takes a closer look at the implementation of An Action Plan for Pain in Canada. Catch all the latest episodes today. | | CPN is updating our Instragram page regularly. If you are on the app please check us out. Follow for updates from CPN and our partners. Click here to follow us @cpn_rdc | | Do you want to submit content to this newsletter? The Network Update newsletter is published monthly and is sent out to Chronic Pain Network members, supporters, and those interested in the topic of chronic pain. Send your content, including any photos and links to cpn@mcmaster.ca by the 28th of the month to be included in the following month's newsletter. | | | | |
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