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This guide explains how a patient can self enroll in My Connected Care, create a login, and enable multi-factor authentication (MFA).

This document meets AODA and WCAG 2.0 Level AA accessibility requirements. It is also available with visuals, but without accessibility features, in PDF format: Patient Self Enrollment.

What Is My Connected Care?

My Connected Care is an online patient portal. It lets patients securely access their health information from Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN).

Who Can Self-Enroll?

Self-enrolling means signing yourself up. You can self-enroll in My Connected Care if:

  • You are at least 13 years old,
  • You are a patient accessing your own health record, and
  • WRHN has this information in your file:
    • Your health card number and medical record number (MRN), or
    • Your email address.

Finding Your Medical Record Number (MRN)

You can find your MRN on your hospital documents or armband.

Adding an Email Address

To add an email address to your file, you can:

How to Self-Enroll

Using Your Health Card Number & MRN

  1. Enter your name, date of birth, health card number, and the last four digits of your MRN.
  2. Select Identity Verification, then select Next.
  3. Confirm your identity and agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
  4. Enter your email address and select Create Account.
  5. Check your email and activate your account. Keep the enrollment page open.
  6. Create and confirm your password, then select Reset Password.
  7. You can now sign in to My Connected Care.

Using an Email Address on File

  1. Complete the required fields on the self-enrollment form.
  2. Check your email for a verification message.
  3. Confirm your identity and agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
  4. Use the self-enrollment support form if more information is needed.

Creating Your Login

  1. Select Create Account.
  2. Activate your account through the email sent to you.
  3. Return to the enrollment page to complete setup.
  4. Create and confirm your password.
  5. Select Reset Password.

Multi-Factor Authentication (Optional)

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) adds an extra layer of security. It will send you a one-time passcode when you sign in. You can choose to use this feature or skip it when you follow these steps:

  1. Sign in to My Connected Care.
  2. Select Enable Secure Verification or Skip.
  3. Choose email or phone as your verification method.
  4. Enter the passcode sent to you.
  5. Select Verify Passcode, then Done.

Accessibility Support

Support is available if:

  • you need this information in another format, or
  • you need help with self-enrollment.

Use the self-enrollment support form or ask us for help during your next visit.