The health network
The health insurance card, better known as the "carte soleil", is the symbol par excellence of the Quebec health care system. This universal public plan allows all Quebecers to have access to free health care. Several organizations are part of this complex network in which medical specialists operate.
Integrated centres
Twenty-two integrated centers make up the Quebec health network: thirteen are integrated health and social services centres (CISSS), nine are integrated university health and social services centres (CIUSSS). All of them ensure the accessibility, continuity and quality of services for the population in their area.
These institutions can offer services in several facilities, which are the physical places where health and social services are provided, including hospital centres, CLSCs and CHSLDs.
