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Eau et santé en voyage : rinçage nasal sécuritaire, otites et tourista

Eau du robinet, piscine, lac : comment se protéger des infections en voyage, rincer le nez en sécurité et savoir quand consulter un professionnel.

Fausses informations en santé : comment faire le tri en ligne

Traitements « miracles », produits naturels, vidéos virales : comment reconnaître une fausse information en santé, vérifier une source et savoir quand consulter un professionnel.

Dépistage des ITSS au Québec : pourquoi se faire tester, même sans symptômes

Syphilis, gonorrhée, chlamydia : plusieurs infections se transmettent sans aucun symptôme. Voici qui devrait se faire dépister et comment procéder.

Advance Medical Directives: What They Cover

Three situations, five types of care, one binding provision. What advance directives allow you to refuse, what they do not cover, and how to file them.

Saxenda in Quebec: Liraglutide for Weight Management—How It Works

Saxenda (liraglutide) is a daily injection approved by Health Canada for weight management. How it works, medical monitoring, and access in Quebec.

Contrave in Quebec: naltrexone/bupropion for weight management in tablet form

Contrave (naltrexone/bupropion) is an oral medication approved by Health Canada for weight management. How it works, eligibility, and access in Quebec.

Xenical in Quebec: Orlistat, the pill that affects fat digestion

Xenical (orlistat) is an oral tablet approved by Health Canada that is taken with meals and reduces fat absorption. How it works and access in Quebec.

IMCIVREE in Quebec: setmelanotide for rare genetic causes of obesity

IMCIVREE (setmelanotide) is approved by Health Canada for specific genetic conditions related to the MC4R pathway, not for general obesity. How it works and access in Quebec.

Wegovy in Quebec: Semaglutide for Weight Management—How Is It Different from Ozempic?

Wegovy (semaglutide) is approved by Health Canada specifically for weight management, with a different dosage than Ozempic. How it works and access in Quebec.

Zepbound™ in Quebec: tirzepatide and the KwikPen® pen for weight management

Zepbound (tirzepatide) is approved by Health Canada specifically for weight management, with a dual GIP + GLP-1 mechanism of action. How it works and access in Quebec.

811 Info-Santé: What the Hotline Can and Cannot Do

The 811 provides assessment and guidance, but does not make a diagnosis or prescribe anything. Here's what the hotline actually does, and what steps to take next.

RVSQ: Finding an Appointment When None Are Available

Rendez-vous santé Québec only displays what the clinics post. Here's why the list is empty and how to search for an appointment slot.

GMF: What a Family Medicine Group Really Offers

Expanded team, adapted access, shared medical records: what the GMF status actually changes for a registered patient—and what it doesn't.

Family Doctor Referral Service: Wait Times and Steps

The service counter does not operate on a first-come, first-served basis. How the line is organized, what causes you to lose your place in line, and what to do while you wait.

Sun Card: Renewal, Loss, and Eligibility

An expired card does not void your coverage, but it does complicate things. Renewal, loss, eligibility, and what the card does not cover in Quebec.

Healthcare in Quebec: How the Reform Affects Patients

New governance, same points of contact. What Santé Québec is actually changing, what remains the same, and where to file a complaint.

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