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Some remote areas do not have access to urgent-care clinics.

Ever wish your doctor would come to you?

August 1, 2023

Wellness

Our virtual wellness service provider, Dialogue, gives you access to health professionals across Canada, 24/7, through their mobile app and website.

Approximately 70-80% of non-urgent medical issues for which you would visit a walk-in clinic can be treated virtually via Dialogue’s primary care service (or telemedicine).

Inactive membership? EMCM? On leave? You can still access Dialogue.

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Live well: Scale Back on Screens

July 21, 2023

Wellness

If you cringe when your weekly screen time report pops up on your phone, you’re not alone. Many of us spend more time than we should looking at screens—from smartphones to computers to TVs.

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Dialogue Wellness: Introduction to Gut Health

June 30, 2023

Wellness

Your Dialogue app doesn't just give you access to virtual care, it also hosts a library of articles, videos, recipes, and more. This is the first in a series of Dialogue wellness centre articles we'll be sharing.

Studies show that gut health is key to treating and understanding a wide range of health issues, from cancer and bowel disease to mental health concerns. But with new research emerging every day, it can be tricky to understand how we can help to improve our gut health—and what the benefits really are. Here, we take a look at the basics.

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Live Well: How to Use Food as Fuel

May 12, 2023

Wellness

If you tend to have an energy slump mid-day, what you ate in the morning could be to blame. Eating foods that are high in sugar may give you a temporary energy rush by quickly elevating your blood sugar.