Dave Head's guest appearances

Dave Head

vBrownBag

FUMS: Giving Multiple Sclerosis The Finger

Terry Wahls

Julie Roberts

Rob Roberts

Caitlin Thompson

Cynthia Thurlow

Damian Washington

Elizabeth Miller

Cheryl Hile

Daniel Lynch

Holly Bertone

Jenna Green

David Lyons

Adam Powell

Natalie Schultz

Alene Brennan

OwlTail

This episode is the fourth installment in our international series where Kathy talks to MS’ers from around the world, to see how their diagnosis and treatment experiences differ from in the U.S. Today's guest is Dave Head, a writer and patient advocate from Calgary in the Canadian province of Alberta. Canada not only has the second highest rate of MS globally, it also has the highest rate per capita in the world. Topics covered include: Dave's initial symptoms and diagnosis with MSSupport which was available for both Dave and his fiancée (now wife)Socialized/Federal medicine versus employment-provided benefits for Alberta residents with chronic illnesses, including Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH)The cost of health care and MS medication in CanadaBenefits and support available to Dave following his diagnosis with a number of additional immune system conditions Resources mentioned in this episode (clickable links): Dave's blogDave on TwitterDave's profile on InstagramDave on Facebook Information about the Calgary Multiple Sclerosis Clinic and the OPTIMUS Rehabilitation Program (Out Patient Treatment In Multiple Sclerosis)Information about the financial and health benefits available through the AISH program. ** Sign up for the FUMS Friday Night 6 Pack at FUMSnow.com. And for more information about Patients Getting Paid, get on the email list at  FUMSnow.com/PatientsGettingPaid. **If you get value from the FUMSnow Podcast Show, please consider leaving a rating or review wherever you get your podcasts. Reviews are really important and help to spread the word about what we do. It’s quick and easy to do and we have some instructions here. Thanks for your time and support! **Don’t forget to join us on the FUMS Facebook Page and on Twitter at FUMS. Have an idea for a topic or someone to interview? Perhaps YOU?? Send me an email at Kathy@FUMSnow.com. And remember to speak to this stupid disease as it deserves: tell it FUMS every day!

This episode is the fourth installment in our international series where Kathy talks to MS’ers from around the world, to see how their diagnosis and treatment experiences differ from in the U.S. Today's guest is Dave Head, a writer and patient advocate from Calgary in the Canadian province of Alberta. Canada not only has the second highest rate of MS globally, it also has the highest rate per capita in the world. Topics covered include: <ul><li>Dave's initial symptoms and diagnosis with MS</li><li>Support which was available for both Dave and his fiancée (now wife)</li><li>Socialized/Federal medicine versus employment-provided benefits for Alberta residents with chronic illnesses, including Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH)</li><li>The cost of health care and MS medication in Canada</li><li>Benefits and support available to Dave following his diagnosis with a number of additional immune system conditions</li></ul> Resources mentioned in this episode (clickable links): <ul><li>Dave's <a href="http://livingyourlifethroughtime.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">blog</a></li><li>Dave on <a href="https://twitter.com/davehead40" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a></li><li>Dave's profile on <a href="http://www.instagram.com/davehead40" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li><li>Dave on <a href="https://facebook.com/dave.head.946" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a></li><li><a href="https://www.ucalgary.ca/dcns/divisions/division-neurology/programs/multiple-sclerosis/x-2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Information</a> about the Calgary Multiple Sclerosis Clinic and the OPTIMUS Rehabilitation Program (Out Patient Treatment In Multiple Sclerosis)</li><li>Information about the financial and health benefits available through the <a href="https://www.alberta.ca/aish-eligibility.aspx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AISH program</a>.</li></ul> ** Sign up for the FUMS Friday Night 6 Pack at <a href="http://www.fumsnow.com/GetTheScoop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FUMSnow.com</a>. And for more information about Patients Getting Paid, get on the email list at  <a href="http://fumsnow.com/PatientsGettingPaid" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FUMSnow.com/PatientsGettingPaid</a>. **If you get value from the FUMSnow Podcast Show, please consider leaving a rating or review wherever you get your podcasts. Reviews are really important and help to spread the word about what we do. It’s quick and easy to do and we have some instructions <a href="https://fumsnow.com/rate-and-review-the-fums-podcast-in-itunes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Thanks for your time and support! **Don’t forget to join us on the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/FUMSnow" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FUMS Facebook Page</a> and on Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/FUMSnow" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FUMS</a>. Have an idea for a topic or someone to interview? Perhaps YOU?? Send me an email at <a href="mailto:Kathy@FUMSnow.com">Kathy@FUMSnow.com</a>. And remember to speak to this stupid disease as it deserves: tell it FUMS every day!

FUMS 039 – MS Stories From Around the World #4: Dave Head (Canada)