Category: Health Resources & Updates

What is the Flu? Influenza (the flu) is a virus that infects the nose, throat, and lungs. Symptoms of the flu virus are coughing, fever, chills, headaches, muscles aches, runny…Continue readingFrequently Asked Questions about The Flu

Research has shown us that people who exercise regularly tend to be more resistant to many mental illnesses. Exercise can help treat current symptoms and prevent future episodes. What problems…Continue readingThe Mental Health Benefits of Exercise

With the cooler weather upon us, we are seeing an increase in a variety of respiratory illnesses, such as COVID-19, Influenza (Flu), and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). Ontario is facing…Continue readingStaying Healthy Among High Rate of Respiratory lllness

Some people think they only need sunscreen when they are going to the beach or are going to be exposed to the sun for a long period of time.  Other…Continue readingThe Importance of Wearing Sunscreen Everyday

The STOP Program provides evidence-based treatment interventions funded by the Government of Ontario! …Continue readingQuitting or reducing your nicotine/tobacco use?

Acetaminophen tablets may be split, then crushed, and mixed with apple sauce or pudding. Use split and mixed doses immediately. These calculations use a dose of 10-15 mg/kg. Doses can…Continue readingPediatric Acetaminophen (Tylenol®) Dosing Using Tablets

Symptoms People infected with RSV usually show symptoms within 4 to 6 days after getting infected. Symptoms of RSV infection usually include These symptoms usually appear in stages and not…Continue readingRespiratory Syncytial Virus Infection (RSV)

What is SAD? Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, is characterized by episodes of depression that occur during certain seasons. It begins and ends around the same time each year. The…Continue readingSeasonal Affective Disorder