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On April 1st 2023, the new 5 year contract for Immune Globulin (IG) between Canadian Blood Services and manufacturers went into effect. With this new contract, some changes will be taking place across Canada in regards to...
On April 15th, ImmUnity Canada held our Excellence Awards Dinner in Ottawa and recognized the achievements of those in our community who have given back or gone the extra the mile. We are pleased to acknowledge the 2022/23...
Making visible the life stories of families of children who are immunocompromised during COVID-19. For this study, primary investigator Dr. Roberta Woodgate is looking to understand howthe COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the...
ImmUnity Canada is looking for passionate, creative, committed, qualified people to join our Board of Directors for the 2023-2026 term to help guide our organization to meet the needs of the immunodeficiency community. We...
Thanks to everyone who made this year such a huge success. We had over 100 people walking with us this year, which included many of our members and supporters walking to Parliament Hill where Andrea delivered an emotional...
Over the weekend of April 14-16 over 125 patients, family members, physicians, nurses, and stakeholders gathered in person and another 80 joined us online as we celebrated 25 years of serving the immunodeficiency population in...
Our Board Member, Andrea Fernandez Abdul-Rahim, had the privilege of being invited to the House of Commons by the Honorable Mr. Matt Jeneroux. During her visit, Andrea discussed the importance of access to gene therapy for her...
Primary immunodeficiencies (or PIDs) are chronic and rare diseases caused by the absence or malfunctioning of components of the immune system. Most PIDs cannot be cured and require long-term treatment and follow-up. These...
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Immunity Canada grieves with the entire primary immunodeficiency community on the passing of Vicky Modell, co-founder of the Jeffrey Modell Foundation, and a...
"There's a phoenix in each of us, ready to rise." Photographer: Alex MacAulay, Halifax NS Ashley Hickey’s life took a challenging turn during her childhood...
Adult patients are expected to be responsible for their education, careers and financial planning while also managing their health and sometimes a family....