The information below was initially shared on January 9, 2026. In November, researchers at the University of East Anglia announced a blood test that diagnoses ME/CFS with 96% accuracy . Let that sink in! For years, many of you have been told your illness is "all in your head." This test proves what you already knew: ME/CFS has a clear biological signature. It's measurable. It's real.   "For the first time, we have a simple blood test that can reliably identify ME/CFS — potent

The information below was initiallly shared on November 11, 2025. Long COVID : Scientists have identified the first potential biomarker for Long COVID by detecting SARS-CoV-2 protein fragments in tiny cellular packages in the blood of affected patients Theanalyticalscientist ScienceDaily . Researchers in Japan have also discovered that Long COVID brain fog is connected to measurable changes in AMPA receptors in the brain, and their imaging technique can distinguish Long COVID

The information below was initially distributed on October 10, 2025. Today is a significant day. After months of work and 1,045 of you courageously sharing your experiences, we're releasing the BC ME/CFS, Fibromyalgia, Lyme & Long COVID Survey results. The numbers are both shocking and deeply validating.   You Are Not Alone. You Are Not Imagining This. 93% of you had negative healthcare experiences. Read that again. This isn't a few "difficult" patients. This isn't an isolate

The information below was initially distributed on August 14, 2025. Recent MSP billing compliance changes are set to disrupt care for thousands of patients with ME/CFS, Fibromyalgia, and Long COVID—many of whom were already struggling in a broken healthcare system. With no transition plan in place, approximately 5,000 people face immediate loss of the limited care they had. For a community where 98.5% already have no access to specialized care, this isn't just a service disru

The following information was distributed on June 19, 2025. We have some important advocacy news to share with you. The society recently had the opportunity to speak to the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services regarding the 2026 provincial budget; on behalf of our community, we presented three key recommendations that could transform care for our community in British Columbia.   Building on Past Success Our advocacy efforts have achieved real results b

The following information was initially distributed on June 10, 2025. When people talk about "Long COVID," they're often referring to very different conditions. We want to help you understand that Long COVID actually represents three distinct outcomes of COVID-19 infection—and knowing the difference can be crucial for getting the right care and support.   The Three Types of Long COVID   1. Organ and Tissue Damage: COVID-19 can cause lasting physical damage to organs like th

The following information was first distributed in June of 2025 All remaining eligible Canadians aged 18 to 64 can now apply for the CDCP, with coverage starting as early as June 1, 2025. Canadian Dental Care Plan expands to include millions of new eligible Canadians - Canada.ca   To qualify: be a Canadian resident with household income under $90,000, no existing dental insurance The Canadian Dental Care Plan - Canada.ca , and have filed your 2024 tax return. The plan covers

The following information was originally shared on March 13, 2025. Five years into the COVID-19 pandemic, millions continue to grapple with Long COVID and ME/CFS—conditions plagued by misinformation that perpetuates stigma and inadequate care. In this double-feature installment of our Dispelling Myths series, we tackle two critical fronts: the biological roots of these illnesses and the dangers of outdated treatments. From viral triggers to harmful therapies, let’s separate f