Avoiding The Emergency Room
With an average waiting time of 7 hours for Canadians to receive treatment in the E.R., it worthwhile considering these alternatives when facing a non-life-threatening medical issue.
Nova Scotia Government Fighting To Improve Emergency Departments
Adding Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Care Providers and help for Paramedics are the first steps in the plan.
Ontario Investing in Private Clinics
Ontario's healthcare system is expanding surgical and diagnostic procedures to for-profit clinics. It's happening, for better or for worse.
Help Your Doctor Help You
Useful tips on how to help your Family Physician from Dr. Kate J. Miller a comprehensive GP from Guelph Ontario.
Don’t Ignore Your Health Screenings (Especially if You Have No Family Doctor)
Regular health screenings for certain diseases has shown to have a dramatic effect on finding and treating illness early. But how to access screenings if you don't have a family doctor?
How to Find a Canadian Family Physician
With Canada facing a shortage of GP's, it has become challenging to find a family physician. Learn more with our tips and websites to aid in your search.
Your Guide to Telemedicine in Canada
For those in-between doctors or currently on waitlists, virtual care can be a convenient option for seeking medical advice or specialist appointments.
Tracking Your Vaccination Records
Keeping immunisation records up to date is about more than just remaining healthy, it's also your passport to jobs, school, travel and more.
Government and Community Benefits for Dementia Caregivers
Many Canadian caregivers find themselves using their personal finances and savings to pay for the needs of a loved one with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. If this is you, read on to inform yourself about the support available from Canadian government agencies and community organizations.
10 Reasons Why You Need To Get Your Medical Records Today
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.
Passive Patient Becomes Engaged Healthcare Consumer
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.