Valeria’s Story With Melanoma

Valeria is a mother of three and her journey with melanoma spanned the globe and is riddled with misdiagnoses, delays, and conflicts.
Listen to her story below.
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.
Richard Shares His Journey with Jet Skiing and Lip Problems

Last week we got an email from Richard Brodlieb, a 70-year-old jet skier who had terribly damaged lips. He visited many different doctors, tried many different treatments, and even had two biopsies done. Nothing worked.
The Northern Ontario Travel Grants Program

The northern travel grant is a financial aid available to eligible applicants residing in northern Ontario. This grant helps cover medical related travel costs.
Why are GetSkinHelp Virtual Appointments Short?

You just had your virtual appointment with a GetSkinHelp licensed doctor, and you are wondering why it only lasted 5-10 minutes.
The Importance of a Medical History

Much like any visit to the doctor’s office, filling out a detailed medical history on GetSkinHelp is necessary for the doctor to get a better understanding of your health.
Father Ed Shares his Journey with Melanoma

In my rural area of Southern Ontario, there is a scarcity of dermatologists / plastic surgeons, so when I became aware of a rapidly-growing, ugly-looking lesion on my left temple, I began searching for skin specialists over the internet—which is where I discovered you and your team.
Prescriptions are Possible via Virtual Consults

Telemedicine is a relatively new thing and this post is meant to help you understand a little better how prescriptions are written and issued during a virtual consultation.