British Columbians Deserve Equitable Medication Care Recent report highlights BC Government’s lack of funding to support patients with a rare gastrointestinal syndrome and many other conditions 31 life-changing medications are covered in most provinces except BC, and the list is growing April 10, 2024 – Vancouver, BC – The Gastrointestinal Society is urging the Government [...]
Video: The Obesity Journey Video Transcript Each person living with obesity has a unique journey, and many face a lifetime of frustration as they repeatedly try to lose weight and keep it off, while also dealing with shame, stigma, and misunderstanding from others. They are normal people in larger [...]
Survey: Unmet Needs in IBD Please take part in this survey about the Unmet Needs in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). The worldwide effects of the 3Cs: COVID-19, Climate, and Conflict are affecting healthcare. The Gastrointestinal Society represents IBD patients on a variety of healthcare fronts, and we want to learn how we can help [...]
BC Patient Coalition Calls on Minister Dix to Expand Public Medication Coverage Download our report MEDIA RELEASE Vancouver – January 18, 2024 – The Gastrointestinal Society, a member of the MedAccessBC Coalition, unveiled a groundbreaking analysis shedding light on the concerning inequity in British Columbia's public drug plan. The findings underscore [...]
Video: IBD Patient Interviews We had candid discussions with patients across the country, in both English and French, about the reality of living with IBD. Hear directly from people with IBD about the diagnostic process, the way that symptoms really affect day-to-day life, the complexities of the journey to finding a treatment that works, the [...]
Journal Article: The IBS Patient Experience Gail Attara, President & Chief Executive officer Gastrointestinal Society Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common functional condition that affects around 13-20% of Canadians, but a lot of people with IBS don’t seek help, despite often debilitating symptoms. These include abdominal pain, bloating, and constipation and/or diarrhea. There [...]
BadGut® Lecture - Living With Inflammatory Bowel Disease During 2023, we hosted six BadGut® Lectures on Living With Inflammatory Bowel Disease: five in English and one in French, from coast to coast. If you were not able to attend a meeting, or if you wished you had a chance to attend it again, you’re in [...]
Obesity Patient Journey Survey The Gastrointestinal Society and the Canadian Society of Intestinal Research represent patients on a variety of healthcare fronts. Obesity is a chronic disease defined by an excessive amount of body fat that might put an individual at risk of increased health complications. Managing this disease can be challenging and multi-faceted. This [...]
EoE Patient Journey Video Video Transcript If you have recently found out that you or your child has eosinophilic esophagitis, you might be relieved to finally have a diagnosis, but anxious about what the future holds. Each individual has a unique journey, one that, unfortunately, isn’t always easy. However, with the right [...]
Patient-Focused Health Policy We need change There has been a lot of attention lately in the media about the Canada Health Transfer (CHT), which is the mechanism under the Canada Heath Act that ensures that the provinces and territories have sufficient funds to operate healthcare services in their [...]
