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       COPD Canada Patient Network Members:

On an on-going basis we make/have certain things available to Members of COPD Canada Patient Network

One of these is discounts on products  that have been offered up to our members by several reputable suppliers. We encourage you to take advantage of these items and please remember,  if you're happy with their products and service, please let them know; they'd appreciate it.

Our  Advertising Policy/Statement

 

Although COPD Canada Patient Network occasionally offers up discounts from reliable and reputable suppliers of different products, our organization DOES NOT receive any cash whatsoever.  Any benefits from these companies is received by our individual members.

 

If you, as a supplier, would like more information or feel you have something that would help our patients/members, please contact Jackie@copdcanada.ca  However; please bear in mind that we cannot/ do not; give out "individual" membership information to anyone.  Thank You.

 

Don't Forget:  Membership is FREE and open to ALL COPDer's and their support people INTERNATIONALLY. Please remember;    you MAY  be asked for your Membership #  when you're ordering from one of these companies so kindly have it handy. 

Lost your Membership number? E mail  Membership@copdcanada.ca with  Lost Membership in the subject line.

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Current Discounts  for Our Members:

  SoftHose - Hose, Valves  Cannuals

 

  OxyView Eyeglass Frames for those who use Oxygen

 

  FaCT Canada Finger Pulse and Wrist Pulse Oximeters

 

  Jameson Medical - Concentrators, StairLifts, Meter Litre Testers & More

 

  Medical Acoustics - Newly Approved for Therapeutic and Diagnostic Purposes.... the Lung Flute    Temporarily On Hold

 

 Bio Advantex - Pharmanac    N-acetylcysteine / "NAC"   NEW

 

 

 

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