Guelph Family Health Team
55 Wyndham St N N1H 7T8 Guelph, ON, Canada

IMPORTANT UPDATE: Pre-registration for #COVID19 vaccine is NOW OPEN to all WDG residents ages 16+ Pre-register at: http://wdgpublichealth.ca/register #ForYouForMeForWDG

During the Ontario Stay at Home Order, please remember that you can still receive health care by calling your Family Doctor’s office for a #virtual appointment. Stay home, stay safe, save lives. The City of Guelph Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health

Today is #NationalPetDay! Did you know that there are many health benefits of owning a pet: Decreased blood pressure, cholesterol & triglyceride levels Decreased feelings of loneliness Increased opportunities for exercise and outdoor activities Increased opportunities for socialization... CDC provides more helpful info: http://ow.ly/ZQKz50Ek0I2

Your Health Care Provider can offer resources on Parkinson's disease. You can also visit Parkinson Canada's website for useful web links: http://ow.ly/Dr7l50EhGZl #ParkinsonAwarenessMonth

If you or someone you care for is living with dementia, you may be interested in our Let's Talk About Overview of Dementia webinar. Learn about dementia, adapting to changes in the brain and living well with dementia. In partnership with Alzheimer Society Waterloo Wellington Register online at: http://ow.ly/us2p50E9FiS Register by phone: 519-837-0099... Pls share! St. Joseph's Health Centre CMHA Waterloo Wellington Waterloo Wellington LHIN

Your Family Doctor's office is OPEN for #virtual appointments. You can continue to receive routine medical care through a video chat or telephone call - in the comfort of your home. Call your Doctor's office and staff will help to set up your appointment.

Today is Bell Let’s Talk Day - a day where we all can help raise awareness & funds for #mentalhealth. For every tweet & RT w/ #BellLetsTalk , Bell Canada will d...onate $0.05 to mental health initiatives in Canada. Now more than ever, every action counts, so please share & follow Bell Let's Talk See more

Did you know that your Family Doctor’s office may send you information by email? When booking a #virtual appointment, it’s important to make sure that all of your contact information is up-to-date, including email.

Face and mouth shields leave large gaps for droplets to spread. A two or three layer cloth mask that fits snugly on your face protects you and those around you. Remember... a face shield is not a substitute for a mask.

January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. Did you know over 500,000 Canadians currently live with dementia? Help end the stigma against Alzheimer’s by learning more about dementia and its impact on Canadians. https://bit.ly/39vOXtU

How does the COVID-19 vaccine work? The vaccine works with your immune system so your body will be ready to fight the virus if you are exposed. This can reduce your risk of developing COVID-19 and make your symptoms milder if you do get it.

Please remember, you're not alone. With #virtual appointments, you can continue to receive counselling from your Mental Health Counsellor or Psychiatrist through a video chat or telephone call. Call your Family Doctor's office to get connected. Today is Bell Let's Talk Day! Join the conversation about #mentalhealth. Learn more at: https://letstalk.bell.ca/en/bell-lets-talk-day

Health Alert: 4 Deaths Reported Involving Fentanyl in Past Week. Read the alert: https://bit.ly/3qEDCgc Wellington Guelph Drug Strategy

Mittens and gloves are necessary for keeping hands warm during cold weather but they also can hold a lot of germs. Wash your mitts and cloves regularly and avoid sharing them with others. Continue to avoid touching your face with or without gloves on.

"Does the COVID-19 vaccine alter my DNA?" No. The messages (or mRNA) from a COVID-19 vaccine never enters the nucleus of the cell, which is where our DNA is kep...t. This means it cannot affect or interact with our DNA in any way. Watch this Stat News video to learn more about how COVID-19 mRNA vaccines work https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXmFtcrkhfI

Help shape our healthcare! We want to hear about your patient experiences, including those during the #COVID19 pandemic. With your feedback, we can continue to safely run our programs and further improve healthcare in #Guelph. Take the survey here: http://ow.ly/yQzw50D3lSs

During the 'Let's Talk About Caregiver Stress' webinar, you will learn about: The 10 warning signs of Caregiver stress The 10 ways to reduce Caregiver burden Where you can access resources... Register online: http://ow.ly/rUSz50D3nZG

Our dedicated Health Care Providers are ready to connect with you through a video chat or telephone call. Call your Doctor’s office first and staff will assist you in setting up your #virtual appointment.

During 2020, Guelph Family Health Team continued to support patients for #mentalhealth counselling and psychiatry services. Call your Family Doctor’s office if you need an appointment. Your health care is our #1 priority! Join the conversation about mental health on Bell Let's Talk Day, January 28th!

We know many families are already struggling with mental health through the pandemic. The upcoming holidays and winter season may be difficult. This webinar is ...for parents and caregivers who have questions or concerns about their child’s mental health relating to the season. Join us and ask our experts for tips and ideas to support your family. https://forms.gle/efSWg8FoDfsAnz2D8 See more

Registration NOW OPEN for SELF - Coping with Stress webinar. Learn how to reduce your demands and increase your resources to help you better manage the stressors in your life. Register here: http://ow.ly/iJ7U50D0QY8

Your Family Doctor’s office is OPEN for virtual appointments. You can continue to receive your regular care through a video chat or a telephone call. Call your Family Doctor's office to book your virtual appointment. #CaringForOurCommunity #StayWellStaySafe The City of Guelph

Cases of COVID-19 are increasing and many are being acquired from friends and family in a home setting. Read the full letter from Dr. Mercer on how we can keep ourselves and each other safe: https://bit.ly/36IjjGp

Thank you Ontario College of Family Physicians for this great reminder to our patients! Guelph Family Health Team clinics are still OPEN for virtual appointments - call your Doctor's office to book.

November 18-24 is #AntibioticAwarenessWeek! Choosing Wisely Canada shares helpful information on colds, flu, and other respiratory illnesses and ways to treat them without the use of antibiotics. Learn more here: http://ow.ly/JuDX50Cnl2a

Thank you to everyone who joined us on social media to celebrate #WorldDiabetesDay! Now here's Sarah, a member of the Diabetes Care Guelph team to announce the prize winners...