Canadian Brain and Nerve Health Coalition (CBANHC)
committed to improving the quality of life of Canadians
with brain, spinal cord or nerve disorders and injuries
About CBANHC
CBANHC, as a coalition, played a lead role from 2003-2008 in the development of an advocacy strategy for patients with neurological disorders, their families, care-givers, and health-care workers.
The Burden of Neurological Diseases, Disorders and Injuries in Canada, published in June, 2007, documented the economic burden (direct and indirect costs) of eleven of the most common neurological conditions and presented estimates of the disability burden inflicted by six of these conditions.
Objectives
The objectives of the CNSF pertaining to advocacy and leadership are:
To influence public policy in the interests of patients with diseases, disorders and injuries of the nervous system (brain, spinal cord and nerves).
To provide a national forum for communication of information regarding disorders of the nervous system.
To advocate on behalf of the CNSF membership and the profession, in general, in developing and maintaining a greater awareness of, and influencing perceptions about, neurological disorders.
Strategic Activities
To influence public policy in the interests of the patients its members serve, the CNSF will support CBANHC and the NHCC as they strive: To promote greater awareness of the enormous impact of neurological diseases and injuries in Canada;
To work for timely access to cost-effective diagnostic services, comprehensive treatments, and rehabilitation for Canadians with nervous system disease or injury;
To build support for the unique needs of Canadians living with the long-term and often progressive physical and mental disabilities caused by nervous system disease or injury;
To advocate vigorously for increased resources and funding to expand basic, translational, clinical, and outcomes neuroscience research in Canada.
Moving Forward
Current plans for CBANHC, moving forward have been approved by the CNSF Executive Committee, and are effective immediately. These changes may be viewed within the Governance tab of the Member's Centre (CNSF Username and Password required).
Contact Us
Should you have any questions, please contact Dan Morin, CNSF CEO.
CBANHC initiatives
National Physician Survey 2010
Brain Health
Hockey: Safety First
CBANHC Communications
| January, 2010 | A Brain Strategy for Canada (NHCC) |
| February 27, 2009 | CBANHC Update - Responding to the Changing Landscape in Advocacy |
| December 8th, 2007 | CBANHC TASK FORCE Report to the CNSF Board of Directors |
| June 2007 | The Burden of Neurological Diseases, Disorders and Injuries in Canada |
