Lymphedema Association of Ontario upcoming events

LAO VSG (May) (13 May 2026)

Wed, 13 May 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Virtual Support Group

May 13th, 5:00 pm (EST) on ZOOM

TOPIC:
Lymphedema and Anti-inflammatory foods

Please join us for our monthly virtual support group consisting of lymphedema patients and LAO volunteers. Our support groups are a great opportunity for you to share and discuss your personal lymphedema management skills, information, hopes, fears, successes and hardships, all in a safe space to facilitate support and growth.

Join us on the second Wednesday of every month!

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Basic Housekeeping:

Please keep yourself on mute to reduce background noise
There is typically a Q&A period at the end, so please save your questions for then
Feel free to use the chat feature to ask questions or raise your hand to talk
Please note that this session will not be recorded. We kindly ask that no screen captures, audio recordings, or video recordings be made during the presentation. This ensures a respectful and secure environment for all participants and speakers. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Disclaimer:
The content of this presentation is confidential and property of the presenters. It is not intended to be distributed to any third party without their consent. As such, please do not screenshot, record, or tape the contents of this meeting or the individuals in attendance.

The opinions expressed in the presentation are those of the presenter and not necessarily those of the LAO. Therefore, the LAO is not responsible for any content or information in the webinar. The LAO does not endorse any particular vendor product, company or personnel, and our webinars are for educational purposes only.

Please note that if a webinar is being recorded you are providing consent to be recorded. You may keep your camera off if you wish to do so.

Moreover, Information collected through polls or surveys may be addressed in future meetings and in meeting notes, that are available for other patients access. Through your attendance, you have consented for The Lymphedema Association of Ontario to use your first name only, for confidentiality purposes in note taking.

Experience the Difference with JOBST® Confidence (21 May 2026)

Thu, 21 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Experience the Difference with JOBST® Confidence

MAY 21, 2026
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm (ET) | ZOOM WEBINAR

DESCRIPTION:

Join us as we highlight the unique contour fit technology of the JOBST® Confidence offering lymphedema and lipedema patients a enhanced comfort, movement and freedom every day.

SPEAKERS:

Gurleen Gill

National Clinical Specialist, Essity Canada

Hi, I am Gurleen Gill, the National Clinical Specialist for Lymphology and Phlebology at JOBST (Essity). With years of experience as a certified Lymphedema fitter, my passion lies in supporting patients and clinicians with the best Compression Therapy Solutions. Before joining Essity, I worked with Lohmann & Rauscher focusing on a huge portfolio of products and prior to that I served as a Certified ADP Lymphedema fitter. I am dedicated to advancing patient care and education across Canada.

ADP Open Forum: Challenges, Concerns & Solutions for Retailers and Fitters (28 May 2026)

Thu, 28 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT

ADP Open Forum: Challenges, Concerns & Solutions for Retailers and Fitters

MAY 28, 2026
6:00 pm (ET) | ZOOM

DESCRIPTION:

Join the Lymphedema Association of Ontario for an open forum created specifically for retailers and fitters serving lymphedema patients across Ontario.

This discussion is an opportunity to openly share your experiences, concerns, and challenges when working with Ontario’s Assistive Devices Program (ADP). From administrative barriers to patient access issues, we want to hear directly from those navigating the system every day.

All perspectives are welcome. Our goal is to better understand the realities retailers and fitters face, identify common challenges, and explore how the LAO can help advocate for solutions and provide stronger support to the professionals serving the lymphedema community.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
Retailers and Fitters

HOST:

Dolores Steinwall
President, Lymphedema Association of Ontario

LAO VSG (June) (10 Jun 2026)

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Virtual Support Group

June 10th, 5:00 pm (EST) on ZOOM

TOPIC:
What Happens to Lymphedema as we Age

Please join us for our monthly virtual support group consisting of lymphedema patients and LAO volunteers. Our support groups are a great opportunity for you to share and discuss your personal lymphedema management skills, information, hopes, fears, successes and hardships, all in a safe space to facilitate support and growth.

Join us on the second Wednesday of every month!

__________________

Basic Housekeeping:

Please keep yourself on mute to reduce background noise
There is typically a Q&A period at the end, so please save your questions for then
Feel free to use the chat feature to ask questions or raise your hand to talk
Please note that this session will not be recorded. We kindly ask that no screen captures, audio recordings, or video recordings be made during the presentation. This ensures a respectful and secure environment for all participants and speakers. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Lymphedema Association of Ontario upcoming events

LAO VSG (May) (13 May 2026)

Virtual Support Group

Experience the Difference with JOBST® Confidence (21 May 2026)

Experience the Difference with JOBST® Confidence

MAY 21, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm (ET) | ZOOM WEBINAR

DESCRIPTION:

SPEAKERS:

ADP Open Forum: Challenges, Concerns & Solutions for Retailers and Fitters (28 May 2026)

ADP Open Forum: Challenges, Concerns & Solutions for Retailers and Fitters

MAY 28, 2026 6:00 pm (ET) | ZOOM

DESCRIPTION:

HOST:

LAO VSG (June) (10 Jun 2026)

Virtual Support Group

MAY 21, 2026
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm (ET) | ZOOM WEBINAR

MAY 28, 2026
6:00 pm (ET) | ZOOM