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Welcome to the Niagara North Family Health Team!

Niagara Residents can now register for ConnectMyHealth

This new digital health solution combines various health records created at hospitals in southwestern Ontario. For more details, click on ConnectMyHealth below.

November is world Diabetes month.

November 14th is world Diabetes Day, the birthday of Frederick Banting (chosen to honour the significance of Banting’s discovery).

Flu shots are now available for the 2023 season

Check with your family doctor’s office to book an appointment

Help protect yourself and others this cold and flu season.

Is your preventative care up to date?

According to the University of Toronto, preventative care is over due for many Niagara Residents.
41% are overdue for a Colorectal screen
35% are behind on PAP testing
36% are overdue for a Mammogram

COVID vaccine updates

Are you up to date on your vaccines?
All Ontarians aged five and older are encouraged to get booster doses, as evidence shows that vaccine protection decreases over time.
Go to www.ontario.ca/page/covid-19-vaccines to see if you are due for a booster dose.

Access urgent care without leaving home

The Niagara virtual urgent care service provides convenient and safe treatment through secure video for non-emergency injuries or illnesses.
For patients who do not have a primary care provider or cannot make an appointment with their family doctor or other primary care provider during the week.

LOOKING FOR A FAMILY DOCTOR IN VIRGIL?

If you or someone you know are looking for a family doctor at our Virgil site, please download and fill out the Patient Profile Form. Please drop off the completed forms at 1882 Niagara Stone Road, Virgil.

Check out the details here


Diabetes Month

The importance of insulin

Diabetes is a disease in which your body either can’t produce insulin or can’t properly use the insulin it produces. Insulin is a hormone produced by your pancreas.

Insulin’s role is to regulate the amount of glucose (sugar) in the blood. Blood sugar must be carefully regulated to ensure that the body functions properly. Too much blood sugar can cause damage to organs, blood vessels, and nerves. Your body also needs insulin in order to use sugar for energy.

Eleven million Canadians are living with diabetes or prediabetes. Chances are, diabetes affects you or someone you know.

ABOUT YOUR HEALTH SPACE

Your Health Space supports healthcare organizations across Ontario to improve mental health in their workplaces. It embraces the holistic view that psychological health and safety in the workplace take the collective effort of individuals across an entire healthcare organization. Through this program, healthcare workers can learn to recognize and manage symptoms of chronic workplace stress and connect with colleagues through facilitated discussions.