Sjögren's syndrome association also known as Sjögren's Quebec
Non-profit organization whose primary mission is to support and inform people with Sjögren syndrome (pronounced "SHOW-grins") and their loved ones. This chronic autoimmune disease of the immune system affects approximately 1% of the general population. Nine times out of ten, they are women – generally aged 50.
What's New
REMINDER – New address from April 1, 2024.
Sjögren’s Syndrome Association Inc. 706 rue Laurier, bureau 100A Beloeil (QC) J3G 4J6 We kindly ask you to update your contacts and note this new address for all our future meetings and correspondence. Telephone: (514) […]
World Sjögren’s Syndrome Day
July 23, 2024 World Sjögren’s Syndrome Day is designed to put a face on the hundreds of people in Quebec who live with this disease, or who suffer from symptoms and have not yet been […]
A Quebec policy for rare diseases and the action plan 2023-2027
A first in Quebec and Canada On June 6, 2022, the Minister of Health and Social Services, Christian Dubé, accompanied by his parliamentary assistant, Marilyne Picard, announced the establishment of the first Quebec policy for […]
Sjögren's syndrome is a rare and currently orphaned systemic autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks the glands that produce saliva (salivary glands) and tears (lacrimal glands), but can also affect other organs such as the lungs, kidneys, lymphatic system and neurological system.
Support meetings and information sessions are organized for our members and their families. These meetings take place in virtual mode on the Zoom platform. We also publish a bilingual magazine entitled "Le Sjögren", sent to our members and selected healthcare professionals four times a year.
In addition, you'll find reliable information on the disease, a list of relevant resources on Sjögren's syndrome, tips on how to modify your environment and lifestyle to improve the impact of symptoms on a daily basis, news on current research and information on our association.
A word about our logo
This logo was chosen in 1994 by the Sjögren's syndrome group shortly after its formation in Montreal (Quebec), Canada. It was designed by one of our members.
Our logo is shaped like an eye, as it is the site of one of the first symptoms associated with Sjögren's syndrome. Dry eyes are the most common symptom. The dove symbolizes the peace that all people with chronic illness actively seek. The heart represents the compassion we have for all those who suffer from this illness.
Many of us have difficulty adjusting to the health problems associated with Sjogren's syndrome. The members of the association try to bring comfort and help to other people suffering from this disease. The tear symbolizes the hydration required for our dry eyes and other parts of our body.