It was announced this week that residents of Saskatchewan will now be able to take their health into their own hands.

Health records, medical history and laboratory results will now be accessible through MySaskHealthRecord, a secure website that gives online access to personal health information to those eligible.

MySaskHealthRecord is open to Saskatchewan residents who are 18 years of age and older with a valid Saskatchewan health card, SGI driver’s licence, or SGI photo ID card.

Rural and Remote Health Minister Warren Kaeding said the website is a “game-changer" because it will give patients the information they need to play an active role in their own health care.

On the website, you can also add your own personal information, including uploading activity tracker information as well as setting medication and appointment reminders.

“Patients and the health system will see significant benefits from things like fewer unnecessary phone calls and less time taken off work for routine medical appointments," said Canada Health Infoway President and CEO, Michael Green. "More importantly, greater access to information empowers patients to be more active participants in their care, and that can result in better health outcomes.”

All personal health information in MySaskHealthRecord is safe and private. Those who sign up will only be able to access their accounts through a highly secure, personalized login.

To register for a MySaskHealthRecord account, you can click here.