Hamilton Family Health Team
Central Office: 123 James Street North, Suite 300 L8R 2K8 Hamilton, ON, Canada

We need your help. We want to improve how you and your family get health care, and we want to amplify the voices of our patients. Our Patient and Family Advisory Committee is a chance for you to join us in building a better health care system. Get more details by going to this link https://www.hamiltonfht.ca//patient-and-family-advisory-gr or by calling 905-667-4848 ext. 120. #BetterHealthCare... #HealthCare #HamOnt See more

This is Watson. He's good at helping, especially when his mom is having a snack. Thinks he should be Chief Executive Meowfficer. And this is Finley and Miko. Little Finley has taught herself how to play fetch while big brother Miko lies on his special heating pad and pillow ALLLLL day while his mom and dad work. Oh, to be a cat! @elainecameronboyle Today, we are going to flood your feed with pics from our healthcare providers for #NationalPetDay !... #Pets #Kitties #KittenEyes #Cats #CatsOfInstagram #Watson See more

This is Jackson and Marlo. Jackson doesn't leave his mom Ali's side. Marlo likes to stare at her mom from outside. Both would like treats, please and thanks. And this is Blaze. He knows he's handsome and he knows you will agree. He loves sleeping on his mom's pillow even though he's not supposed to. Today, we are going to flood your feed with pics from our healthcare providers for #NationalPetDay !... #Pets #Doggo #BrownEyes #Sleepy #Treats #Jackson #Marlo See more

This is Magic. He's helping his mom work from home. He is especially good at being her shadow. Definitely thinks he's a person. This is Artemis. She is not impressed that her mom is working on the weekend AND on her favourite lounge spot. She DOES know the importance of hydration and snuggles with her mom. And this is Bandit. He's a 16 year old baby who stops by to supervise while his mom works from home. He thinks you should click confirm on that order for more kitty treats.... Today, we are going to flood your feed with pics from our healthcare providers for #NationalPetDay ! #Pets #Kitty #DrinkWater #Helping #Magic

This is Dexter, Bella and Juno. Dex and Bella love coming to work with their mom, especially when fun stuff is happening outside the window while Juno holds down the fort at home. It's hard work being so cute so they all get lots of beauty rest while mom works hard. @breedorris Today, we are going to flood your feed with pics from our healthcare providers for #NationalPetDay ! #Pets... #Doggo #Kitty #AussieShepherd #GSD #SleepyPuppy See more

This is Earl, Reese and Pfeiffer. They can be found sleeping, thinking about sleeping, glaring, sleeping, crashing FaceTime with grandparents, sleeping, counter-surfing, sleeping, making biscuits, sleeping, watching "Kitten TV" out the windows, sleeping, zooming, sleeping, catching up on some light reading, and sleeping. @jojobarbar and @baconbaconbaconplease Today, we are going to flood your feed with pics from our healthcare providers for #NationalPetDay ! #Pets... #Kitty #Cats #CatsOfInstagram See more

Struggling with what to eat to improve your blood sugars? How often to test your blood sugars? What to do when your sugar goes too high or too low? Join our 2 week virtual online group and learn how to manage your diabetes with the Diabetes ABCDE’s. More about our Eating and Living Well with Diabetes group starting January 6 at https://www.hamiltonfht.ca/en/groups-workshops/diabetes.aspx

One more week until a healthier you! Our Healthy You online program can help you achieve better health by learning how to make good food choices, increasing your physical activity and feeling better about yourself? We still have a few spots left for our January group. Anyone in Hamilton is eligible to register. Join us in 2021! https://www.hamiltonfht.ca//groups-wor/healthy-eating.aspx

Education sets you and your baby up for feeding success and can reduce tendencies towards picky eating. Join our Infant Feeding groups to meet virtually with our dietitians to get answers to your questions about infant feeding, feel more confident knowing the nutrients your baby needs for optimal growth and well-being, and walk away with tips and tools to use at home. We still have spots available for our January group! https://www.hamiltonfht.ca//groups-wor/infant-feeding.aspx

In Portugal and Brazil, it's called rabanada. In Canada, it's called French toast. Either way, this delicious breakfast classic is a tradition around many holiday tables. Research shows that eating with others can improve our mental health and often leads to healthier food choices, so enjoy your holiday meals with your loved ones at home or by sharing a meal online with friends and family while you are apart. We'll be back with more tips for how to stay healthy in January! Happy Holidays from the Hamilton Family Health Team!

Check out our website for COVID-19 information and #HamOntFHT updates here: https://www.hamiltonfht.ca//novel-coronavirus--covid-19-.a

TODAY at 1:00 p.m.! @drmeghandavis and Marijke Jurriaans talk to @933CFMU to talk about our new Green Office Initiative on the #CFMUTHE_ENVIRONMENTAL_URBANIST podcast, hosted by @janoallen! https://www.hamiltonfht.ca//w/green-office-initiative.aspx

This delicious bowl contains vegetables, starch, and protein - all part of a balanced meal. The brown rice would be a starch, the veggies are the fibre-rich vegetable, and the cashews provide some protein. Did you know that having balanced meals can help manage diabetes? Call our groups line at (905) 667-4852 or email [email protected] to find out when our next Eating & Living Well with Diabetes Group starts so you can gain the knowledge you need to enjoy delicious food and manage your blood sugars! Open to anyone! https://www.hamiltonfht.ca/en/groups-workshops/diabetes.aspx

On November 27 Canada celebrates National Physician Assistant Day, which recognizes the physician assistant (PA) profession and its contributions to health care in Canada. Working alongside physicians and other health professionals, PAs are having a positive impact on many aspects of health care from emergency room wait times, access to primary care, the quality of seniors care and access to health care in rural communities. Learn more about the important role physician assistants play by watching this great video by @CAPAACAM. https://vimeo.com/190732059

Did you know adding healthy fats to your food can help slow the rise in your blood sugars after meals? This Southwest salad bowl has sweet potato, kale and kidney beans. The spicy cashew butter dressing on top adds flavour, healthy fats and helps slow blood sugars from the meal. Learn great tips like this and more in our Eating and Living Well With Diabetes webinars https://www.hamiltonfht.ca//groups-wor/diabetes-group.aspx @diabetescanada #enddiabetes

It's soup season! Try this budget-friendly vegetable barley soup. Barley is a good source of soluble fibre, which can help control blood sugars and lower cholesterol! Learn more ways to control blood sugars and cholesterol in our online groups https://www.hamiltonfht.ca/en/Groups-and-Workshops.aspx @diabetescanada

Arctic char is a source of heart healthy omega 3s and is delicious baked in the oven with lemon and spices. Learn more healthy meal ideas in our online Healthy You class. Register now at https://www.hamiltonfht.ca//groups-w/lifestyle-groups.aspx

Did you know that our Healthy You online program can help you achieve better health by learning how to make good food choices, increasing your physical activity and feeling better about yourself? We still have a few spots left for our January group. Anyone in Hamilton is eligible to register. Join us in 2021! https://www.hamiltonfht.ca//groups-wor/healthy-eating.aspx

Tune into @933cfmu this Tuesday at 1PM to listen to Dr. Meghan Davis and Marijke Jurriaans talk about our new Green Office Initiative on the #CFMUTHE_ENVIRONMENTAL_URBANIST podcast, hosted by Jason Allen! You can also check out our webpage: https://www.hamiltonfht.ca//w/green-office-initiative.aspx

If you are low-income, unable to leave your home because of COVID-19 restrictions, and live in Hamilton, you may be eligible for a free food hamper from @hamiltonfoodshare. Contact Niwasa for more details at 905-549-4884 ext. 416. #freefood #sharingiscaring

Consider hiring someone to remove your snow and maintain your walkway this winter, or check our Hamilton's Snow Angel program to be matched with a volunteer who will remove your snow. Visit https://www.hamilton.ca/social/support-programs/snow-angels #FallsPreventionMonth

10% of families using food banks in #HamOnt report someone in their home has #diabetes. Food Is Medicine. Healthy eating can lower your average blood sugar (A1c) by 1-2%. Dietitians are available for free at your doctors office @HamiltonFHT @mcmasterfamprac to help you choose budget-friendly foods and cut the high costs of living with diabetes. We're just a phone call away or join our online webinar Eating and Living Well With Diabetes https://www.hamiltonfht.ca//groups-wor/diabetes-group.aspx #enddiabetes

Looking to connect with others who have completed the Healthy You program? Looking for peer and dietitian support to maintain the healthy habits you started in Healthy You? Join our new online Change for Life follow-up support group for Healthy You graduates! Call 905-667-4852!

MYTH: I already have lung cancer, there’s no point in quitting smoking now. FACT: Lung cancer patients who quit smoking have fewer complications after surgery. Quitting smoking can improve responses to all forms of cancer therapy Quitting smoking after cancer therapy has been associated with a significantly decreased risk of another primary tumor in the lung... Quitting smoking can help to improve breathing #LungCancerAwarenessMonth @lungcan

Healthy never looked so delicious! Adding more fibre from veggies to your meal can help reduce post-meal blood sugar spikes. This niçoise salad bowl has protein from ham and egg, lots of veggies and potatoes for starch. Take control of your health this diabetes awareness month and join us online at our Eating and Living Well With Diabetes webinars at https://www.hamiltonfht.ca//groups-wor/diabetes-group.aspx #diabetesawareness #diabetesmanagement #healthylifestyle @DiabetesCanada

Did you know we specialize in diabetes care @HamiltonFHT? Our dietitians, pharmacists, and nurses are certified diabetes educators. Call your family doctor's office to book a diabetes appointment by phone to get individualized tips to manage your diabetes. https://www.hamiltonfht.ca//managing-my-heal/Diabetes.aspx