Patient Resources

Trusted educational resources curated by Verra Health Clinic.

Evidence-based information about common health conditions, medications, preventive care, and lifestyle changes.

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Preventive Screening

Blood Pressure Screening

Learn how to get an accurate blood pressure reading, understand high readings, and know when to seek care.

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Diabetes Screening

Learn who should be screened for type 2 diabetes, how A1C testing works, and what risk factors matter.

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Cholesterol & Cardiovascular Risk

A patient leaflet about high cholesterol, heart and stroke risk, statins, side effects, and non-statin treatment options.

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Cancer Screening

Mammogram & Breast Screening

Learn who should have a mammogram in Alberta, what to expect, how to prepare, and what results may mean.

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Colorectal Cancer Screening

Learn about Alberta’s FIT stool test, who should be screened, what results mean, and when follow-up is needed.

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Pap Smear & Cervical Screening

A patient-friendly guide to Pap tests, HPV screening, preparation, results, and why regular screening matters.

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Lung Cancer Screening

Learn who may qualify for low-dose CT screening in Alberta, what to expect, and when symptoms need medical assessment.

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Prostate Cancer Screening

Understand PSA testing, personal risk, possible results, and the benefits and limitations of screening.

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Sexual & Reproductive Health

STI Screening & Sexual Health

Learn about chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, syphilis, hepatitis testing, timing, privacy, and follow-up.

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Hepatitis B & C Testing

Learn when hepatitis B and C testing is useful, including pregnancy, risk factors, blood tests, and follow-up.

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Contraception

Information about contraception options including the pill, minipill, implant, injection, IUDs, effectiveness, benefits, risks, and side effects.

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Gestational Diabetes

Information about gestational diabetes, blood sugar monitoring, healthy eating, treatment options, and pregnancy care.

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Chronic Conditions & Medication

Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Information about osteoporosis, fracture prevention, alendronate, bisphosphonates, and bone health.

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Prediabetes

What prediabetes means, how it is diagnosed, and practical steps to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes.

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A1C Test Results

Understand what an A1C blood test measures, common Canadian ranges, and what follow-up may involve.

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Fatty Liver Disease

Resources about fatty liver disease, liver health, diet, lifestyle changes, and metabolic health.

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Weight Management

Information about healthy weight management, Wegovy, Ozempic, Zepbound, Orlistat, and lifestyle support.

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Weight-Loss Plateaus

Learn why weight loss can slow down, what to review safely, and when to speak with a clinician.

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ADHD Resources

ADHD Resource Centre

Guides about ADHD symptoms, assessment, treatment, medications, breastfeeding, and choosing a medication.

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ADHD Assessment Centre

Learn about physician-led adult ADHD assessment in Alberta, coverage, the process, and a free educational symptom test.

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ADHD Medications

A complete guide to common ADHD medications, side effects, monitoring, driving, alcohol, pregnancy, and breastfeeding.

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ADHD Medications While Breastfeeding

Evidence-informed information about methylphenidate, Vyvanse, amphetamines, non-stimulants, milk supply, and infant monitoring.

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Choosing an ADHD Medication

Compare common Canadian ADHD medications including Vyvanse, Concerta, Foquest, Biphentin, Adderall XR, Dexedrine, and Strattera.

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Family 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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