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What can you book today, and what waits until October 26? Ontario's free flu and COVID-19 shots are open to high-risk patients now — 65+, pregnant, LTC. Everyone else: October 26. Same visit, both shots. ontario.ca/page/flu-facts

A long trip may sometimes be medically necessary, but it should never be routine health care. Virtual care can help patients receive timely, connected care closer to home. @rakeshnaidu1212 writes an op-ed in @TheWindsorStar epaper.windsorstar.com/1187/…

You feel fine. Waist, BP, fasting glucose, lipids may disagree. StatsCan tells 26.1% of Canadian adults have metabolic syndrome. Adults 60-79 age, 44.3%. A routine checkup catches what you can't feel yet. In Ontario? Book an ONRx appointment at onhealthalliance.com

3.7M Canadians live with diagnosed diabetes. Each year, 7,720 lose a limb to it. Up to 85% of those amputations are preventable. The diagnosis was the easy part. The management is where the system fails.

Ontario's rural population is up 13% in 20 years — but rural hospitals still have 37% fewer acute beds per capita than urban ones. Care gaps don't shrink with distance. onrx.ca

Ontario reported 2,369 Lyme disease cases in 2024 — 41% of Canada's total, and up 27% year-over-year. Most cases hit in June–August, and kids 5–9 are a high-risk group. Easy to prevent, hard to ignore. health-infobase.canada.ca/zo…

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9% of ER visits in Canada are for conditions a family doctor could handle — like colds, anxiety & prescription renewals. For the 17% of Canadians without a regular doctor, virtual care can help fill that gap. #VirtualCare #HealthcareEquity

Canada's national pharmacare now covers diabetes medications & birth control — expanding prescription access for millions who couldn't afford these essentials. If your province participates, check what's covered at Canada.ca/pharmacare #CanadianHealth #Pharmacare

44% of Canadian adults live with a chronic condition — and avoidable hospital visits are rising. Regular check-ins with a primary care provider prevent complications before they become emergencies. Virtual care makes that continuity of care more accessible.

39% of Canadian workers feel burnt out — up from 35% in 2023. Burnout costs employers up to $28,500 per employee yearly. Virtual care gives workers accessible, timely mental health support — without the wait.

4 million Canadians lack a family doctor. Nearly 1 in 3 still takes prescription medication. For them, a simple renewal shouldn't mean a trip to the ER. Virtual care bridges that gap — renewals without the wait. #VirtualCare #ONRx

Canada projects 254,100 new cancer cases in 2026. The good news: survival rates are improving. Early detection through screening remains one of the most powerful tools we have. Have you discussed screening with your provider? #CanadianHealth #PreventiveCare #ONRx cmaj.ca/content/198/14/E526

Preventive care in Canada just got a new voice. The National Advisory Committee on Preventive Health Services (NACPHS) now supports PHAC in guiding evidence-based prevention — replacing the former Task Force as of April 1, 2026. Equity-centred, timely guidance for Canadians. canada.ca/en/public-health/c…

44% of Canadian adults live with a chronic disease. Virtual care isn't just convenient — it's clinically proven to reduce A1C levels in type 2 diabetes, improving outcomes where it matters most. @DiabetesCanada 🇨🇦🩺 #Disease #Care #Diabetes

AI won't replace your doctor — it'll give them more time for you. From flagging early warning signs to cutting through paperwork, AI is becoming medicine's best supporting act. Canada has the health data to lead. The question isn't if — it's how fast. cihi.ca/en/artificial-intell…

Rural Canadians face real barriers to managing chronic conditions: distance, specialist shortages, and limited follow-up. A new review finds home-based digital health can bridge that gap. Virtual care can help. frontiersin.org/journals/dig…

Vaccines aren't just for kids, you know. Adults in Canada often miss important shots – like for shingles, pneumonia, or the flu every year. Staying up to date is one of the easiest ways to protect yourself as you get older. Ask your doctor what's best for you.