Chronic Pain and Service: A Veteran’s Journey

After three decades of service in policing which finished with the RCMP , I found myself facing a new battle—chronic pain that grew over time. Managing this journey hasn’t been easy, but support from the DeGroote Pain Clinic and Veterans Affairs has made a difference, giving me tools and hope. To my fellow veterans: don’t wait to seek help. Chronic pain impacts everything in your life, and early intervention is crucial. Together, through research and shared stories, we can build a future with better options and understanding for veterans facing chronic pain.
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Congratulations to Dr. Joy MacDermid on her induction into the Order of Ontario for her inspiring contributions to health and rehabilitation.

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Ceremony Blessing the Site of the Future Monument to Canada’s Mission in Afghanistan

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Third Annual Hiking Event Brings Awareness to Chronic Pain in Canadian Veterans

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Chronic Pain Centre of Excellence for Canadian Veterans Welcomes Cam Kowalski as New Director of Operations

The Chronic Pain Centre of Excellence for Canadian Veterans (CPCoE) is pleased to announce the appointment of Cam Kowalski as its new Director of Operations.
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Indigenous identity, recognition, and connection within the Canadian Armed Forces, told through the lived experience of Indigenous Veteran Captain (Retired) Hélène Le Scelleur.

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National Action Urged To Address Chronic Pain Crisis Among Women And Women Veterans In Canada

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National Roundtable Advances Women’s Health and Chronic Pain Research in Canada

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Fourth Annual Military Veterans Alpine Challenge Highlights Chronic Pain and Resilience

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Now Available – CPCoE 2024–2025 Annual Impact Report

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Announcing the Recipients of the 2024–2025 Research Competition

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Announcing the 2024–2025 Postdoctoral Fellowship Recipient

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Happening Soon: Webinar on Resilience in the Face of Trauma

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Chronic Pain Centre of Excellence for Canadian Veterans and Bayshore HealthCare Unite to Support Veterans at Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025

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Honouring the Sacrifice and Resilience of Canada’s Veterans on Remembrance Day

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Chronic Pain and Service: A Veteran’s Journey

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Congratulations to Dr. Joy MacDermid on her induction into the Order of Ontario for her inspiring contributions to health and rehabilitation.

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Dr. Abhimanyu Sud Joins The Chronic Pain Centre of Excellence for Canadian Veterans as Chief Scientific Officer

The Chronic Pain Centre of Excellence (CPCoE) is excited to announce that Dr. Abhimanyu Sud has joined the team as the new Chief Scientific Officer.
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Dr. Ramesh Zacharias on The Scoop with Joel Sindle

In this feature of The Scoop, CFRC’s Campus News Coordinator, Joel Sindle, sits down with Dr. Ramesh Zacharias, CEO and Medical Director of the Chronic Pain Centre of Excellence for Canadian Veterans.
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Bruno Guévremont and Dawn Herniman on CHCH Evening News with Phil Perkins

Phil Perkins, who co-anchors CHCH Evening News, interviews Bruno Guévremont and Dawn Herniman at the first annual Advisory Council meeting to hear their stories about living with chronic pain, and how they have used physical activity to manage their pain.
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Paul Roos on Morning Live with Bob Cowan / Morning Live avec Bob Cowan

Director of Operations Paul Roos speaks with Bob Cowan on “Morning Live” about how the Centre is partnering with Veterans in our research and working with a national network of interdisciplinary care teams.
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Centre of Excellence on chronic pain launched at McMaster University

‘We can feel hope again,’ says veteran, advocate for veterans’ issues and volunteer with the centre.
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