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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Morning Live with Annette Hamm

Veterans Derek Speirs and Marieanne Nyhuis join Annette Hamm on Hamilton’s Morning Live to discuss their experience with chronic pain and the launch of the Chronic Pain Centre of Excellence for Canadian Veterans.
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1010 Newstalk with Dave Trafford

Veteran Derek Speirs speaks with radio host Dave Trafford about his experience with chronic pain, and what the Centre of Excellence means to him.
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Ensuring Our Veterans Get Access to Care They Need

Over 40% of Canadian veterans experience chronic pain, but they often do not receive the proper care they deserve because the current healthcare system is not built to properly address the unique needs that veterans with chronic pain face, like mental illness and PTSD. Veterans also face many barriers to access care. Derek Speirs gives his perspective as a former Submariner in the Canadian Navy.
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Chronic Pain Centre for Veterans on CHCH

Next month, the Chronic Pain Centre of Excellence for Canadian Veterans launches at Hamilton’s McMaster University. Marie-Anne Nyhuis and Derek Speirs are two veterans who have benefited from research and treatment and they joined us this morning to tell us about what happened to them.
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