Support meeting
We are delighted to offer our members these virtual meetings lasting 60 to 75 minutes on the Zoom platform. The Sjögren's Syndrome Association volunteers offer support, information and exchange. Whatever stage you're at in your journey towards Sjögren's, whether you're struggling to get a diagnosis, have been diagnosed but don't know what it is, or have several years' experience with the disease, you're all welcome.
If you would like to attend one of the meetings offered, please register online or leave your contact details at the following email address: sjogrenquebec@gmail.com. You will receive the Zoom link a few days before the meeting. If you have any questions, please let us know when you register.
- your name
- your e-mail address
- phone number
- membership number
- date(s) of meeting
2024-02-05
Meeting dates for members only
Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 12:00 or 6:00 p.m. - To mark World Sjögren's Syndrome Day on July 23, the birthday of Dr Henrik Sjögren, who observed Sjögren's syndrome, who first diagnosed Sjögren's syndrome, we're offering our members a meeting via zoom. The aim of this event is to introduce you to a number of reliable and relevant resources on Sjögren's syndrome, which are sure to help you gain a better understanding of this rare disease, which is currently an orphan and little-known by the general public and, unfortunately, by healthcare professionals.
Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. - Replay of lecture by Dr. Shen, rheumatologist (CHUM) - Subject: What is Sjögren's Syndrome? How is it diagnosed? What treatments are available? What complications need to be monitored? What follow-up care is available? What diseases may be associated with Sjögren's? - Conference and discussion.
Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 12:00 - Subject: What is Sjögren's Syndrome? How is it diagnosed? What treatments are available? What complications need to be monitored? What follow-up care is available? What diseases may be associated with Sjögren's? - Guest: Dr. Shen, MD, R4 in Rheumatology (CHUM) - Lecture and questions.
Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 12:00 pm - Subject: Sjögren's syndrome: Review of the lecture by Dr. Aurélie Mourot, MD, R4 in Rheumatology (CHUM) - Presentation and discussion.
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at 12:00 - Subject: Sjögren's syndrome (dry mouth versus dental care) - Presentation and discussion.
Monday, March 4, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. - Subject: Sjogren's syndrome: Diagnosis (tests and antibody research), treatment plan and follow-up - Guest: Dr. Aurélie Mourot, MD, R4 in Rheumatology, Université de Montréal (CHUM) - Lecture and questions.
Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. - Subject: Sjögren's syndrome (dry eyes) - Presentation and discussion.
Monday, February 12, 2024 at 12h00 - Subject: Sjögren's syndrome (dryness, pain, fatigue) - Primary and secondary Sjögren's - Presentation and discussion.