Great Northern Family Health Team

Happy Halloween from the Great Northern Family Health Team! 👻🎃

The Influenza Vaccine: Your Best Protection Against the Flu!

The Great Northern Family Health Team will be offering influenza "Flu" vaccine clinics for individuals aged 65 years and older over the next few weeks! To schedule your appointment, please call our office at 705-647-6100.

Telephone Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM

The Influenza Vaccine is recommended for everyone aged 6 months and older. It is:
• Safe for all, including children and those who are pregnant or breastfeeding
• Provided at no cost
• Accessible through your doctor, nurse practitioner, participating pharmacies, and local public health units across the province
• Effective in decreasing doctor visits, hospitalizations, and flu-related deaths
• Updated annually to match the changing virus, necessitating a yearly vaccination each fall

For more information on the influenza Immunization Program and to access our 2024-2025 Influenza Fact Sheet, please visit our website at https://www.greatnorthernfht.com/influenza

The Great Northern Family Health Team is pleased to share that Dr. Stacy Desilets, one of our esteemed affiliated physicians, has been honored as the Reg L. Perkins Ontario Family Physician of the Year. This prestigious award represents the highest accolade a physician can achieve from the Ontario College of Family Physicians.

We are immensely appreciative of our collaboration with Dr. Desilets and our entire physician team, who generously share their expertise, provide clinical support, and ensure high-quality patient care. In addition to her primary care work, Dr. Desilets plays a vital physician role in supporting and leading initiatives at the Northern Ontario School of Medicine, the Canadian Mental Health Association, and holds several key positions at Temiskaming Hospital, including Chief of Staff, as well as providing Inpatient care, surgical assist and Emergency Department Services. Furthermore, she is an active Timiskaming Area Ontario Health Team Primary Care Network Council member.

Thank you, Dr. Desilets, for your unwavering compassion, commitment, and leadership in enhancing the quality of patient care within our local community!

https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/connect/awards/this-years-award-winners/

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗳𝗹𝘂 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗢𝗩𝗜𝗗-𝟭𝟵 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗼𝗽𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝟲 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿.

Getting your flu shot protects you, your family, and those you care for. The sooner you get your flu shot, the sooner you’re protected.

Visit https://www.timiskaminghu.com/90568/Fall-Vaccination-Clinics to find out where you can get vaccinated this week.

𝙄𝙩’𝙨 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙥𝙞𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮 𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙨𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙤𝙣: 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙚𝙡𝙛. 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝙊𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙨. 𝙂𝙚𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙩𝙨.
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𝗗𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗮 𝘃𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗮 𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗲 𝗲𝘁 𝗹𝗮 𝗖𝗢𝗩𝗜𝗗-𝟭𝟵 𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗮 𝗽𝗼𝗽𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗴𝗲́𝗻𝗲́𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗮̂𝗴𝗲́𝗲 𝗱𝗲 𝟲 𝗺𝗼𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝘁 𝗽𝗹𝘂𝘀.

Se faire vacciner contre la grippe vous protège, vous, votre famille et les personnes dont vous vous occupez. Plus tôt vous vous faites vacciner contre la grippe, plus tôt vous serez protégé.

Visitez https://www.timiskaminghu.com/default.aspx?content_id=90568&website_language_id=4 pour savoir où vous pouvez vous faire vacciner cette semaine.

Tous les vaccins sont administrés selon le premier arrivé, premier servi, et une certaine attente peut être nécessaire.

𝘾’𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙡𝙖 𝙨𝙖𝙞𝙨𝙤𝙣 𝙙𝙚𝙨 𝙢𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙙𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙥𝙞𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙨 : 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙩𝙚́𝙜𝙚𝙯-𝙫𝙤𝙪𝙨. 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙩𝙚́𝙜𝙚𝙯 𝙡𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙪𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙨. 𝙊𝙗𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙯 𝙫𝙤𝙨 𝙫𝙖𝙘𝙘𝙞𝙣𝙨.

October is .

The Ontario government has made changes to expand eligibility for the Ontario Breast Screening Program, lowering the age of eligibility to receive publicly funded mammograms to include those aged 40-49.

You can self-refer for a mammogram as part of the expanded Ontario Breast Screening Program (OBSP)!

cancercareontario.ca/breast

Are you looking for Breast screening as part of the Ontario Health (Cancer Care Ontario) program and you are aged 40-49 who are now eligible for screening? Temiskaming Hospital provides this expanded screening!

Please refer to the below links for more information. If you have any questions, discuss with your primary care provider, a Health811 navigator etc. to make an informed decision whether breast cancer screening is for you.

OBSP have developed a website to assist with more information and resources.
https://www.cancercareontario.ca/en/types-of-cancer/breast-cancer/screening/ages-40-49-what-you-need-to-know

Breast screening wait times and location tool.
https://www.ontariohealth.ca/public-reporting/wait-times

Do you need help with your breastfeeding experience?

Breastfeeding Support Available from Pregnancy to Weaning!

La Leche League Canada (LLLC) offers monthly breastfeeding support through in-person and virtual groups in the Temiskaming Shores area. For more information, check out: https://www.lllc.ca/temiskaming-shores

Eye See…Eye Learn® Program

Starting July 1st, 2024, the Eye See…Eye Learn® program is available to children born in 2019 and 2020 who are in any junior or senior kindergarten program.

As part of the program an eye exam (OHIP covered) is completed with a participating Optometrist and if required, one pair of glasses will be provided per child, at no cost!

Eye exams for children ages 0 – 19 are covered by OHIP annually.

To find a participating optometrist in your area, please visit: https://optom.on.ca/find/

Learn More: https://optom.on.ca/esel/

Elevate your lung health with the Lung Health Foundation`s "Fitness for Breath" class! Fitness for Breath is an exercise maintenance program and support group for people living with chronic lung conditions. Visit: https://lunghealth.ca/lung-disease/a-to-z/copd/fitness-for-breath/ to learn more!

Final Call: Registration for Fall 2024 is Closing Soon! 🏋️‍♀️

Don't miss your chance to join "Fitness for Breath" and unlock the benefits of staying active, especially if you live with a chronic lung condition.

🔹 Increase your knowledge of fundamental movement skills
🔹 Experience the health-related benefits of suitable exercise

Virtual classes start on Monday, October 7th, and spots are filling up FAST! Secure your spot now: https://ow.ly/omgy50TCqMI

Share this link with any colleagues, friends, or anyone you know living with a lung condition who might be interested! If you have any questions, reach out to us at [email protected].

Please note that we will be CLOSED Monday, September 30th, to observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

The day honours the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. It is a time to reflect on the tragic legacy of residential schools and to acknowledge the ongoing impact on Indigenous communities.

Many events and activities are held across the country to commemorate this day, including educational programs, community gatherings, and moments of silence.

If you are a Survivor or an Indigenous person needing support as this date approaches, https://www.hopeforwellness.ca offers telephone and online counselling free of charge.

We’ve made it easier to renew your health card online! You can now renew without the need to renew your driver's licence at the same time.

Renew today at ontario.ca/RenewHealthCard

We're Hiring!

The Great Northern Family Health Team in partnership with the Temagami Family Health Team is currently recruiting for a Permanent Full-Time Nurse Practitioner (1.0 FTE) to join our teams!

Visit our website to learn more about this opportunity and how to apply: https://www.greatnorthernfht.com/join-our-team

We're Hiring!

The Great Northern Family Health Team is currently recruiting for a Permanent Full-Time Registered Nurse RN (1.0 FTE) to join our team!

Visit our website to learn more about this opportunity and how to apply:

Join Our Team | Great Northern Family Health Team Erin Montgomery Executive Director Great Northern Family Health Team Unit 2 240 Shepherdson Rd. New Liskeard, ON, P0J 1P0

Ontario is expanding its vaccine program to connect more infants, high-risk children and pregnant women to RSV vaccines that can help protect themselves and their loved ones during the fall respiratory illness season.

More details on the expanded RSV program, including where families will be able to access vaccines, will be provided in the coming weeks.

Learn more: news.ontario.ca/en/release/1004861/ontario-enhancing-protections-for-more-people-throughout-fall-respiratory-illness-season

The Great Northern Family Health Team's telephone system has been restored! Thank you for your understanding

The Great Northern Family Health Team is currently experiencing technical issues with its telephone system, as we are unable to receive or make calls at this time. Our service provider is working diligently to restore phone lines. We apologize for this inconvenience and an update will be provided once restored. Thank you for your understanding.

Kindly note that there will be a traffic disruption on Highway 11 between Radley Hill Road and Wilson Road tomorrow, Wednesday, July 10, 2024, from 6:30am to 6:30pm. A detour will be available for traffic. If you have an appointment scheduled tomorrow, please consider the extra time needed to reach our clinic!

The Great Northern Family Health Team's telephone system has been restored! Thank you for your patience!

The Great Northern Family Health Team is currently experiencing technical issues with its telephone system as we are unable to receive or make calls at this time. Our service provider is working diligently to restore phone lines. We apologize for this inconvenience and an update will be provided once restored. Thank you for your understanding.

DID YOU KNOW?

9-8-8 offers trauma-informed and culturally affirming support to anyone who is thinking of su***de, or who is worried about someone they know.

In the face of increased demand for crisis services, 9-8-8 provides:
• A number that’s easy to remember in a crisis situation.
• Support in English and in French, by phone and text.
• Quick access to support from trained responders, available 24/7/365.
• High quality, evidence-based, equitable su***de prevention and crisis support for everyone in Canada.

For more information, please visit: https://988.ca/

988.ca

DID YOU KNOW?

With a valid Ontario health card you can receive government-funded physiotherapy if you are:

• 65 years or older
• 19 years or under
• any age after an overnight hospital stay or an outpatient/day surgery procedure (within the last 12 months) for a condition requiring physiotherapy
• a recipient of the Ontario Works or the Ontario Disability Support Program (any age, OHIP card not required)

There is no fee if you are eligible for government-funded physiotherapy services.

Publicly funded Physiotherapy Clinics in our area include: CBI Health Centre - New Liskeard

For more information, please visit: https://www.ontario.ca/page/physiotherapy-clinics-government-funded?

Physiotherapy clinics (government-funded) How to get government-funded physiotherapy services.

The Great Northern Family Health Team is pleased to celebrate our nursing team: Anna Foster - RN and SaraJane Adshead - RPN, during Nursing Week (May 6-12, 2024), recognizing their significant contributions, passion and commitment to providing quality, patient-centered care.

This year’s theme: Changing Lives. Shaping Tomorrow, highlights the tremendous impact that nurses have on individuals, communities and the future of health care. “Through their care, compassion and expertise, they contribute to positive changes in the health and well-being of individuals” and “are at the forefront of health-care innovation, contributing to advancements in treatments, technologies and patient care practices”. Canadian Nurses Association

On behalf of everyone at the Great Northern Family Health Team, thank you to our amazing nursing team for your dedication and inspiration!