Action On Pain

In this week's episode, Virginia, Keith, and Jennifer chat with Dr. Norm Buckley to discuss the evolution of chronic pain management in Canada. They explore the history, challenges, and advances in pain care, emphasizing the importance of interdisciplinary approaches and coordinated policy. Dr. Buckley shares insights from his career and highlights the need for integrated, patient-centered car...

In this episode of Action On Pain, Virginia, Keith, and Jennifer speak with Lynn Cooper, a leading pain advocate with over 25 years of experience. Lynn shares her journey from living with persistent pain after a workplace injury to championing the inclusion of lived experience in pain research, policy, and education. The conversation highlights the importance of collaboration, education, and ongoi...

In today's episode, we speak with Maria Hudspith and Dr. Fiona Campbell, co-chairs of the Canadian Pain Task Force. Together, we discuss the origins and impact of Canada’s Action Plan for Pain, highlighting the challenges, breakthroughs, and collaborative efforts that shaped national pain management policy. Gain insight into the importance of lived experience, government support, and community...

In the inaugural episode of Action On Pain, we introduce you to a new podcast dedicated to chronic pain in Canada, guided by the Canadian Action Plan for Pain. As your co-hosts—Jennifer, Keith, and Virginia—we share our personal connections to pain and our mission to raise awareness, share real stories, and highlight national efforts in pain management. We invite you to join our podcast community,...

The Action on Pain podcast is to raise awareness on Health Canada’s "An Action Plan for Pain in Canada" and the status of the six goals as tracked by Pain Canada. The Action Plan’s “six goals represent a national consensus, echoing international agreement, on the key areas for action that will transform how pain is understood and treated.” Pain Canada was created in response to Health Cana...