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Membership in COPD Canada Patient Network is FREE and is open to both Canadians and International individuals.

        Currently, and as time progresses,  we will make/have certain things available to Members.  This may be in the form of educational/information CD's (DVD's; we're currently compiling one now), booklets, brochures, discounts and or coupons from companies etc. We'll also be starting a quarterly e newsletter & hard copy.

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(For Canadian Members:)  We are trying to compile some provincial info re: the coverage of certain meds that are "accepted" on their Pharmacare program.

 

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(For Canadian Members:)  We are also trying to compile a list of  Resources (by province) for Rehab & Support Groups (i.e. Better Breathers groups) for COPDer's even if NOT sanctioned/put on by, or organized by,  the Lung Association. 

 

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 It is our hope to have a representative in every province.  Currently we have physical representation in only 6 provinces . We are  seeking additional representatives.  It would be expected that you would know, or are willing to find out,  the resources available as it pertains to COPD for your province.  You would ultimately be the "resource person" for that province. 

 

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