The Canadian Pain Coalition is a Partnership of pain consumer groups, health professionals who care for people in pain, and scientists studying better ways of treating pain. This partnership began in May 2002 as an initiative of the Canadian Pain Society, which remains an active partner.
Our Purpose is to promote sustained improvement in the treatment of all types of pain through:
- Developing educational programs for the public
- Informing government about the needs of the pain community
- Increasing media coverage of pain
Media Clips - Overcome Pain - Live Well Again
Neil Pearson, MSc, BScPT, BA-BPHE, Cert MDT, CYT, 2007
Media Room
Canadian Pain Summit Video
May 10, 2012 » Ottawa
Click here to view select presentations from the Canadian Pain Summit
Chronic pain a growing problem, health summit hears
April 24, 2012 » Ottawa
Chronic pain a growing problem, health summit hears — By Sharon Kirkey, Postmedia News April 24, 2012 5:01 PM — Many patients who need opioids to help control pain can't find a family doctor willing to treat...
Veterans Deserve Better Access to Pain Care
April 19, 2012 » Toronto
Toronto, ON – April 19, 2012 – As our soldiers return home fromAfghanistan, many will be requiring long term care to manage injuries sustained while ontour. Modern military medicine has led...
Better armour, treatment saves more wounded soldiers
April 18, 2012 » Edmonton
Better armour, treatment saves more wounded soldiers, but many left in chronic pain — By Sharon Kirkey, Postmedia News April 18, 2012 2:18 PM — — EDMONTON - Major Mark Campbell who lost both legs to an...
