by fhcadmin | Nov 10, 2025 | 2025 Campaign, Arthritis, Arthritis Society Canada, Charities, Donations, Messages, Our Impact, Stories
“To all the donors through Federated Health Charities you don’t know me, and I don’t know you—but you’ve significantly impacted my life,” says Zac Spinosa. “And you’ve given me the opportunity to help others as well.” When Zac was diagnosed... 
by fhcadmin | Sep 23, 2024 | Arthritis, Educational, Health, Health Hints
September is Arthritis Awareness Month so this blog gives you just a little information about this disease which affects more than 6 million Canadians. John Hopkins Hospital defines arthritis and other rheumatic diseases as common conditions that cause pain, swelling,... 
by fhcadmin | May 27, 2024 | Arthritis, Arthritis Society Canada, Charities, Our Impact, Stories
What is Arthritis? Arthritis means inflammation or swelling of one or more joints and describes more than 100 conditions that affect joints, tissues around the joint, and other connective tissues. Specific symptoms vary depending on the type of arthritis, but usually... 
by fhcadmin | Sep 25, 2023 | Arthritis, Health
September is Arthritis Awareness Month. Arthritis is a serious and growing problem in Canada. Without action, the number of Canadians living with arthritis is expected to increase by 50% from six million today to nine million by 2040. According to Arthritis Society... 
by fhcadmin | Aug 14, 2023 | Arthritis, Health, Health Hints
Arthritis is Canada’s most common chronic disease, affecting 1 in 5 adults, more than half of whom are working people under age 65. More than two million Ontarians and six million people across Canada are living with arthritis today, and millions more are at... 
by fhcadmin | Jun 14, 2023 | 2023 Campaign, Arthritis, Arthritis Society Canada, Charities, Donations, Our Impact, Our Mission
This year’s Federated Health Charities campaign runs from April 3, 2023, to June 30, 2023. During the campaign, we are highlighting how each of our 21 charities works to improve the health and well-being of people across our province. The 17th charity in our...