Handwashing is one of the best ways to protect yourself and your family from getting sick. Washing your hands is easy, and it’s one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of germs. Clean hands can stop germs from spreading from one person to another and throughout an entire community—from your home and […]

“Arthritis is an old person’s disease” Although the risk for arthritis increases with age, nearly 3 out of 5 with arthritis are younger than age 65. People of all ages are affected, including children and teens. Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis is one of the most common chronic illnesses of childhood. “Arthritis is just a normal part […]

As part of the 2017 Budget, Ontario announced that it is moving to make prescription medications free for everyone 24 years of age and younger, regardless of family income. Beginning January 1, 2018, the proposed program will provide free prescription medications for more than four million children and young people, helping families who may not […]

Where blacklegged ticks live Blacklegged ticks (also called deer ticks) live in woodlands, tall grasses and bushes – and thrive in wet environments. They are most commonly found in areas along the north shores of Lake Erie, Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River. Know the risk Not all blacklegged ticks carry Lyme disease. A […]

Our Clinic is OPEN Throughout The Victoria Day Long Weekend: Saturday, May 20, 2017 to Monday, May 22, 2017. We will be taking appointments and walk-in patients and we will be operating on the following hours: Saturday, May 20: 7:30am – 1:00pm Sunday, May 21: 8:00am – 4:00pm Monday, May 22: 8:00am – 2:00pm Thank […]

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) can sneak up on people. It’s a silent disease that affects between 20 and 30 per cent of the population — but many people living with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) have no idea they’ve got it. NAFLD starts with the accumulation of excess fat in the liver. People with […]

Staying active every day is a powerful elixir – it improves your performance, attitude and elevates your health. And this truth is not limited by age. The list of benefits from physical activity is long and well-documented, from reducing the risk of developing heart disease to better mental health. Even those with a chronic disease […]

When I ask friends how they’re doing, “tired” is often part of the response. A 2015 YouGov.com poll found 38 percent of Americans were poorly rested at least four days of the week. Research from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention from a few years earlier found that 15 percent of women and […]

Never use a household teaspoon or tablespoon to give liquid medicines. They are inaccurate and may deliver more or less medicine than prescribed. Today’s over-the counter (OTC) liquid medicines almost always come with their own measuring devices. Use only the device that comes with the OTC medicine . These are marked with the measurements you […]

If you need help breastfeeding – or just have questions – find services in your community or get 24/7 support by phone. Get advice by phone Get breastfeeding advice and referrals 24 hours a day, seven days a week by calling Telehealth Ontario: This is a free service – and you can call as many […]