Make sure your TETANUS is up to date!

- Everyone needs one at least every 10 years- Includes the whooping cough vaccine, since

we’re seeing whooping cough outbreaks - Ask the doc when your last one was!

Ask about the pneumonia vaccine!

Recommended as a one time dose for:

Anyone over 65 years old

Anyone with any heart or lung disease

Anyone who may be immunosuppressed

Ask the doc if you’re eligible!

Travel vaccines

If you’ve ever had the Hep A or Hep B vaccines for a trip, ask the doc to make sure you’ve completed the series!

Changed your address or phone number?

Let our front office staff know so they can update our records!

Is your child up to date on their shots?

Ask Dr. Komar or Dr. Elia and we can quickly check this for you

Make sure they are protected against preventable illnesses!

Have you been referred to a specialist?

If there is a change in your symptoms while you are waiting for your appointment, please let us know

Especially with long wait-times, it is important that we re-assess the urgency of your problem if anything changes

Trouble sleeping?

Avoid naps

Try to wake up and fall asleep at the same time every day (including weekends)

If you can’t fall asleep within 30 minutes, get out of bed and do something peaceful (read a book, crossword, etc.)

Trouble sleeping?

Take a warm bath before bed

Exercise early evening

No TV in the bedroom!

Hide your alarm clock so you don’t stare at it all night

Interested in quitting smoking?

Many patients have had success quitting smoking after reading this book by Allen Carr:

Ellen Degeneres gave him credit for getting her to quit!

What are some sources of fibre?

Beans

Whole grains

Brown rice

Nuts

Baked potato with skin

Berries

Bran cereal, oatmeals

Vegetables

Why is fibre so important?

Increasing the amount of fibre in your diet can lead to:

Weight loss

Decreased hunger

More bowel regularity

Decreased cholesterol levels

Ask us about potential sources of fibre!

Neighbourhood fireworks

In the U.S in 2012, fireworks caused:

4 deaths

9,300 injuries

400 individuals to lose their eyesight

20,000 fires

Please leave those gorgeous fireworks displays to the professionals!

Have you had colon polyps or cancer?

A daily aspirin may decrease the risk of future colon cancer

Ask Dr. Elia or Dr. Komar about this before starting it!

Psoriasis and cardiovascular risk

Patients with psoriasis are at higher risk of heart attack and stroke compared to the rest of the population

Ask us what you can do to reduce your risk!

Tylenol and alcohol

If you drink alcohol regularly, be aware that there is a risk to your kidneys by combining tylenol (acetaminophen) and alcohol

Speak to us if you have any questions about this!

Is your EpiPen expired?

Always make sure your EpiPen is up to date

You never know when you might need it!

Remember to have it available at home, at work, and in the car

Trans fats

Avoiding trans fats will reduce your risk of heart attack and stroke

Watch for it on labels and look for food options with NO TRANS FATS

ChefMD

This website is run by a medical doctor, and has many healthy and delicious recipes using the Mediterranean diet

He sells a book on there too, but just stick to the free content for the sake of your wallet

Green coffee beans?

There is NO strong evidence that green coffee bean products help you to lose weight

They are being marketed heavily as a quick fix for weight, but don’t be fooled by the promises being made

211.ca

Questions about social programs in our community?

Don’t know where to start?

Just dial 2-1-1 on your phone! An operator will be able to give you advice on what programs are available to help you!