The Harrow Health Centre Inc.: A Family Health Team
1480 Erie Rd N0R1G0 Harrow, ON, Canada

Visit WEVax.ca, your one-stop source for all things COVID-19 vaccination in Windsor-Essex. The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit, the City of Windsor and the County of Essex, Windsor Regional Hospital and Erie Shores HealthCare want to ensure that you know where to turn for the latest information as vaccination opportunities become available to different groups in our region. Together, they have launched WEVax, a vaccination awareness campaign providing the local community wit...h the latest information on available opportunities, eligible ages and how to register for COVID-19 vaccination. Residents can now book, confirm or cancel a vaccination appointment online. Those without online/computer access or who need assistance booking can also call 226-773-2200. Learn more in the handy step-by-step WEVax brochure, and please feel free to share with your clients and colleagues! https://www.wechu.org/cv/clinics

https://www.canada.ca//public-health/services/video/vaccin

Janssen COVID-19 vaccine: What you should know. Vhttps://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/drugs-health-products/covid19-industry/drugs-vaccines-treatments/vaccines/janssen.html

Registration includes speaker, Q&A, networking & special attendee gift plus FREE access to two additional virtual speaker series events taking place in May and June. Details TBD*** Special attendee gift includes a copy of Mark’s book, a WUSU mug, Tim Hortons gift card & $20 tax receipt. Register here: https://windsoressex.cmha.ca/events/wusu21/

AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine: What you should know. https://www.canada.ca//drugs-vac/vaccines/astrazeneca.html

Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine: What you should know. https://www.canada.ca//drugs/vaccines/pfizer-biontech.html

Want to learn more about healthy eating, physical activity, and making healthy lifestyle changes? Now you can from the comfort of your own home. What is the Eat4Life Healthy Living E-learning Course? The Eat4Life Healthy Living E-learning Course is an online healthy eating course developed for adults by the Registered Dietitians working in the Community Primary Health Care and Public Health Partnership of Windsor and Essex County.... Backed by the latest science, the Eat4Life Healthy Living E-learning Course focuses on building skills in label reading and meal planning, as well as healthy grocery shopping, holidays, celebrations, and much more. It also teaches the importance of physical activity, and how to set goals for successful lifestyle changes. By the end of this course, you should have gained knowledge and skills to help you, your family, and those in your social circle, be more informed about healthy eating. For more information click on this link! https://www.wechu.org/hea/classes-campaigns-and-challenges

Just because it tastes good, doesn't mean it won't hurt you - reach out to the youth in your life to warn them against vaping. https://www.facebook.com/heartandstroke/videos/673113719986667/

As of Monday, our lab will be temporarily closed due to an unexpected staff absence - we are hopeful to be back up and running again very soon. Our sincerest apologies to our patients for the inconvenience.

Master Your Health Take Charge. Live Well! Living a better life with Diabetes? IT’S POSSIBLE!... Do you live with Diabetes or know someone who does? JOIN US from the comfort of your homeand learn to take control of your health. DIABETES WORKSHOPS Learn About: Learn to manage blood sugar levels and prevent complications Healthy eating, light exercise, foot care and dealing with difficult emotions Gain confidence with medication management Build confidence Create personal action plans Deal with the everyday challenges of living with Diabetes Classes are interactive Bring a friend or a family member; All are welcome to attend!! UPCOMING ONLINE SERIES Tuesdays November 3 December 15, 2020 9:30am 12:00pm Weekly attendance is expected, sessions will not be recorded. For more information, please contact us at: TOLL FREE: 1-855-259-3605 TO REGISTER PLEASE CLICK BELOW: https://myhdiab_nov3.eventbrite.ca/\

Talk with your health care provider today and find out what you need to do to make this a reality!

Many thanks to Knights of Columbus Harrow Council 5350 for their generous donation to our clinic! Check out this week's edition of The Harrow News for the details of the story!

Ontario has designated the week beginning on the third Sunday of November as Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week to help promote safe schools and a positive learning environment. Do you need help talking to your teen? Ask your provider for help today. https://youtu.be/LxLiJKDqNMo

Attention Grade 7/8 students! Due to COVID-19, you may not have received or finished your vaccinations. These vaccines have now been released to us from Public Health so that you can get caught up. Call and book your appointment today!

We are so happy to announce that our satellite clinic in McGregor has reopened this week! A reminder that McGregor is NOT a walk-in clinic and that you must call to make an appointment :)

Many thanks to the Knights of Columbus Harrow Council 5350 for their generous donation of $2000.00 to secure PPE for our staff and patients here at the clinic. Shown below is our Executive Director Margo Reilly accepting the donation from Paul Charko and Peter Timmons. You can read about it in this week's edition from the The Harrow News! #smalltownstrong #WEStrong

This service is intended for those individuals aged 16 years or older who are experiencing a mental health or addictions crisis who cannot safely wait for community mental health and addiction support. The MHAUCC will also serve those who are in who are at risk of worsening mental health condition that may require hospitalization.

COVID Frontline Wellness is a new initiative that connects health care workers with supports and tools to help them deal with COVID-related stress and its impact on their mental wellbeing. Services include specialized self-help online resources; support for managing feelings of stress, anxiety, and depression; and help building coping skills to get and stay healthy. We will also provide connections to other services and resources as needed. Most services will be offered... by telephone or videoconference, and the entire process is completely confidential. Getting started is simple. Health care workers can book their initial appointment online at www.theroyal.ca/covid-frontline-wellness. Supports will be provided by The Royal and other community partners. They are available in English and French to any resident of Ontario who works in a hospital, long-term care facility, retirement or group home, paramedic service, primary care or community health care setting. The Royal is one of five hospitals in Ontario that are partnering with Ontario Health’s Mental Health and Addictions Centre of Excellence to bring these services to health care workers throughout the province. See more

As health care providers we know that our patients are managing their chronic conditions on their own the vast majority of the time. Typically we are able to refer our patients to self-management classes or workshops delivered within our organization or elsewhere in the community. At this time, however, these classes have been cancelled to protect our most vulnerable and reduce the spread of COVID-19. This leaves many of our patients without the support they need to effective...ly manage their health during a particularly stressful and disconcerting time. The Online Self-Management Program is here to help. The Online Self-Management Program provides free self-management support for patients living in Ontario, and their family caregivers. Our patients can have access to support from their own home, at a day and time that fits their unique situation. The use of a secure, online platform allows patients to benefit from face-to-face support, delivered by trained peers, while maintaining physical distance. Weekly workshop series, one-to-one health coaching and informative webinars are currently available to support our patients now and into the future. https://www.selfmanagementontario.ca//ontariosselfmanageme

WECHC will be hosting a series of FREE health education workshops this summer for people living with chronic conditions, their caregivers, friends, and family. All are welcome to attend! Please contact WECHC for any questions. MASTER YOUR HEALTH CHRONIC CONDITIONS DATES: Tuesdays June 23 August 4, 2020... TIME: 1:30pm 4:00pm REGISTRATION: https://myhcc_june23.eventbrite.ca MASTER YOUR HEALTH CHRONIC PAIN DATES: Wednesdays July 8 August 19, 2020 TIME: 9:30am 12:00pm REGISTRATION: https://myhcp_july8.eventbrite.ca MASTER YOUR HEALTH CHRONIC CONDITIONS DATES: Thursdays July 16 August 27, 2020 TIME: 9:30am 12:00pm REGISTRATION: https://myhcc_july16.eventbrite.ca POWERFUL TOOLS FOR CAREGIVERS DATES: Tuesdays July 21 September 1, 2020 TIME: 10:00am 11:30pm REGISTRATION: https://ptc_july21.eventbrite.ca GETTING THE MOST FROM YOUR HEALTHCARE APPOINTMENT DATES: Thursday August 20, 2020 TIME: 10:00am 11:00pm REGISTRATION: https://gtm_aug20.eventbrite.ca

To all our fur-loving patients out there - stay safe!

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