Opinion: Let’s treat arthritis with the seriousness it deserves Hardip Johal — Vancouver Sun

Opinion: For many in British Columbia, this disease steals pieces of their lives. A shortage of rheumatologists and orthopedic surgeons compounds sufferingImagine having your career, financial stability, and sense of independence stolen by an invisible disease. A disease that relentlessly robs your ability to engage in activities that once brought happiness, meaning and purpose. For nearly 900,000 people in British Columbia, every day this chronic and incurable disease steals pieces of their livelihood, from simple joys to key milestones. This is what it’s like to live with arthritis. Read More …Read More