Perspective: Care in the Time of COVID-19

What happens when a pandemic changes the day-to-day operations of a health clinic? Learn about virtual care and revised modi operandi through Dr. Layla's acclimation to a new world order in healthcare.

Perspective: Concern in the Time of COVID-19

What happens when a healthcare worker develops coronavirus symptoms? Learn about Sarah's experiences with both sides of the provider-patient relationship.

Perspective: Confusion in the Time of COVID-19

What happens when a pandemic prevents healthcare systems from attending to each and every symptomatic individual? Join Scott as he shares his bewildering COVID-19 experience.

Perspective: Caution in the Time of COVID-19

What happens if we consider the possibility of falling victim to a deadly virus? Join John E. as he shares how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected his life.

Anna Foat quarterbacks her own health care and thinks you should, too

Anna Foat has been quarterbacking her own health care since she was 16 years old.

Four reasons why your health information is safer with Dot Health

One of the most frequent questions we get from prospective users is “How secure is my information with you?” Learn how we fulfill this promise to you.

Ask Dr. M: Why do my loved ones and I need vaccinations?

With so much in the media these days around vaccinations, I’m left wondering — is it worth it to vaccinate my kids? What are the risks?

Sameer Vasta on equity, privilege, and how to have difficult conversations about health

Sameer Vasta was in the U.S. when he injured his knee and required surgery. This was the first time he noticed a real difference between Canadian and American health care.

Ask Dr. M: How should I prepare to see a new doctor?

I’m seeing a new doctor for the first time. How should I prepare for my appointment, and what can I expect?

Amar Singh’s search for a diagnosis in a fragmented healthcare system

Hesitant to confront a troubling diagnosis, Amar Singh kept himself busy and distracted. It wasn’t until the consequences of his diagnosis took over his life, propelling him to take ownership of his healthcare journey.

Teresa Harris on the four letters that changed everything: PCOS

As weeks turned into months, and new symptoms cropped up, I turned to Google for answers. My search, rather than alleviating my worries, introduced me to an acronym that would dominate my mind for years to come: PCOS.

COVID-19: How to keep safe and track your symptoms

During this uncertain time of the Coronavirus outbreak, embrace social distancing by staying at home to limit the spread of disease. If you're experiencing symptoms, start tracking them on the Dot Health app.

Ask Dr. M: What do my doctor’s clinical notes mean?

I have my health records, but I don’t understand a lot of my doctor’s clinical notes. What do all of these abbreviations mean?

Sarah Lindsay’s uphill battle with physical — and mental — pain

Managing two painful, chronic, and invisible conditions, bipolar disorder and fibromyalgia, has opened Sarah Lindsay's eyes to the importance of becoming her own #1 healthcare advocate .

Melissa Sheldrick: sharing patient experiences improves healthcare

Melissa Sheldrick relives one of the worst things she's ever gone through, and how she's using it to make health care better.

Sarah Burke Dimitrova’s unexpected fertility journey

Sarah Burke Dimitrova was once convinced she knew what it took to get proper care. It wasn’t until she and her husband began experiencing infertility while trying to conceive a child did the gaps in her care begin to appear.

Ev McDowell is living with incurable cancer — but she’s not alone

Ev McDowell went to her doctor for routine blood work. When test results showed low hemoglobin levels & something called ‘sticky cells,’ Ev got a bit worried, but thought: “At least it’s not cancer.”

How Ash Anwar is using molecular data to create a healthier population

If you’d asked Ash Anwar 10 years ago whether or not he’d one day contribute to one of the fastest growing health tech industries, he likely would have said, “I hope so.”

Ask Dr. M: How do I get copies of my health records?

I’d like to get my health records so I can view my lab results and know for sure when I had certain appointments and what treatments my doctor prescribed. How do I access these?

Ask Dr. M: What’s the difference between an X-ray, CT scan, ultrasound, and MRI?

I’m confused — what’s the difference between an x-ray, MRI, CT scan, and ultrasound? Don’t they all do the same thing?

Ask Dr. M: What to expect in the emergency room and how to prepare

Emergency Rooms don’t often receive 5-star reviews or glowing customer testimonials. But, to be fair, they aren’t exactly set up for success.

Sheen Sagalongos: My experience with anxiety and entrepreneurship

In her own words, Sheen Sagalongos describes the moment when her anxiety and entrepreneurship collided.

How Claire Snyman saved her own life

A sudden vertigo attack in May 2010 left Claire Snyman with an excruciating headache — the worst she’d ever experienced. Afraid and in pain...

Chris Fraser: why most people don’t understand health care

“You don’t understand healthcare because you are healthy,” Chris Fraser says. “You don’t understand the system until you’re forced into it.

Ask Dr. M: Why do I need a urine test?

My doctor ordered me to take a urine test, which I’ve never done before. Why does my urine need to be tested?

Six things you probably didn't know about your medical records

Medical records. You know they exist. But who gets access to them and what’s even contained within them is a bit of a mystery.

Anusha Gandhi: My Life with Endometriosis and Ulcerative Colitis

For years, Anusha knew with absolute certainty that the intense pain and other consistent, unpleasant symptoms she experienced during her monthly period were abnormal.

Alicia Raimundo on the most important conversation they ever started

Alicia Raimundo's journey — one that began as a pre-teen living with untreated depression — is marked by struggle: fear of judgement, hospitalization, and fighting for proper care.

When her pain persisted, so did Tendisai Cromwell

For months, Tendisai Cromwell lived with inexplicable pain. At the grocery store, throughout her work day, as she cared for her infant daughter — the pain was her companion.

Maple and Dot Health Partner to deliver Seamless Virtual Health Care

This gives you the power to securely share your full medical history with Canada’s largest network of online health care providers through Maple.