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Understand Canada’s healthcare system—wait times, access, and policies explained. Stay informed with expert analysis and updates.

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Canada’s Breast Reduction Surgery Dilemma: Public or Private?

  • 2024-04-30
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.
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Cyber Attacks Can Leave You With No Medical Record

  • 2023-12-18
Here’s what you can do to ensure your healthcare lives on even during the worst cyber attack.
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New dental program
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Canadian Dental Care Plan Launched to Help With Access to Oral Healthcare

  • 2023-12-13
Qualifying Canadians will soon have dental coverage provided by provincial medicare. Read on to learn more.
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No Family Doctor? Read This Now

  • 2023-12-06
Getting a new family doctor these days can feel impossible. Have no fear, here's a plan to keep your health on track.
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Ontario Registered Nurses Expanding Scope To Prescribe Medications

  • 2023-11-07
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.
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Migraines: Majority of Canadians on Public Drug Plans Now Eligible for Coverage of Vyepti

  • 2023-10-24
If you have more than 4 migraines a month, great news! IV therapy Vyepti® is now covered in many provinces and territories.
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Getting Vaccinated Without a Family Doctor

  • 2023-10-17
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.
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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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Breathe Easier – a Guide to Canadian Coverage for Sleep Disorders and CPAP Machines.  

  • 2023-02-10
Find out about options for provincial medicare funding for CPAP machines and sleep disorder diagnoses and treatments.
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Nova Scotia Government Fighting To Improve Emergency Departments

  • 2023-01-18
Adding Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Care Providers and help for Paramedics are the first steps in the plan.
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Ontario Investing in Private Clinics

  • 2023-01-18
Ontario's healthcare system is expanding surgical and diagnostic procedures to for-profit clinics. It's happening, for better or for worse.
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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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