Canadian Hemochromatosis Society

04/26/2026

Call for Board of Directors, extended, apply by May 24.

The Canadian Hemochromatosis Society is currently seeking five 5-7 committed and experienced individuals to join its volunteer Board of Directors.

10/21/2025

Join the Canadian Hemochromatosis Society for a discussion with guest expert, Dr. Niar Abdel-Samad.

Bring your questions about hemochromatosis. Together, let’s learn, connect and empower!

Date: Wednesday, October 29
Time: 5 PM PST
Register: https://www.toomuchiron.ca/events/

07/30/2025

07/07/2025

Partners for Life, with the Canadian Blood Services

Canadian Hemochromatosis Society is a proud partner of Canadian Blood Services!

06/18/2025

https://youtu.be/F2AoQRHfaw8

What is Hemochromatosis?

This short video takes a humorous approach at explaining what hereditary hemochromatosis is, how iron overload affects your body and what symptoms to watch for.

06/06/2025

📺 LIVE on Global BC – tune In!

We’re excited to share that the Canadian Hemochromatosis Society will be featured on Global BC’s Saturday Morning News this weekend!

🗓️ Saturday, June 7, 2025
🕘 9:20 AM
🎤 Live Interview
📍 Hosted by Jennifer Palma

Join us as we raise awareness about hereditary hemochromatosis, Canada’s most common genetic disorder. Learn how early diagnosis and treatment can save lives.

Don’t miss this important conversation!

About the Condition

06/06/2025

World Hemochromatosis Week aims to increase awareness of this inherited disorder.

This week, we encourage you to visit participating landmarks lit up in red for the occasion, snap a photo, and share to your social with

Together we can put an end to

https://www.toomuchiron.ca/events/world-hemochromatosis-week/

06/04/2025

Here we are at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver, where the stadium is lit up in red to support World Hemochromatosis Week!

Together we are increasing awareness of too much iron—a serious genetic disorder that affects the body’s ability to regulate iron absorption.

You can take part! Find participating landmarks across Canada, take a selfie, and post to social using

https://www.toomuchiron.ca/events/world-hemochromatosis-week/

06/03/2025

Check out the Burrard Street Bridge and City Hall in Vancouver, BC, all lit up in red to celebrate World Hemochromatosis Week!

During this week, landmarks worldwide are lighting up to increase awareness of this life threatening genetic disorder that affects the body’s ability to regulate iron absorption.

05/15/2025

🔴 World Hemochromatosis Week is June 1–7 🔴

During the first week in June, landmarks across Canada will light up RED in support of Hemochromatosis awareness.

❤️ You can be part of the movement! Visit your local landmark and snap a photo, and share to social with tag

Find participating landmarks here: https://www.toomuchiron.ca/events/world-hemochromatosis-week/