Media Advisory -- Arthritis hurts the economy: The Arthritis Society to release Fit for Work survey results revealing the impact of arthritis on Canada's workforce

OTTAWA, Oct. 29, 2012 /CNW/ - On Wednesday October 31, 2012 The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Labour will join Janet Yale, President and CEO, The Arthritis Society, and Dr. Alfred Cividino, a Rheumatologist from McMaster University's Rheumatology Department at 7:30am at the Rideau Club to discuss the economic and social implications of arthritis. Janet Yale will be highlighting key findings from a new survey entitled Fit for Work and will be joined by a father and daughter who will explain how arthritis impacts their work and personal lives.

What:				Arthritis in the Workplace Breakfast
When:				Wednesday October 31, 2012
Time:				7:30am - Breakfast / 8:00am - 8:45am Event
Where:				Rideau Club 99 Bank Street, 15th Floor Ottawa, Ontario
Who:				Federal Minister of Labour, Lisa Raitt Janet Yale, President and CEO, The Arthritis Society Dr. Alfred Cividino, McMaster University Rheumatology Individuals living with arthritis - Laura Moses and Dan Longchamps

 

SOURCE: The Arthritis Society

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For more information or to schedule an interview, please contact:
Tonique Harry
Media Profile
416-342-1847
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Natalie Pavlenko
The Arthritis Society
National Marketing and Communications Manager
416-979-7228 ext. 3348
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