Action On Pain

Jennifer Daly-Cyr, Keith Meldrum, and Virginia McIntyre
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The Action On Pain podcast takes a closer look at the implementation of An Action Plan for Pain in Canada. Launched by Health Canada to address the needs of people living with pain, the plan set out clear goals for improving prevention, care, education, and research. We review the progress made to date, identify key challenges, and hear from voices across the pain community on what still needs to happen. Action on Pain is hosted by Jennifer Daly-Cyr, Keith Meldrum, and Virginia McIntyre

  1. 6d ago

    Repost: Patient Empowerment at TAPMI with Dr. Tania Di Renna

    In this week's episode, we revisit our conversation with Dr. Tania Di Renna, a leading pain medicine expert. Dr. Di Renna discusses innovative, patient-centered approaches to chronic pain care, highlighting the Toronto Academic Pain Medicine Institute (TAMPI) model and the importance of collaboration, education, and equitable access. The conversation explores how data-driven strategies and multidisciplinary teamwork are transforming pain management across Canada. – Links for this episode: Follow Dr. Tania Di Renna: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tania-di-renna-a980402a5/ University of Toronto: https://anesthesia.utoronto.ca/faculty/tania-di-renna Toronto Academic Pain Medicine Institute: https://tapmipain.ca/ Follow Action On Pain: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/action-on-pain/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/actiononpain/ Follow Virginia: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/virginia-mcintyre-8867a247/ Website - www.pipain.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/virginia_mci/ Follow Jennifer: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferdalycyr/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jen_dalycyr/#  Follow Keith: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-meldrum-03701734/   https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-path-forward-pain Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meldrum_keith/ Website: https://www.facebook.com/APathFWD Follow Chronic Pain Network LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cpn-rdc/posts/?feedView=all Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cpn.rdc The Action on Pain podcast is made possible by the generous support of the Chronic Pain Network, a national research and knowledge mobilization network.

  2. Jul 14

    Repost: Nurses at the Forefront of Chronic Pain Solutions with Dr. Kim Leblanc

    Join us as we revisit our conversation with Dr. Kimberly LeBlanc, president of the Canadian Nurses Association, about the vital role of nurses in chronic pain management. The discussion covers the importance of patient-centred care, equitable access, nursing education, and advocacy for marginalized groups. Dr. LeBlanc emphasizes listening to patients, addressing inequities, and the need for ongoing research. The episode highlights collaborative, holistic approaches to pain care in Canada, guided by Health Canada’s Action Plan for Pain, and encourages continued dialogue and support for those living with chronic pain. – Links for this episode: Follow Dr. Kim Leblanc: Canadian Nurses Association - https://www.cna-aiic.ca/en/about-us/our-leadership/board-of-directors/kimberly-leblanc LinkedIn - https://ca.linkedin.com/in/kimberlyleblancapn Follow Action On Pain: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/action-on-pain/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/actiononpain/ Follow Virginia: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/virginia-mcintyre-8867a247/ Website - www.pipain.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/virginia_mci/ Follow Jennifer: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferdalycyr/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jen_dalycyr/#  Follow Keith: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-meldrum-03701734/     https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-path-forward-pain Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/meldrum_keith/ Website - https://www.facebook.com/APathFWD Follow Chronic Pain Network LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/cpn-rdc/posts/?feedView=all Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cpn.rdc The Action on Pain podcast is made possible by the generous support of the Chronic Pain Network, a national research and knowledge mobilization network.

  3. Jul 7

    Repost: Empowerment, Access, and Equity in Pain Care with Dr. Rachael Bosma

    In this episode of Action on Pain, we revisit our conversation with Dr. Rachael Bosma, a leading pain scientist and advocate. Dr. Bosma explores innovative approaches to chronic pain care in Canada, including patient-centred research, education, and strategies to reduce wait times. She shares insights on bridging research and clinical practice, empowering patients, and advancing equity in pain management. Emphasizing collaboration and accessible resources, this conversation offers insight and practical guidance for anyone living with chronic pain. Guided by the Action Plan for Pain in Canada, the episode highlights meaningful progress in pain care. – Links for this episode: Follow Dr. Rachael Bosma: LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/rachael-bosma-3959a572 Womens College Hospital - https://www.womenscollegehospital.ca/ Pain Ontartio - https://painontario.ca/ Follow Action On Pain: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/action-on-pain/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/actiononpain/ Follow Virginia: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/virginia-mcintyre-8867a247/ Website - www.pipain.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/virginia_mci/ Follow Jennifer: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferdalycyr/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jen_dalycyr/#  Follow Keith: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-meldrum-03701734/     https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-path-forward-pain Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/meldrum_keith/ Website - https://www.facebook.com/APathFWD Follow Chronic Pain Network LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/cpn-rdc/posts/?feedView=all Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cpn.rdc The Action on Pain podcast is made possible by the generous support of the Chronic Pain Network, a national research and knowledge mobilization network.

  4. Jun 30

    Repost: The Role of Advocacy in Transforming Chronic Pain Treatment with Mary Brachaniec

    In this week's episode of Action on Pain, Keith, Jennifer, and Virginia welcome retired physiotherapist and long-time pain advocate Mary Brachaniec, who shares her journey living with inflammatory arthritis and in leading national efforts to improve chronic pain care in Canada. Mary discusses her pioneering work in patient engagement, research, and advocacy—especially for seniors and those with dementia. The conversation highlights the impact of collaborative research, new national care standards, and the importance of evidence-based, compassionate pain management, as guided by Health Canada’s Action Plan for Pain. – Links for this episode: Follow Mary Brachaniec: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-brachaniec-519a69386/ Pain in Dementia Patients Research - https://www.uregina.ca/arts/psychology/directory/faculty/hadjistavropoulos-t.html Follow Action On Pain: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/action-on-pain/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/actiononpain/ Follow Virginia: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/virginia-mcintyre-8867a247/ Website - www.pipain.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/virginia_mci/ Follow Jennifer: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferdalycyr/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jen_dalycyr/#  Follow Keith: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-meldrum-03701734/     https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-path-forward-pain Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/meldrum_keith/ Website - https://www.facebook.com/APathFWD Follow Chronic Pain Network LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/cpn-rdc/posts/?feedView=all Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cpn.rdc The Action on Pain podcast is made possible by the generous support of the Chronic Pain Network, a national research and knowledge mobilization network.

  5. Jun 23

    Repost: Breaking Barriers in Rural Pain Management with Julie Sullivan

    In this week's episode of Action on Pain, Keith, Virginia and Jennifer spotlight innovative efforts to improve chronic pain care in Newfoundland and Labrador. Guest Julie Sullivan, the Director of the Strategic Health Network for Complex Pain discusses the province’s new hub and spoke model, designed to bring pain services closer to rural communities and reduce barriers to care. The conversation highlights the importance of patient involvement, cross-provincial collaboration, and data-driven approaches. Listeners gain insight into how Health Canada’s Action Plan for Pain is shaping better, more accessible pain management across Canada, offering hope and practical solutions for those living with chronic pain. – Links for this episode: Follow Julie Sullivan: LinkedIn - https://ca.linkedin.com/in/julie-sullivan-4881392ab Follow Action On Pain: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/action-on-pain/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/actiononpain/ Follow Virginia: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/virginia-mcintyre-8867a247/ Website - www.pipain.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/virginia_mci/ Follow Jennifer: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferdalycyr/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jen_dalycyr/#  Follow Keith: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-meldrum-03701734/     https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-path-forward-pain Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/meldrum_keith/ Website - https://www.facebook.com/APathFWD Follow Chronic Pain Network LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/cpn-rdc/posts/?feedView=all Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cpn.rdc The Action on Pain podcast is made possible by the generous support of the Chronic Pain Network, a national research and knowledge mobilization network.

  6. Jun 16

    Repost: Enhancing Pain Education Through Lived Experience with Lesley Singer

    In this episode, we revisit Keith and Virginia's conversation with physiotherapist, educator, researcher, and lived-experience advocate Lesley Singer. Lesley shares how some outdated beliefs about work-related injuries shaped her early career until her own journey with chronic neuropathic pain transformed everything. Together, they explore some of the challenges within physiotherapy education, some misconceptions that may still exisit, and the powerful impact of bringing real patient stories directly into the classroom. This conversation shines a light on how meaningful change happens: one perspective, one conversation, and one future clinician at a time. – Links for this episode: Follow Lesley Singer: LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/lesley-singer-3513a444 PhysioConnection - https://www.physioconnection.ca/lesley-singer McGill University - https://www.mcgill.ca/spot/lesley-singer-norris Follow Action On Pain: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/action-on-pain/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/actiononpain/ Follow Virginia: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/virginia-mcintyre-8867a247/ Website - www.pipain.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/virginia_mci/ Follow Jennifer: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferdalycyr/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jen_dalycyr/#  Follow Keith: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-meldrum-03701734/     https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-path-forward-pain Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/meldrum_keith/ Website - https://www.facebook.com/APathFWD Follow Chronic Pain Network LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/cpn-rdc/posts/?feedView=all Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cpn.rdc The Action on Pain podcast is made possible by the generous support of the Chronic Pain Network, a national research and knowledge mobilization network.

  7. Jun 9

    Repost: The Role of Education in Chronic Pain Care with Dr. Andrea Furlan

    In this week's episode, we are revisiting our conversation with with Dr. Andrea Furlan, a leading physician scientist and educator in chronic pain management. Dr. Furlan discusses her work developing clinical guidelines, supporting clinicians through Project ECHO, and creating accessible educational resources for people living with pain. The conversation highlights the importance of patient-centred care, knowledge sharing, and innovative approaches to education. The episode closes with heartfelt appreciation for Dr. Furlan's contributions and encourages listeners to stay engaged with ongoing efforts to improve chronic pain care in Canada. – Links for this episode: Follow Dr. Andrea Furlan: Website - https://www.doctorandreafurlan.com/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/DrAndreaFurlan Research - https://www.uhnresearch.ca/researcher/andrea-furlan Follow Action On Pain: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/action-on-pain/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/actiononpain/ Follow Virginia: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/virginia-mcintyre-8867a247/ Website - www.pipain.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/virginia_mci/ Follow Jennifer: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferdalycyr/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jen_dalycyr/#  Follow Keith: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-meldrum-03701734/     https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-path-forward-pain Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/meldrum_keith/ Website - https://www.facebook.com/APathFWD Follow Chronic Pain Network LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/cpn-rdc/posts/?feedView=all Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cpn.rdc The Action on Pain podcast is made possible by the generous support of the Chronic Pain Network, a national research and knowledge mobilization network.

  8. Jun 2

    Breaking the Silence on Chronic Pain in the Trades with Melanie McDonald and James Boseley from Pain BC

    In this episode of Action On Pain, Virginia, Keith, and Jennifer speak with Melanie McDonald and James Boseley from Pain BC about the Trades and Pain campaign — a BC government-funded initiative tackling chronic pain among construction and trades workers. With over 50% of trades workers living with chronic pain, the campaign challenges workplace stigma through direct messaging, education, and accessible support like a text-based counseling service. Featuring toolbox talks and peer support development, the initiative aims to shift workplace culture from "pushing through pain" to seeking help — with plans for national expansion following its BC rollout. – Links for this episode: Pain BC Trades and Pain Program - https://painbc.ca/trades-and-pain-program Follow Pain BC: Website - https://painbc.ca/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/PainBc/ Follow Melanie McDonald: LinkedIn - https://ca.linkedin.com/in/melanie-mcdonald-b14795172 UBC - https://socialwork.ubc.ca/profile/melanie-mcdonald/ Pacific Pain Forum - https://pacificpainforum.ca/team-members/melanie-mcdonald/ Follow James Boseley: Canadian Men’s Health Foundation Article - https://menshealthfoundation.ca/mental-health/trades-workers-chronic-pain-health/ ICBA Article - https://icba.ca/bc-blog/training-thursday-the-pain-no-one-talks-about-on-the-job-site?province=BC Follow Action On Pain: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/action-on-pain/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/actiononpain/ Follow Virginia: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/virginia-mcintyre-8867a247/ Website - www.pipain.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/virginia_mci/ Follow Jennifer: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferdalycyr/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jen_dalycyr/#  Follow Keith: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-meldrum-03701734/   https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-path-forward-pain Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/meldrum_keith/ Website - https://www.facebook.com/APathFWD Follow Chronic Pain Network LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/cpn-rdc/posts/?feedView=all Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cpn.rdc The Action on Pain podcast is made possible by the generous support of the Chronic Pain Network, a national research and knowledge mobilization network.

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The Action On Pain podcast takes a closer look at the implementation of An Action Plan for Pain in Canada. Launched by Health Canada to address the needs of people living with pain, the plan set out clear goals for improving prevention, care, education, and research. We review the progress made to date, identify key challenges, and hear from voices across the pain community on what still needs to happen. Action on Pain is hosted by Jennifer Daly-Cyr, Keith Meldrum, and Virginia McIntyre

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  • Creator
    Jennifer Daly-Cyr, Keith Meldrum, and Virginia McIntyre
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    47
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