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.,…
Category: Public Health
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…
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…
Watch with Caution
With winter here, television watchers can bask in the joy that comes with this season. We’ve been watching the commercials for months – amazing shows,…
Chronic Pain: The True Cost
Those living with chronic pain understand too well the daily struggles of trying to maintain a normal life. They are familiar with the constant hospital…
Stress and Healthy Eating: They Go Together
Stress is the body’s response to an event that is threatening, overwhelming or harmful. Sources of stress include fatigue, poor nutrition, sleep deprivation, lack of…