--- title: Helping Newcomers Navigate Canada's Healthcare System description: Learn how EMPOWER Health has been helping newcomers, along with unattached, vulnerable and marginalized patients access primary care and other healthcare services in their local communities. image: https://healthcare.empower.ca/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/emr-blog-1.png --- [Skip to content](https://healthcare.empower.ca/oht-newcomers#main-content) [![EMPOWER Health](https://healthcare.empower.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/empower_logo-h_digital%20(1).png?width=1945&height=350&name=empower_logo-h_digital%20(1).png)](https://empower.ca/) - For Patients Show submenu for For Patients - [Empower.ca - Find Nearby Healthcare Options Canada-wide](https://empower.ca/) - [iamsick.ca - Nearby Healthcare Options When & Where You Need It](https://iamsick.ca/) - [MyVaccines.ca - Find & Book Your Vaccine Online](https://myvaccines.ca/) - [HolidayHours.ca - Healthcare Options Open During Holidays](https://holidayhours.ca/) - [C19.ca - COVID-19 Information Hub](https://c19.ca/) - 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Learn how EMPOWER Health has dedicated the past decade to social impact initiatives focused on equitable access to care. ![newcomer-lang](https://healthcare.empower.ca/hubfs/newcomer-lang.png "newcomer-lang") [Contact Us](mailto:team@empower.ca) [Book a Meeting](https://healthcare.empower.ca/meetings/request-meeting/oht-partnership-meeting) [Visit EMPOWER Health](https://empower.ca/) ## EMPOWER Health has been helping Canadians Find a Family Doctor Accepting New Patients since 2014 ![Find a Doctor in 3 Steps](https://healthcare.empower.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/2-2.png?width=600&height=503&name=2-2.png "Find a Doctor in 3 Steps") ## Finding Healthcare in Your Preferred Language ### The EMPOWER Health platform is multilingual, and includes language filters to show nearby healthcare options (including family doctors accepting new patients) who speak a specific language.  This small & simple feature strengthens our healthcare system by making healthcare organizations less frightening, while also creating a bond between newcomers & those with language barriers and their circle of care. Canada has such a diverse healthcare system and EMPOWER Health strives to unlock such potential.   ![translate-Dec-29-2022-02-48-15-6371-PM](https://healthcare.empower.ca/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/translate-Dec-29-2022-02-48-15-6371-PM.jpg "translate-Dec-29-2022-02-48-15-6371-PM") Request for Interest - EMPOWER Health is currently implementing regional projects focused on:   Regional Intake, Coordination, Online Appointment Booking & Care Transition for Unattached Patient Regional Coordination, Online Appointment Booking & Care Transition for Newcomers    Please contact us if you are interested in partnering on these projects and/or collaborating on implementations in your community.   [Contact Us](mailto:team@empower.ca) [Book a Meeting](https://healthcare.empower.ca/meetings/request-meeting/oht-partnership-meeting) ![services-book](https://healthcare.empower.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Website%20Pages/Product%20Images/services-book.png?width=630&height=474&name=services-book.png "services-book") ### Canada’s Only National Healthcare Services Locator Since 2011 Provide your patients with a complete health services navigator designed to simplify the location of the right services at the right time. By including detailed provider info such as languages offered, services provided, hours of operation, and more, patients can get the healthcare they need when they need it. And with full integration into our Online Appointment Booking system patients can start and complete their journey from one site.   ### **As Seen in the Media** ![Toronto Star](https://healthcare.empower.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Website%20Pages/Media%20Logos/Toronto%20Star.png?width=500&height=58&name=Toronto%20Star.png "Toronto Star") ![The Logic logo](https://healthcare.empower.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Website%20Pages/Media%20Logos/The%20Logic%20logo.png?width=454&height=101&name=The%20Logic%20logo.png "The Logic logo") ![City News](https://healthcare.empower.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Website%20Pages/Media%20Logos/City%20News.png?width=747&height=158&name=City%20News.png "City News") ![betakit_logo](https://healthcare.empower.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Website%20Pages/Media%20Logos/betakit_logo.png?width=200&height=59&name=betakit_logo.png "betakit_logo") ![Global Television Logo](https://healthcare.empower.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Website%20Pages/Media%20Logos/Global%20Television%20Logo.png?width=200&height=100&name=Global%20Television%20Logo.png "Global Television Logo") ![CP24_Channel](https://healthcare.empower.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Website%20Pages/Media%20Logos/CP24_Channel.png?width=150&height=92&name=CP24_Channel.png "CP24_Channel") ![The_Globe_and_Mail_Logo_white_text](https://healthcare.empower.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Website%20Pages/Media%20Logos/The_Globe_and_Mail_Logo_white_text.png?width=100&height=100&name=The_Globe_and_Mail_Logo_white_text.png "The_Globe_and_Mail_Logo_white_text") ![BT-10-hero](https://healthcare.empower.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Website%20Pages/Media%20Logos/BT-10-hero.png?width=350&height=123&name=BT-10-hero.png "BT-10-hero") ![blogto-kp](https://healthcare.empower.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Website%20Pages/Media%20Logos/blogto-kp.png?width=250&height=73&name=blogto-kp.png "blogto-kp") ![Ottawa Start](https://healthcare.empower.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Website%20Pages/Media%20Logos/Ottawa%20Start.png?width=250&height=125&name=Ottawa%20Start.png "Ottawa Start") ![Gem_CBC_wordmark_Thumb](https://healthcare.empower.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Website%20Pages/Media%20Logos/Gem_CBC_wordmark_Thumb.png?width=250&height=65&name=Gem_CBC_wordmark_Thumb.png "Gem_CBC_wordmark_Thumb") ![daily-hive-logo](https://healthcare.empower.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Website%20Pages/Media%20Logos/daily-hive-logo.png?width=250&height=54&name=daily-hive-logo.png "daily-hive-logo") [See our "In the Media" page](https://press.empower.ca/) ### **Reach Out to Learn More** - **General Enquiries** **team@empower.ca** **1-844-234-6277** - **Demo / Sales Enquiries** **sales@empower.ca** **1-844-234-6277** - **Patient / Digital Health Initiatives** **partners@empower.ca** - **Media Enquiries** **media@empower.ca** - **Patient Support support@empower.ca** ### **Some of EMPOWER Health's Other Initiatives** ![iamsick-small-logo](https://healthcare.empower.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/iamsick-small-logo.png?width=300&height=63&name=iamsick-small-logo.png "iamsick-small-logo") Connects patients with healthcare providers all over Canada. [Launch](https://www.iamsick.ca/) ![care-clinics-logo](https://healthcare.empower.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/care-clinics-logo.png?width=300&height=51&name=care-clinics-logo.png "care-clinics-logo") COVID, Cold and Flu Care Clinics Appointment Booking Portal. [Launch](https://care-clinics.ca/) ![MyVaccines-logo-slogan-db7ae55254117239fe87fb089e9811c2](https://healthcare.empower.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/MyVaccines-logo-slogan-db7ae55254117239fe87fb089e9811c2.png?width=300&height=61&name=MyVaccines-logo-slogan-db7ae55254117239fe87fb089e9811c2.png "MyVaccines-logo-slogan-db7ae55254117239fe87fb089e9811c2") Find facilities offering vaccines in Canada. [Launch](https://myvaccines.ca/) ![C19-logo](https://healthcare.empower.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/C19-logo.png?width=190&height=96&name=C19-logo.png "C19-logo") Canada's COVID-19 Navigator. [Launch](https://www.c19.ca/) ![HH-logo](https://healthcare.empower.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/HH-logo.png?width=190&height=86&name=HH-logo.png "HH-logo") Helps patients find healthcare during holidays. [Launch](https://www.c19.ca/) ### **In a partnership with Ryerson University, National Institute of Ageing (NIA)** **NIA LONG TERM CARE COVID-19 TRACKER** COVID-19 tracking map for Long Term Care Homes in Canada. [Launch](https://ltc-covid19-tracker.ca/) **MY COVID-19 VISIT RISK** A questionnaire for general public to determine risks associated with visits [Launch](https://covidvisitrisk.com/riskscore-english.html) ### Past Projects ![MyFluShotca_logo_narrow](https://healthcare.empower.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Website%20Pages/Projects/MyFluShotca_logo_narrow.png?width=215&height=50&name=MyFluShotca_logo_narrow.png "MyFluShotca_logo_narrow") A nationwide flu shot locator (2016 - 2021) [Launch](http://myflushot.ca/) ![myHealth365.ca holiday logos-01](https://healthcare.empower.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/myHealth365.ca%20holiday%20logos-01.png?width=200&height=54&name=myHealth365.ca%20holiday%20logos-01.png "myHealth365.ca holiday logos-01") Health care directory for residents of Mississauga, Halton and South Etobicoke (2016 - 2017) [Launch](https://myhealth365.ca/) ![pink-white-cross](https://healthcare.empower.ca/hubfs/pink-white-cross.png "pink-white-cross") [About Us](https://empower.ca/en/static/about_us) [Terms of Service](https://empower.ca/en/static/tos) [Privacy Policy](https://empower.ca/en/static/privacy) [Contact Us](mailto:team@empower.ca) [FAQ](https://library.empower.ca/knowledge) Websites [Empower.ca](https://empower.ca/) [iamsick.ca](https://iamsick.ca/) [Care-Clinics.ca](https://care-clinics.ca/) [MyVaccines.ca](https://myvaccines.ca/) Initiatives [HolidayHours.ca](https://holidayhours.ca/) [MyFlushot.ca](https://MyFlushot.ca) [myhealth365.ca](https://myhealth365.ca/)   Account [Join](https://empower.ca/en/users/sign_up) [Login](https://empower.ca/en/users/sign_in)     EMPOWER Health [facebook-f icon](https://www.facebook.com/iamSICK.ca) [Follow us on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/iamsick-ca) [Follow us on Twitter](https://twitter.com/iamsick_ca) [Follow us on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmo_KK1c0FpE7QBXY8sY-BA) Copyright © 2026, Empower Health