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If you recently had an abnormal Liquid-Based Cytology (Pap) test result as a follow-up to another high-risk HPV type or if high-risk HPV types 16 and/or 18 and/or 45 were found, a health care provider may recommend a colposcopy. Video available in Cantonese , Mandarin and Punjabi...

Impaired Driving Driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs is illegal, dangerous and can be life altering. It is a criminal offence to drive, or have care or control of a vehicle while your ability to drive is impaired by alcohol or drugs. Most of us understand this, however...

What is gestational diabetes? Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a temporary condition that occurs during pregnancy. Women who develop this complication do not have diabetes prior to becoming pregnant. It can affect about 3-12 per cent of pregnant women. When should pregnant...

Type 2 diabetes is the most common type of diabetes. It occurs when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or the body cannot properly use the insulin that is released. Am I at risk for developing type 2 diabetes? Type 2 diabetes can occur without you knowing it, so it is...

As a patient,* we encourage you to be a partner in your health care. As a member of that team, it is important that you understand your rights and responsibilities. Your rights explain how you should expect to be treated, and your responsibilities explain how you can be a more...