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Make the Most of Your Summer with Our Health Advice - Santé Québec

Friday, July 3, 2026

Summer is associated with fun, sunshine, and time spent outdoors, but it can also bring unexpected surprises.

Every summer, the health and social services network faces an increase in patient volume, particularly in emergency rooms, largely due to seasonal health issues (heatstroke, insect bites, injuries, digestive problems, etc.). 

In light of this, Santé Québec is launching a series of communication initiatives during the summer of 2026 aimed at equipping the public with the knowledge to take the right steps when a health issue arises, and at helping to reduce the strain on health and social services facilities. 

Several resources and tools are available: 

• health advice organized by topic to effectively treat yourself at home: https://sante.quebec/ete/; 
• non-emergency resources that citizens can turn to for support.