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STI screening in Quebec: everything you need to know without judgment

Le dépistage des infections transmissibles sexuellement et par le sang (ITSS) est une démarche de santé préventive — au même titre qu’un bilan de cholestérol ou une prise

Medical teleconsultation in Montérégie - online doctor available

La Montérégie est l’une des régions les plus peuplées du Québec, avec environ 1,6 million d’habitants répartis sur un territoire immense qui s’étend des rives du Saint-Laurent jusqu’aux

Physician without a family doctor in Longueuil - your options in 2026

Not having a family doctor in Longueuil in 2026 is a reality shared by tens of thousands of residents in the city's five boroughs.

Online doctor in Laval - medical teleconsultation now available

Laval is Quebec's third-largest city, with close to 450,000 residents, yet access to a family doctor remains difficult for many.

Clinique médicale à Montréal - Clinique Omicron: coming soon

Montréal est le plus grand marché de soins de santé au Québec, avec une population de plus de deux millions de résidents dont une proportion importante n’a pas

Clinique médicale à Saint-Hubert: comprehensive health services on the South Shore

Saint-Hubert est l’un des arrondissements les plus étendus et les plus peuplés de la ville de Longueuil, au cœur de la Rive-Sud de Montréal. Avec une population variée

Clinique médicale à Brossard: available services and appointment scheduling

Brossard est l’une des villes à la croissance démographique la plus rapide de la Rive-Sud de Montréal. Avec une population diversifiée et en constante expansion, la demande de

Home blood testing in Quebec: laboratories and clinics on the move

Travelling to a laboratory or clinic for a simple blood test can be a real obstacle for some people: the elderly with reduced mobility,

Home nursing care in Quebec: who can benefit and how to access it

Recevoir des soins infirmiers à domicile permet à de nombreuses personnes de se rétablir dans leur environnement familier, de maintenir leur autonomie plus longtemps ou d’éviter des hospitalisations

Testosterone deficiency (hypogonadism) in Quebec men: symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options

Chronic fatigue that's hard to explain, low energy, reduced libido, irritability or depression, abdominal weight gain, loss of muscle mass - these symptoms, often attributed to

Prostate cancer screening in Quebec: PSA test, for whom and when?

Le cancer de la prostate est le cancer le plus fréquemment diagnostiqué chez les hommes au Canada, et le deuxième en termes de mortalité par cancer masculin. Pourtant,

Contraception in Quebec: all options covered by RAMQ

Choosing a contraceptive method is a personal decision that deserves complete, objective and non-judgmental information. In Quebec, several contraceptive methods are covered in full or in part by

Menopause in Quebec: symptoms, hormone treatments and alternatives

Menopause is a natural stage in the life cycle of anyone with ovaries - it marks the end of reproductive capacity and is accompanied by

PAP test and cervical cancer screening in Quebec

The PAP test - also known as the Pap smear or Papanicolaou cytodiagnosis - is one of the most effective screening tests in preventive medicine. It enables

Hypertension in Quebec: diagnosis, medication and follow-up

Hypertension - commonly known as «high blood pressure» - is one of the most widespread chronic conditions in Quebec and Canada. According to data from Hypertension Canada, approximately

ECG, Holter, MAPA, cardiology, electrocardiogram

The electrocardiogram (ECG), Holter monitor and ambulatory blood pressure measurement (ABPM) are three of the most frequently prescribed diagnostic tests in cardiology and medicine.

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