How Cobalt-60 Keeps Ontarians safe
A product of the nuclear fission that takes place inside a CANDU reactor, Cobalt-60 is produced by irradiating Cobalt-59 adjuster rods that have been inserted…
Month: February 2020
Ancient Remedies with Modern Science
In my home town of Parry Sound, Ontario, “It took one girl’s dream to bring together a community”. Before my sister, Dr. Rachel Higgins, O.D.,…
The New Model for Integrated Health Care in Ontario
An Introduction to Ontario Health and Ontario Health Teams There is no question that Ontarians have access to an incredible health care system provided by…
Fibro Warrior: One Ontario Woman’s Life with Fibromyalgia
Brenda Ferri was diagnosed with fibromyalgia in 2012. She had finally won the fight for a conclusive diagnosis, but her fight with the neuroimmune disorder…
Intro to Naturopathic Medicine
Hi there! My name is Dr. Kate McLaird, and I am a licensed Naturopathic Doctor practicing in Toronto, Ontario. I have been given the honor…
Organ and Tissue Donation: The Facts
Today in Ontario there are over 1,500 people waiting for a lifesaving organ transplant. This is their only treatment option. Every three days someone will…
How to Plan your Hospital Discharge
Most people who have spent time in a hospital might say that getting discharged is the light at the end of the tunnel. Returning home…
Navigating the Public School System with Chronic Illness
The challenges of supporting a child or teen with a chronic illness are daunting. The fear, the exhaustion, the work to get a diagnosis and then…
If You’re in a Crisis, Make the Call
1 in 5 people will suffer from some sort of mental health disorder in their life. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis yourself,…
The Flu and You
Anyone is at risk for getting the flu (also known as influenza).The flu is an acute respiratory infection caused by influenza viruses which circulate in…