Drug Shortage Notice: abatacept for subcutaneous injection 125 mg/mL
Bristol Myers Squibb Canada (BMS) is currently experiencing a constrained supply of ORENCIA SC (abatacept for subcutaneous injection 125 mg/mL) Please see the official press release: Orencia SC Payer Letter_03.19.2024_FINAL_ENGLISH (1) […]
CardioRheum Symposium Virtual Conference
Friday, May 3, 2024 8:30am – 2:00pm ET Virtual Conference More information including registration details are available here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/6th-cardio-rheumatology-virtual-symposium-tickets-851649294967 […]
Planetary Health Rheumatology Toolkit Now Available!
Did you know that the healthcare industry is a significant contributor to greenhouse gases, and has a larger carbon footprint than the aviation industry? Dr. Stephanie Tom has been grappling with the impact […]
Registration Open for the 2024 CRA & AHPA Annual Scientific Meeting!
The Canadian Rheumatology Association (CRA) invites you to join in person (or virtually) for the CRA & AHPA Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) at the RBC Convention Centre in Winnipeg from Feb. 28 – Mar 2, […]
Updated Biosimilar Fact Sheet
An updated sheet, including formulations and LU codes is available here: https://ontariorheum.ca/biosimilar-fact-sheet […]
Geoff Carr Fellowship
Geoff Carr Lupus Fellowship RFA 2024-2025 (1) This annual Fellowship allows for a rheumatologist to receive advanced training in lupus by submitting a research project in lupus combined with clinical training at an […]
Public Funding For ANCA and Anti-CCP Tests Effective September 25, 2023!
In thanks to the hard work of many individuals, effective September 25, 2023, ANCA and anti-CCP tests will be funded within the Community Access Pilot program. Criteria has also been established that defines who can […]
Apply for an ORADE Grant!
The mandate of the Ontario Rheumatology Association Development and Education Committee (ORADE) is to support ORA members and AHP colleagues in their professional development by offering educational grants. The grants are available to ORA members and […]
Position Statement – Biosimilar Tiering
The ORA has developed a position statement on biosimilar tiering. Please visit it here: Biosimilar Tiering […]
Call for Abstracts: 2023 Lupus Ontario Annual Symposium
The deadline to submit an abstract for the 2023 Lupus Ontario Annual Symposium is October 21! For more information, please visit this link: Lupus Ontario Call for Abstracts […]
