Covid has forced many things online. Health care provision is one of them and it’s not a bad thing. Through digital access to health care providers, people are able to seek out medical advice with greater ease. Why is this important? Well for starters, men are generally less likely so seek out medical care. There is still a stigma around men’s health, specifically around topics like erectile dysfunction, hair loss, acne, mental health, STIs, etc.
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Felix Health looks to provide a convenient and discreet healthcare option for men who are uncomfortable discussing stigmatized health conditions or don’t have the luxury of time to leave work or travel between clinics and pharmacies for treatment.
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We’ve created a safe virtual healthcare space where men can address issues they might be too embarrassed or nervous to talk about.
Kyle Zien, CEO & Co-Founder, Felix Health
Felix Health
Unlike other online medical services in Canada, Felix doesn’t require an appointment. Users simply fill out an online medical assessment that gets reviewed by a healthcare practitioner. The unique feature about the platform is that it allows the practitioner and the patient to chat directly through a secure messaging portal. Furthermore, once a treatment is identified, a prescription is filled, discreetly packaged, and shipped for free within 48 hours. There is a visit fee of $40 that includes a year’s worth of refills.
Telehealth
Also known as telemedicine, it’s the facilitation of health care remotely through video conferencing or digital messaging but all happens in real-time. This approach is an effective method that allows people to connect with healthcare providers regardless of geographical locations.
We anticipate that more men will turn to telehealth even after the pandemic, since it is the most low-barrier way to look after their health.
Kyle Zien, CEO & Co-Founder, Felix Health
The Numbers
- Four out of five men will have some degree of baldness by age 70
- Since January 2020, Felix has reported a 1363.64% increase in appointments related to hair loss
- Since January 2021, there’s been a 50% increase in appointments related to erectile dysfunction
- Younger men have the lowest proportion of people to have a family doctor
- 21 weeks is the average wait time to see a specialist in Canada
- 4.8 million Canadians do not have a family doctor
- 33% of Canadian millennials do not have a family doctor
It’s not hard to see based on the stats above that men need to do a better job looking after their health. It’s important that we prioritize our physical health but also our mental health. Felix will be launching its next iteration of mental health offerings to address things like migraines.
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