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Preventing Excessive Gambling
A New Campaign Underway
The Ministère has launched a new media campaign targeting gamblers at risk of developing a problem with excessive gambling and their families. The campaign's three radio messages aim at showing that prompt action can prevent pathological gambling if the indicators that occur in the most common situations of daily life are recognized.
Access to specialized medical services
New developments
Thanks to SIMASS, the new information system for access to specialized services, the content of the Access to Special Medical Services website has been improved. The site now gives access to up-to-date information about waiting lists for different types of surgery (hip, knee, and cataract operations, and inpatient and outpatient surgeries) for each region and institution involved. The precise and detailed information that Québec provides makes it a leader among the provinces of Canada in transparency on wait times for specialized medical services.
The Quit to win Challenge is back !
Knock out smoking !
Thousands of Quebecers will commit to not smoke for at least six weeks, from February 15 to March 27, 2008. If each year, 2 out of 3 participants successfully take up the Challenge, just imagine the number of people who are making the move toward a smoke-free life. Register now !
Sexually transmitted infections (STI)
Questions, help and resources ?
In the Website « The fight against STI », you will find answers to the most frequently asked questions about STIs and related subjects, all the information campaigns carried out by the Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux and a list of help and resources about STI.
Influenza
Vaccination campaign
The vaccination information campaign 2007-2008 is launching under the theme Influenza get it once, and you'll get vaccinated. The ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux recommends an annual vaccination in order to protect you and those you care about. Simple things such as washing your hands and following cough etiquette can help prevent the transmission of the disease. Check whether you are eligible for a free flu shot.
