Many experience service-related skin conditions, delayed diagnoses, and barriers to specialized care. This initiative bridges those gaps by providing awareness, resources, and advocacy to ensure timely, effective treatment.

Helpful Resources can be found at the bottom of this page.

Our Goals

• Improve access to both primary and dermatological care for CAF members and veterans.

• Raise awareness of service-related skin conditions, including chronic wounds, exposure-related conditions, and autoimmune skin diseases.

• Advocate for policy changes that enhance healthcare rights and access.

• Provide educational resources for both military personnel and healthcare providers.

• Build strategic partnerships with healthcare organizations, military support groups, and industry leaders.

How We’re Making a Difference

• Awareness Campaigns: Educating CAF members, veterans, and the community about skin health.

• Healthcare Navigation: Assisting in accessing specialists, including dermatologists and specialty care experts.

• Research & Data Advocacy: Collaborations to highlight the prevalence of dermatological conditions in service members.

• Partnerships for Impact: Working with government agencies, defence groups, defence industry, pharmaceutical companies, and advocacy groups to improve healthcare access.

Get Involved

Whether you're a CAF member, veteran, healthcare provider, or potential partner, you can help us make a difference. Join Pathway to Service by supporting our mission, sharing resources, or becoming a sponsor.

Ottawa Veterans Task Force

We are proud that Dermatology Awareness Group - Canada (DAG-C) has joined the Ottawa Veterans Task Force, reinforcing our commitment to improving dermatological care for Canada’s veterans. Through this collaboration, we aim to address service-related skin conditions, advocate for better healthcare access, and provide vital education and resources for veterans and healthcare providers.

By working alongside veteran support organizations, medical professionals, and policymakers, we are dedicated to ensuring that those who have served receive the specialized care they deserve.

Stay tuned for updates on our initiatives. Together, we can make a lasting impact on veterans’ skin health not just in Ottawa, but across the country!