Hello MCAS members,
When pumpkin spice lattes are available again, that can only mean one thing — summer has passed and fall is officially here. Pull out your favorite sweater, enjoy the crisp autumn air, falling leaves, and enjoy everything pumpkin spiced.
In recent weeks doctors have called for reforms as people in Saskatchewan struggle to find a family doctor. The shortage of family doctors causes stress for patients, doctors and the healthcare system.
In fact, there are currently no doctor’s clinics in Saskatoon accepting new patients. Without access to a family doctor, people are forced to seek care at walk-in-clinics, emergency rooms and urgent care centres.
Fortunately, companies such as Maple, connect individuals with virtual doctors in under five minutes, anytime, anywhere. Individuals can use their mobile device or computer to connect with a doctor for diagnosis, medical advice, prescriptions, and lab requisitions. Virtual doctors are commonly used for treatment of cold and flu symptoms, infections, chronic conditions, skin problems, mental health issues and much more.
If you’re an employer looking to reduce absenteeism, increase employee engagement and satisfaction, and enhance productivity, consider adding Virtual Doctors to your group benefit plan.
For more information on the MCAS Group Benefits Plan, Virtual Doctors, or to book your next employee education session, please reach out or give us a call.
Matthew Hill
Benefits Associate, Wiegers Financial and Insurance Planning Services Ltd.
Wiegers Financial & Benefits
306-244-0949
matthew.hill@wiegers.ca
Michael Carss
Director, Innovation & Growth, Wiegers Financial and Insurance Planning Services Ltd.
Wiegers Financial & Benefits
306-244-0949
michael.carss@wiegers.ca