Medication Coverage for All Canadians? (Video)
Don’t celebrate just yet. Find out how the Feds are planning to roll this out.
Canadians Left Waiting: The Challenge of Knee Replacement Timelines
Depending on the severity and location of the issue, patients will either receive a full or partial knee replacement. The surgery should rid you of pain and make it easier to move the joint.
Keeping Your Medical Record Updated – It Makes a Difference
Your medical record is essential for your ongoing healthcare. Learn how to keep them updated and always handy.
Canada’s Breast Reduction Surgery Dilemma: Public or Private?
Breast reductions can be covered by provincial health insurance if it’s deemed medically necessary, but it can make the process harder. Just getting approval from the ministry of health can take up to eight weeks. Expect to wait months from consultation to surgery.
Cyber Attacks Can Leave You With No Medical Record
Here’s what you can do to ensure your healthcare lives on even during the worst cyber attack.
Canadian Dental Care Plan Launched to Help With Access to Oral Healthcare
Qualifying Canadians will soon have dental coverage provided by provincial medicare. Read on to learn more.
No Family Doctor? Read This Now
Getting a new family doctor these days can feel impossible. Have no fear, here's a plan to keep your health on track.
Ontario Registered Nurses Expanding Scope To Prescribe Medications
To help Ontarians get better healthcare faster, Registered Nurses will be able to prescribe certain medications as of June 2024. Find out what they are to stay on top of your healthcare.
Migraines: Majority of Canadians on Public Drug Plans Now Eligible for Coverage of Vyepti
If you have more than 4 migraines a month, great news! IV therapy Vyepti® is now covered in many provinces and territories.
Getting Vaccinated Without a Family Doctor
Preventing illness through vaccination is a lifelong process. Learn more about how to be on top of it, even if you don't have a family doctor.
Cancer Survival, Research and Support … We’ve Come a Long Way
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.
Breathe Easier – a Guide to Canadian Coverage for Sleep Disorders and CPAP Machines.
Find out about options for provincial medicare funding for CPAP machines and sleep disorder diagnoses and treatments.