Prevention
Prevention plays an important role in reducing the risk of certain types of cancer. While not all cancers can be prevented, adopting healthy habits, knowing your risk factors and taking part in recommended screening programs can support early detection and better outcomes.
Our Health is Cool 360° platform
Through your Desjardins Insurance group plan, you and your family may have access to the Health is Cool 360° platform, a comprehensive resource for prevention and wellness. From personalized health assessments to self-serve tools, Health is Cool 360° gives you clear guidance to build lasting healthy habits and reduce long-term risks.
Health PACT coaching
The Health PACT program offers personalized guidance by phone to help you address health concerns and feel supported in your next steps. A registered nurse coach will help identify options and support your needs in improving your health and managing symptoms related to different conditions. Together, you and your Health PACT coach will review your situation and set realistic goals to move forward.
Other health coverage options
Key health enhancements
You may have access to additional services that can deliver meaningful health benefits and help lower certain cancer risks.
Staying up to date with vaccines
Your coverage can include the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine (to help prevent cervical and throat cancers).
Help to quit smoking
In Canada, tobacco is the main cause of around 72% of cases of lung cancer and smoking is linked to approximately 30% of all cancer-related deaths.1 To help reduce the risk, your group plan may include full coverage for smoking-cessation medications. This practical help can improve health outcomes over time.
Healthy Weight Focus
Research shows that 10 of the 17 cancer2 types with rising incidence in adults under 50 have been linked to obesity. Depending on your plan, you may have access to a multidisciplinary support team of kinesiologists, dietitians, psychologists and other specialists — offering evidence-based guidance on balanced nutrition, physical activity and weight management. These tailored resources help you address key risk factors and support long-term well-being.
IMPORTANT: Please, refer to your insurance booklet or contact our Client Relations Centre to find out which products and services are included under your group insurance plan. For Health is Cool 360 and the Health PACT program, please refer to the secure site for plan members, the Omni app or your plan sponsor.
1. Canadian Cancer Society , Live smoke-free, 2023, https://cancer.ca/en/cancer-information/reduce-your-risk/live-smoke-free
2. Sung, H. et al. (August 2024). “Differences in cancer rates among adults born between 1920 and 1990 in the USA: an analysis of population-based cancer registry data,” The Lancet, vol. 9, No. 8, pp. 583–593
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