Markham, ON (June 14, 2010) – Do you want to know more about your health care and connect with other individuals, professionals and researchers online to share your knowledge and experience? CareToKnow.org is a networking website giving all Canadians access to supportive communities and health information.

The website lets people learn about what’s new in the world of health in plain language. And through the connections they make online, individuals can get support and information on health topics including home care, diabetes, chronic illness, senior health, mental health, family-centred care and being a caregiver.

"People are looking for ways to become more informed and empowered in their own care,” says Shirlee Sharkey, President and CEO of Saint Elizabeth Health Care. “It is unique to have a health care social media site that engages all levels of care into conversation — it is open to individuals, families, professionals and researchers.”

Members of CareToKnow.org can post stories and articles, add friends, join groups, contribute questions and answers to health topics, add events, receive email notifications on subjects of interest and more.

To join or learn more visit www.caretoknow.org.

About Saint Elizabeth Health Care

Saint Elizabeth Health Care has been a trusted name in Canadian health care for more than a century. Today, an award-winning organization and not-for-profit charitable leader, our dynamic talent team of more than 4,100 nurses, rehab therapists and personal support workers delivers 3.8 million health care visits annually. Our staff are backed by a 24/7 best-practice clinical support network and work in a variety of home and community care settings. Collaboration and client-focused care are hallmarks of our values-driven culture. For more information, visit www.saintelizabeth.com.

For further information, contact:

Saint Elizabeth Health Care
Ron Currie
VP Communications & Marketing
905.968.6465
roncurrie@saintelizabeth.com