R. Elan Eisen, Author at The Health Insider

R. Elan Eisen

18 posts

Elan is the Founder of The Health Insider and Editor-in-Chief as well as President and CEO of RSRS, one of Canada’s largest health records repositories. Having worked extensively with both health practitioners and patients alike over the years, Elan has come to understand the importance of the patient’s proactive and collaborative involvement in their own health management.

R Resources & Tools

11 minute read

Cancer Survival, Research and Support … We’ve Come a Long Way

2023-04-19

Learn about innovative approaches to cancer treatment, research and support in this interview with Dr. Stuart Edmonds, Executive V.P., Mission, Research and Advocacy, the Canadian Cancer Society.

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2 minute read

Stroke Symptoms – The Early Signs Are Often There

2022-12-20

Researchers have concluded that 43% of stroke patients were given warning signs a week before experiencing the event. Learn what they are, it could save your life.

R Resources & Tools

3 minute read

10 Reasons Why You Need To Get Your Medical Records Today

2022-09-12

Taking possession of digital copies of your medical records, ensuring they are accessible, and keeping them up to date is one of the smartest things you can do for yourself.

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3 minute read

Private Healthcare in Canada Should Not Mean “Do Not Enter”

2022-09-12

Finding the perfect mix of private and public healthcare is the way of the future for Canada, but it won't happen with the snap of our fingers.

H Health Topics

3 minute read

Medical Errors Happen. Here’s What You Need To Know.

2022-09-04

Medical errors can happen anywhere: hospitals, clinics, surgery centres, doctors offices and more. Here are 6 tips to help you mitigate the chances of medical errors.

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3 minute read

Passive Patient Becomes Engaged Healthcare Consumer

2022-09-02

Canadians no longer have the luxury of being passive health(lack-of)care recipients. With nearly 6,000,000 Canadians now orphaned without a family doctor and the overall increase of health issues, it is clear that we must at least help manage our own health.

R. Elan Eisen

Cancer Survival, Research and Support … We’ve Come a Long Way

Stroke Symptoms – The Early Signs Are Often There

10 Reasons Why You Need To Get Your Medical Records Today

Private Healthcare in Canada Should Not Mean “Do Not Enter”

Medical Errors Happen. Here’s What You Need To Know.

Passive Patient Becomes Engaged Healthcare Consumer

Crossing Borders for Care: The Rise of Medical Tourism for Canadians

Dermatology Reinvented – Virtually No More Wait Times

Natures Prescription: How Green and Blue Urban Spaces Boost Health.

Losing Your Sense of Smell; Why It Matters And What To Do

Hip Replacement Explained: A Step Towards a Pain Free Life

Why Mental Toughness Matters for Longevity

Will AI Really Change Healthcare Delivery? You Won’t Believe How Much!

Ozempic and GLP-1 Drugs – Surprising New Health Benefits