Lymphedema Association of Manitoba

Lymphedema Association of Manitoba

The Lymphedema Association of Manitoba (LAM) is a newly formed organization whose mission is the pursuit of resources, information, education, awareness and support to those affected with or at risk of primary or secondary Lymphedema; their families, health care professionals and the general public.

LAM is an organization of patients and caregivers dedicated to improving the quality of care, access to care and increasing awareness of this chronic, lifetime condition.

Much work needs to be done. Awareness of the condition by health professionals, both in terms of preventing and treating lymphedema, is slim.  Services to Manitobans are not insured (unlike Ontario where 4 garments per year are funded by the Province), and access to trained therapists is uneven and not readily known.

LAM joins organizations in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario and Quebec and the Canadian Lymphedema Framework in working to establish improvements in care and knowledge about lymphedema.

LAM is looking for members.  Individuals with primary or secondary lymphedema, and or their caregivers, are invited to join and become active in achieving the organization's mission. 

LAM has drafted its by-laws; incorporated under the Corporations Act and will be seeking charitable status.  Its inaugural meeting of members will be planned for January 2012.

A membership application form is attached.  Please forward this link : www.lymphmanitoba.ca to anyone that may be interested in supporting the mission of this vital organization.  We will keep you informed as the organization develops.  In the future, concerns regarding lymphedema care in Manitoba can be shared with this organization, proof that change needs to occur.