In this week's episode, Jennifer, Virginia, and Keith welcome Dr. Katie Birnie to discuss advances in equitable pain management for children and youth in Canada. The conversation highlights the importance of early intervention, national standards, and collaborative research. Personal stories underscore the need for better support and awareness. The episode emphasizes the collective progress being made and encourages listeners to stay informed and engaged as Canada works toward more compassionate, effective pain care for all.

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Partnering for Pain Website - https://partneringforpain.com/

University of Calgary - https://profiles.ucalgary.ca/kathryn-birnie

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-birnie-phd/

Childkind International - https://childkindinternational.org/katie-birnie-phd/

Google Scholar - http://scholar.google.ca/citations?user=bgk559sAAAAJ&hl=en

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The Action on Pain podcast is made possible by the generous support of the Chronic Pain Network, a national research and knowledge mobilization network.

In this week's episode of Action on Pain, Keith, Jennifer and Virginia welcome guest Jenny Lorca, an advocate living with chronic pain. The discussion explores Jenny’s personal journey, the importance of community support, and the value of integrating lived and living experience into research, policy, and education. The episode highlights the power of peer connection, advocacy, and collaboration in improving pain management.

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Chronic Pain Network: https://cpn-rdc.ca/people/

CPN Article - https://cpn-rdc.ca/on-validation-or-lip-service-a-conversation-with-the-experts/

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The Action on Pain podcast is made possible by the generous support of the Chronic Pain Network, a national research and knowledge mobilization network.

In today's episode of Action on Pain, Virginia, Keith, and Jennifer welcome Dr. Jaris Swidrovich, an Indigenous pharmacist and advocate, to discuss chronic pain in Canada. Dr. Swidrovich shares insights on the importance of equity, storytelling, and community engagement in pain management, highlighting the role of pharmacists as accessible healthcare partners. The conversation explores the impact of Health Canada’s Action Plan for Pain and the power of lived experience in shaping better care.

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University of Toronto - https://www.pharmacy.utoronto.ca/faculty-staff/jaris-swidrovich-assistant-professor

Research - https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Jaris-Swidrovich

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The Action on Pain podcast is made possible by the generous support of the Chronic Pain Network, a national research and knowledge mobilization network.