Published in over 5,000 copies, the LAQ Lymphedema Guide lists certified therapists in all regions of Québec, compressive garment manufacturers, distributors and retailers, as well as lymphedema services in hospitals. It also provides information on the proper use of the RAMQ’s compression garment program.
The Lymphedema Guide contains a wealth of information on our education and support groups, exercise programs, community financial assistance, hospitals with lymphedema clinics, and training for healthcare professionals.
The LAQ Lymphedema Guide is distributed free of charge to CLSCs, GMFs, our partners, and directly to patients.
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Consult the interactive map to access the LAQ 2024 Lymphedema Guide. Enter your postal code to locate therapists or compression garment retailers in your area.
Lymphedema Guide by calling 1 866 979-2463 or e-mailing aql@infolympho.ca.
Make sure you have a diagnosis of lymphedema from your treating physician (e.g., family doctor, phlebologist, dermatologist, oncologist) and a complete prescription for decongestive therapy and compression garments.
Choose a therapist from the Certified therapists section (p. 6-12) and complete the entire cycle of decongestive therapy with bandages.
Choose a compression garment fitter from the Products & Services section (p. 16-20) to take measurements. Wear your bandages 24/7 until your compression garment is delivered.
Benefit from RAMQ financial support through your fitter or by submitting your own application (p. 21).
After delivery of the garment: you have 10 working days to notify the fitter of any discomfort. Consult your therapist again for a follow-up.
For questions or help, call the LAQ at 1 866 979-2463.
The LAQ would like to express its gratitude to the RAMQ, which administers the Compression Garment Program.
The Lymphedema Association of Québec provides support, education, and awareness to people living with lymphedema, as well as their families, friends, and healthcare professionals. We provide information and educate about lymphedema and its causes, risk reduction, and treatments for this chronic disease, and encourage scientific research leading to a cure.
Lymphedema Association of Québec
Therapeutic Support Program
1 866 979-2463
514 979-2463
Mailing address
CP 152, Bureau Chef Branch,
Saint-Hyacinthe,
QC, J2S 7B4
Telephone
1 866 979-2463 / 514 979-2463
Email
aql@infolympho.ca
Website
www.infolympho.ca
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