Living with Eczema: The Struggle and the Hope for Relief
If you’ve ever dealt with eczema (atopic dermatitis), you understand the challenges it brings to both your body and mind. It is estimated that up to 17% of Canadians experience atopic dermatitis at some point in their lives. For those affected, the condition presents as persistent dry, itchy patches of skin that can flare unpredictably. […]
Understanding Psoriasis: Awareness, Education, and Early Diagnosis on World Psoriasis Day
October 29th is World Psoriasis Day, an opportunity to shed light on a condition that affects millions worldwide. Did you know that over 125 million people globally are living with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis (PsA)? In Canada, approximately 1 million individuals are affected. Despite this significant prevalence, many still misunderstand psoriasis, leading to delays in […]
The Problem With Canadian Healthcare
While Canadian healthcare is cherished, it does not come without its issues. How can we make it better?
GetSkinHelp Interns Share Their Skin Experiences
GetSkinHelp interns discuss how the three most common types of skin conditions affected their teenage years.
The Truth Between Nurse Practitioners and Doctors
Nurse Practitioners (NPs) play an extremely important role in Canada’s healthcare system. NPs have…
How Telemedicine is Changing in Ontario
New Ontario laws on telemedicine will have a dramatic impact on how Ontarians get medical attention. Learn…
What to expect at the Dermatologist
So you were able to #GetSkinHelp and now you’ve been booked for an appointment, that’s…
Growing up in the Sun
November is here and the earthy smell of grass and the warm touch of the sun are all but gone in Canada.
But soon, they will returns. And when they do the bittersweet reality of those moments of that reality need to be acknowledged:
Health Insurance Plans | Part 1: Public Insurance
Each province and territory determines their own coverage under the Canada Health Act and each provincial health insurance plan is supplemented through federal transfers.
Windshields, Shovels, and UV Rays
We have all been on one of those summer road trips where the sun is shining so hard you need to pull down the visor.
