The month of March focuses on Brain Health Awareness, educating individuals on the importance of maintaining cognitive function and overall brain well-being throughout life. The goal is to increase public knowledge about brain diseases and recognize the early signs, encourage preventative measures to maintain cognitive function, and advocate for research and support for individuals affected […]
Collaborative Effort of Central West OHT, WellFort Community Health Services and Rexdale CHC Improves Health Equity and Access The teams behind the collaborative Cervical Screening Model have been honoured with the prestigious Quality and Innovation Award from the Cancer Quality Council of Ontario (CQCO). This recognition celebrates our commitment to advancing health equity and improving […]
Family and intimate partner violence – It happens mostly to women, and it threatens their basic right to live free of violence. Intimate partner violence is any pattern of behaviour that’s used to gain or maintain power and control over an intimate partner. It includes all physical, sexual, emotional, economic, and psychological actions or threats […]
Unsure where to go for care in the community, depending on your need? This handy guide created by William Osler Health System and the Central West Ontario Health Team provides an overview of when to visit a Family Doctor, Nurse Practitioner, or Walk-In Clinic, when to visit Virtual Urgent Care, an Urgent Care Centre, or […]
Peel Public Health recommends layers of protection for respiratory illness season As the weather gets colder and people move indoors, the risk of catching viruses like the flu, COVID-19 or respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) increases. No single measure on its own is 100% effective at preventing the spread of respiratory infections but practicing them all […]
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