The @bcndp budget has once again failed our community. @Josie_Osborne we urge you to act immediately and prioritize the care this community deserves. Please see our response here - mefm.bc.ca/post/response-to-…

Conversations like these matter. ME/FM Society of BC Director Ava Gartner met with MLA Dr. Anna Kindy to discuss ME/CFS awareness and access to care in BC, especially for those with severe ME/CFS. Thanks, @DrAnnaKindy! (And yes, the broken leg is unrelated 😄) #MECFS #MEAwareness

It’s #InvisibleDisabilitiesWeek (Oct 18-24). ME/CFS, Fibromyalgia, and Long COVID are often unseen - and too often doubted. Believe people. Make room. Learn more and find support: mefm.bc.ca/

"I need a doctor who believes in it. This is where the support starts." Huge news for ME care in BC: an evidence-informed toolkit for diagnosing and treating ME is now on PathwaysBC for physicians and their teams across the province. Tell your doctor to type “me cfs” in Pathways

An estimated 200,000 British Columbians meet the diagnostic criteria for ME. But ME is unseen by healthcare funders, policymakers, planners. The current BC system doesn't have a diagnostic category for ME. Unless we are counted, we will not receive the healthcare we deserve.

We already share news and information on Facebook and X. But sharing our thoughts and experiences offers strength, hope and companionship. Read: mefm.bc.ca/post/new-ways-to-… New ways to connect coming mid-October! Watch for our invitation and links!

Our 2026 Annual General Meeting is coming up on Saturday, September 26 at 2 pm PST. Join us for updates on our strategic plan, projects, and day-to-day work supporting the ME|FM community — and share your own ideas and feedback. Register for the AGM → us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…

September is Pain Awareness Month. And this year brings major new fibromyalgia research: 2.5 million people 6 countries 26 genetic regions The largest genetic study of FM yet is giving researchers important new clues about its biology. mefm.bc.ca/post/the-pain-is-…

Free ME|FM Society of BC membership means real impact 💜 Vote at our AGM, join member socials, serve on the Board, get research updates first, and help us make a stronger case to government for better care in BC. 👉 Join free: mefm.bc.ca/become-a-member

With so many treatments competing for our attention, how do you evaluate what's credible? Our Interdisciplinary Advisory Committee has put together guidance for weighing research studies, programs, and treatments. Read the full statement on our blog. mefm.bc.ca/post/evaluating-r…

2026 AGM: Sat, Sept 26, 2 PM PST. Hear updates on our strategic plan and projects, then share your own feedback. Become a member: mefm.bc.ca/become-a-member Register: us02web.zoom.us/j/8244758376… #MECFS #LongCOVID #MEFMSocietyofBC

In BC, there are over 200,000 people with either myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) or Long COVID that has lasted over a year. If this is you or your loved one, your voice is deeply needed. Tell your story to your MLA. Email [email protected]

Join the Stanford Community Symposium: The Molecular Basis of ME/CFS. Latest research updates from leading speakers, on behalf of Dr. Ronald Davis. Sept 11, 8:00 AM PST, virtual Register: stanford.zoom.us/webinar/reg…

25% of people with myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) are house- or bed-bound. possible, and they don't often reply to those outside their ridings. The more volunteers we have across BC, the stronger our advocacy. Sign up via the linktree in our bio or email [email protected]

Facing dismissal or unsafe care from providers? Your MLA needs to hear it. We'll help you tell your story, no pressure, at your own pace. Sign up via the link in our bio or email [email protected] #MECFS #LongCOVID #MEFMSocietyofBC

New page for providers: free continuing education on ME, Long COVID, and FM, covering diagnosis, PEM, and more. Share it with your care team. mefm.bc.ca/clinician-educati… #MECFS #LongCOVID #MEFMSocietyofBC

New peer-reviewed research confirms it: how we define Long COVID directly affects whether treatments help or harm. We've broken down the different types, each with distinct symptoms and treatments. Read more: mefm.bc.ca/post/why-defining… #LongCOVID #MECFS #MEFMSocietyofBC

The ME|FM Society of BC is recruiting Board Members in Fundraising, Non-profit Management, Legal, and Financial Management (Treasurer). ~10 hrs/month, fully virtual, disability accommodations available. Apply by Aug. 27: [email protected] #Volunteer #MEFMSocietyofBC

Join the #Plank4ME challenge! Send us a 15-second video or photo of you planking (or lying down, no pressure) in support of ME research, benefiting OMF's current campaign. Details: mefm.bc.ca/post/take-the-pla… #MECFS #Plank4ME #MEFMSocietyofBC

New research may explain why exertion hits so hard in ME/CFS. Read more + register for OMF's July 9 Journal Club: mefm.bc.ca/post/new-research… us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…

You shouldn't have to explain yourself to get through an airport. The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program lets travellers with ME and other invisible illnesses quietly signal they may need extra time. Air Canada was first in North America to adopt it. mefm.bc.ca/post/a-quiet-sign…