Why Firefighters Face Higher Skin Cancer Risks (And What It Means for Your Skin Health)
Firefighters save lives, but their heroic work exposes them to hidden dangers that linger long after the flames are out. Research reveals that firefighters face 40% higher melanoma rates and 3x more frequent eczema flare-ups than the general population due to toxic smoke, chemical exposure, and environmental pollutants. But here’s why this matters to you: the […]
When a Simple Blemish Turns Into a Wake-Up Call
“For two years, my mom worried about a small blemish on her cheek. It refused to go away causing her to be more and more worried as she’d had been told of pre-cancerous cells in that same spot 10 years ago.” – Lisa Chartrand Despite mentioning it several times to her family physician, he refused […]
GSH Rant – Human-in-the-Loop
Artificial Intelligence paired with GetSkinHelp is how healthcare is becoming even more accessible, just like it should be.
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…
#StopWaiting and GetSkinHelp
We are very happy to share that the GetSkinHelp mobile app is now available to download on Android and Apple!
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.
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.
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.
