DTES Chronic Pain Service: New program provides non-pharmacological pain management support to people experiencing marginalization
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When chronic pain is complicated by factors such as poverty, poor mental health, substance use or trauma, it can further limit a person’s ability to access health care. In this...
show moreIn this month’s episode of the Pain Waves podcast, we’re joined by William Bateman to learn about Vancouver Coastal Health’s new pilot program. The Downtown Eastside Chronic Pain Service is a first-of-its-kind program that provides non-pharmacological pain management support to people living with pain in Vancouver who experience marginalization.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Pain BC's Making Sense of Pain program: https://www.painbc.ca/making-sense-of-pain/program-sites
- Pain BC's Gentle Movement and Relaxation Course: https://painbc.ca/health-professionals/education/gentle-movement-and-relaxation-course
- More about Vancouver Coastal Health's DTES Chronic Pain Service: http://www.vch.ca/about-us/news/news-releases/downtown-eastside-clinics-provide-drug-free-options-for-chronic-pain-management
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