LibGuides: Digital Health for All: Health and Wellness Apps

Health and Wellness Apps

Apps are software applications that can be installed and run on your devices to help you communicate, organize your appointments, and manage information. A variety of health- and wellness-related apps are available for download, with more being created daily.

Examples of Health and Wellness Apps Created at UHN

Medly for Heart Failure - University Health Netwok
Medly is an app that supports patients in the self-management of one or more chronic conditions  including  heart failure, diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), hypertension, and mental health. The app will provide real-time information on your health status and help you manage your chronic condition(s) from the comfort of your home.

Download on your preferred device;

My Surgery @ UHN - University Health Network
My Surgery @ UHN is an app that provides general information for all surgery patients and caregivers about how to prepare for surgery at UHN and what to expect.

Download on your preferred device:

bant - Simplifying Diabetes - University Health Network
This app helps you manage diabetes. Take your meal photos, track weight, and capture step data. Over time, trending of this data will help you adjust your daily habits to improve your diabetes.

Download on your preferred device:

Breathe for Asthma and COPD - University Health Network
This app helps you to better self-manage asthma and COPD. It also has an interactive, digital version of the Ontario Asthma Action Plan and the Canadian Thoracic Society COPD action plan that you can customize with your healthcare provider.

Download on your Apple device:

Princess Margaret Cancer Journey - University Health Network
Getting a cancer diagnosis brings changes to the lives of patients, their families and friends. The Princess Margaret Cancer Journey app helps you feel more in control. Know what to expect while being treated at the Princess Margaret, find services, and get trustworthy health information.

Download on your Apple device:

Helpful Resources

About Health and Wellness Apps - UHN Patient and Family Learning Centres
Learn about different health and wellness apps and how to choose one that is right for you.
How to Download an App on Your Android and Apple Devices - UHN Patient and Family Learning Centres
Short videos that show how to download an app on Android and Apple device.

How to download an app on Android cell phone or tablet

How to Download an App on your Android Phone or Tablet

How to download an app on you iPhone or iPad

How to Download an App on Your iPhone or iPad

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