Building A Relationship With Your Nearest Walk-In Clinic

Posted on 12 March 2015

Health issues, injuries and illness can take place at some inconvenient times, and while they may not be serious enough to warrant an emergency room visit, you still need proper care. Unfortunately, a general physician practice isn't likely to have room to squeeze you in on a moment's notice, so you're left with just one option. Many walk-in clinics, such as One Stop Medical Centre & Boniface Park Medical Centre, offer quality care with minimal waiting, but there are time saving steps you can take which will not only cut your wait time but also improve the quality of care you receive. [Read More]

2 Questions To Ask Your Potential Home Care Provider

Posted on 2 March 2015

If a privately retained home care provider isn't providing much more than what you can receive from your province's federally funded system, then what's the point? Here's a couple of questions you should ask a potential home care service. Are You an Individual or an Organization? Whom you're dealing with isn't always apparent. Some individuals present themselves as an organization. And while there's nothing inherently wrong with hiring an individual for home care, it's not something you should consider lightly. [Read More]

How's Your Child's Vision? 8 Signs To Watch For

Posted on 5 February 2015

While many parents are quick to blame the teacher, problems at school with your child may have nothing to do with the teacher. In fact, it may be due to a vision problem. Many children who have vision issues are actually diagnosed with a learning disability, such ADHD or ADD. However, this is often inaccurate. A thorough eye exam can tell you for sure if it is a vision problem or if the problem lies elsewhere. [Read More]

Why Your Dentist Wants To See Your Child By The Time They Turn One

Posted on 23 January 2015

Good dental hygiene becomes important to your child at an early age. The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests taking your child in for their first visit at around one year old. Getting your child accustomed to proper dental care early helps them to build healthy dental habits that they'll keep throughout their life. It also reduces the risk that your child will face a number of dental issues even in their childhood. [Read More]

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Deciphering Your Medical Bills

After I was involved in a bad car accident, I was hospitalized for about three weeks. Although I had full coverage medical insurance, the bills that started stacking up at my house after I got home were astounding. Pretty soon, I found that I was unable to take care of my normal expenses. After I finished paying everything off a few years later, I found a few errors in my billing. I did a little research, and I discovered that I had been charged for things that should have been covered. Fortunately, after working with the insurance companies, I was able to get my money back. My website is all about helping you to decipher your medical bills, so that you don't end up spending more than you need to.