CanHaem

Founded in 2013, CanHaem is a non-profit association based in Windsor, Canada working on health, medical research, education.

CanHaem is a not-for-profit association based in Canada that works to improve the care of individuals across Canada living with hemoglobinopathies, including sickle cell disease and thalassemia. Its work includes education, professional development and collaboration among healthcare providers, promotion of quality of care and support for research. It is governed by a board of directors with subcommittees covering education, nursing, peer review and governance. CanHaem publishes consensus statements, a document library and webinars, holds an annual conference, and maintains a directory of treatment centres across Canada. Members can attend educational rounds and access resources. The association grew from the Canadian Hemoglobinopathy Group, founded in 2006, and was formally incorporated in 2013.