Health Care in Canada

Health Care in Canada

From talking to your local pharmacist and managing your prescription medications, to dealing with pain after surgery, find all the information you need about health care in Canada.

Health Features

  • How to Talk to Your Doctor How to Talk to Your Doctor

    If you’re like many Canadians, you consider your family doctor to be one of the most valuable resources you have when it comes to managing your health. But knowing how to talk to your doctor can help you get the most out of this vital relationship. More…

  • Smart Health Care Solutions Smart Health Care Solutions

    Primary health care is the real “workhorse” of the health care system. It can improve health and quality of life by providing more efficient, better-coordinated care. It can also help build a more sustainable health care system for the future. More…

  • The Future of Primary Health Care The Future of Primary Health Care

    What is primary health care? How can it help build a better health care system for you and your family? Find out more about primary health care and how it’s evolving. More…

  • Integrative Medicine: The ABC’s Integrative Medicine: The ABC’s

    Integrative medicine - what does it mean? Is it dangerous? Find out how to know what’s right for you. More…

  • Home Testing Kits Home Testing Kits

    Wish you could check your blood pressure or cholesterol in the comfort of your own home? You already know that do-it-yourself pregnancy tests are on hand at pharmacies, but did you know they also stock self-testing kits for a range of health conditions? We give you the lowdown on four home kits now available. More…



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