Calling For A System Of Care
For people living with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS), Fibromyalgia (FM) and Environmental Sensitivities/Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (ES/MCS).
CareNow Ontario works to create awareness and drive action for the development of a health and social services system that addresses the needs of those who have chronic and complex environmentally linked illnesses. Specifically, CareNow seeks to improve access to services for those who have Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS), Fibromyalgia (FM) and Environmental Sensitivities/Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (ES/MCS).
In the absence of an established system of care, nearly one million people in Ontario live with these intrusive and often debilitating conditions knowing that their physicians lack the diagnostic tools they need to create and support effective treatment plans. CareNow Ontario advocates to make real and effective change happen at both the government and community level so that people have essential and affordable pathways to medical and social care.
Communication and Events
International Awareness Day
May 12, 2023
CareNow Ontario (formerly MEAO) is hosting an International Awareness Day media conference at Queen’s Park on May 10th. Press release to be posted on May 10th.
We are also hosting a zoom meeting for members and friends on May 12th. See Newsflash below with invitation and links. NewsFlash May 2023
Long COVID Looks Like a Neurological Disease: new article
March 1, 2023
Scientific American published a helpful article. It adds new knowledge, makes the fundamental connection between Long COVID and ME, and is authoritative. There are also many interesting applications to MCS.
Long Covid now looks like a Neurological Disease, Scientific American, March 1 2023
May 12th International Awareness Day
May 12, 2023
May 12th International Awareness Day Events
Update on Action Plan Media Advocacy
Newsflash May 2023Action
Three Point Call to Action CareNow Ontario calls on the Government of Ontario to implement a Three point Action Plan.
- Implement and fund a system of care
- Release “Laying the Groundwork”
- Develop case definitions and clinical guidelines.
We Need Your Voice:
- Contact your local MPP and tell them about how the medical conditions of ME, FM and ES/MCS have impacted you and your family and how there is no system of care.
- Leave your MPP the backgrounder and ask them to request the Minister of Health, Sylvia Jones to take action now
- Report back to CareNow Ontario on the outcome at info@carenowontario.org.