Patient Resources
Trusted educational resources curated by Verra Health Clinic.
Evidence-based information about common health conditions, medications, preventive care, and lifestyle changes.
Search by condition, test, symptom, or question to find the right patient guide.
Preventive Screening
Blood Pressure Screening
Learn how to get an accurate blood pressure reading, understand high readings, and know when to seek care.
View ResourcesDiabetes Screening
Learn who should be screened for type 2 diabetes, how A1C testing works, and what risk factors matter.
View ResourcesCholesterol & Cardiovascular Risk
A patient leaflet about high cholesterol, heart and stroke risk, statins, side effects, and non-statin treatment options.
View ResourcesCancer Screening
Mammogram & Breast Screening
Learn who should have a mammogram in Alberta, what to expect, how to prepare, and what results may mean.
View ResourcesColorectal Cancer Screening
Learn about Alberta’s FIT stool test, who should be screened, what results mean, and when follow-up is needed.
View ResourcesPap Smear & Cervical Screening
A patient-friendly guide to Pap tests, HPV screening, preparation, results, and why regular screening matters.
View ResourcesLung Cancer Screening
Learn who may qualify for low-dose CT screening in Alberta, what to expect, and when symptoms need medical assessment.
View ResourcesProstate Cancer Screening
Understand PSA testing, personal risk, possible results, and the benefits and limitations of screening.
View ResourcesSexual & Reproductive Health
STI Screening & Sexual Health
Learn about chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, syphilis, hepatitis testing, timing, privacy, and follow-up.
View ResourcesHepatitis B & C Testing
Learn when hepatitis B and C testing is useful, including pregnancy, risk factors, blood tests, and follow-up.
View ResourcesContraception
Information about contraception options including the pill, minipill, implant, injection, IUDs, effectiveness, benefits, risks, and side effects.
View ResourcesGestational Diabetes
Information about gestational diabetes, blood sugar monitoring, healthy eating, treatment options, and pregnancy care.
View ResourcesChronic Conditions & Medication
Osteoporosis & Bone Health
Information about osteoporosis, fracture prevention, alendronate, bisphosphonates, and bone health.
View ResourcesPrediabetes
What prediabetes means, how it is diagnosed, and practical steps to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes.
View ResourcesA1C Test Results
Understand what an A1C blood test measures, common Canadian ranges, and what follow-up may involve.
View ResourcesFatty Liver Disease
Resources about fatty liver disease, liver health, diet, lifestyle changes, and metabolic health.
View ResourcesWeight Management
Information about healthy weight management, Wegovy, Ozempic, Zepbound, Orlistat, and lifestyle support.
View ResourcesWeight-Loss Plateaus
Learn why weight loss can slow down, what to review safely, and when to speak with a clinician.
View ResourcesADHD Resources
ADHD Resource Centre
Guides about ADHD symptoms, assessment, treatment, medications, breastfeeding, and choosing a medication.
View ResourcesADHD Assessment Centre
Learn about physician-led adult ADHD assessment in Alberta, coverage, the process, and a free educational symptom test.
View ResourcesADHD Medications
A complete guide to common ADHD medications, side effects, monitoring, driving, alcohol, pregnancy, and breastfeeding.
View ResourcesADHD Medications While Breastfeeding
Evidence-informed information about methylphenidate, Vyvanse, amphetamines, non-stimulants, milk supply, and infant monitoring.
View ResourcesChoosing an ADHD Medication
Compare common Canadian ADHD medications including Vyvanse, Concerta, Foquest, Biphentin, Adderall XR, Dexedrine, and Strattera.
View ResourcesFamily Health
Cow's Milk Allergy
Parent-friendly information about cow's milk protein allergy, hypoallergenic formulas, the milk ladder, and reintroducing cow's milk safely.
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