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IT’S BACK! Virtual Camp for Youth with Cystic Fibrosis

We have an amazing virtual opportunity taking place July 8th – 12th for youth with cystic fibrosis! Camp Maple Leaf and Upopolis are teaming up to provide youth...Read More

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Coping with strong grief emotions

When someone you know dies, it can affect you and the people you know in many different ways. These changes can be very hard, so it can be helpful to find healt...Read More

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7 Tips for Health Professionals who work with adolescent patients, from me! A Upopolis teen

I’m Jenna – a former pediatric patient, current adult patient, chronic illness advocate, veteran Upal, current Upopolis member, and a 19-year-old di...Read More

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Parents: How to support youth who have a sibling with a medical illness

When any child faces illness or hospitalization, the entire family is impacted, including the siblings. During this time, the focus for parents is typically on ...Read More

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Navigating grief when heading back-to-school

September’s around the corner and that means it’s back-to-school. Navigating this traditional yet unfamiliar life event can come with additional unc...Read More

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Upopolis Sibling Island: A Space Where the Focus is the Siblings: Part 1

When a child or youth is hospitalized or diagnosed with illness, each and every member of the family is affected. An illness in the family can have adverse deve...Read More

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