{"id":2849,"date":"2016-01-23T13:39:04","date_gmt":"2016-01-23T18:39:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sjogren.ca\/home\/"},"modified":"2025-06-01T23:07:34","modified_gmt":"2025-06-02T03:07:34","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sjogren.ca\/en\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\t<h2>Sj\u00f6gren&#8217;s syndrome association also known as Sj\u00f6gren&#8217;s Quebec<\/h2>\n\t<p>Non-profit organization whose primary mission is to support and inform people with Sj\u00f6gren syndrome (pronounced &#8220;SHOW-grins&#8221;) 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 &#8211; generally aged 50.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/sjogren.ca\/en\/sjogrens-syndrome\/\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLearn more\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<h2>\n\t\tWhat&#8217;s New\n\t<\/h2>\n\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sjogren.ca\/enn\/news\/\">See all news<\/a><\/p>\n\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sjogren.ca\/\/en\/sjogrens-syndrome\/\"><strong>Sj\u00f6gren&#8217;s syndrome<\/strong><\/a>  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.<\/p>\n<p>Support meetings and information sessions are organized for our members and their families. These <a href=\"https:\/\/sjogren.ca\/en\/support-meeting\/\"><strong>meetings<\/strong><\/a> take place in virtual mode on the Zoom platform. We also publish a bilingual magazine entitled &#8220;Le Sj\u00f6gren&#8221;, sent to our members and selected healthcare professionals four times a year.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, you&#8217;ll find reliable <a href=\"https:\/\/sjogren.ca\/en\/sjogrens-syndrome\/\"><strong>information<\/strong><\/a> on the disease, a list of relevant <a href=\"https:\/\/sjogren.ca\/en\/ressources\/\"><strong>resources<\/strong><\/a> on Sj\u00f6gren&#8217;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.<\/p>\n<h2>\n\t\tA word about our logo\n\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sjogren.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Capture-decran-2018-10-19-a-20.40.26.png\" alt=\"Association du syndrome de Sj\u00f6gren logo\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"683\" width=\"992\" title=\"Capture d'e\u0301cran 2018-10-19 a\u0300 20.40.26\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n\t<p>This logo was chosen in 1994 by the Sj\u00f6gren&#8217;s syndrome group shortly after its formation in Montreal (Quebec), Canada. It was designed by one of our members.<\/p>\n<p>Our logo is shaped like an eye, as it is the site of one of the first symptoms associated with Sj\u00f6gren&#8217;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.<\/p>\n<p>Many of us have difficulty adjusting to the health problems associated with Sjogren&#8217;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.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sj\u00f6gren&#8217;s syndrome association also known as Sj\u00f6gren&#8217;s Quebec Non-profit organization whose primary mission is to support and inform people with Sj\u00f6gren syndrome (pronounced &#8220;SHOW-grins&#8221;) and their loved ones. 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