Prime Urgent Care Clinic
7070 McLaughlin Rd L5W 1W7 Mississauga, ON, Canada

WE WOULD LIKE TO INTRODUCE A NEW FAMILY DOCTOR DR. SAM TAHA AT PRIME URGENT CARE CLINIC. HE WILL BE ACCEPTING PATIENTS STARTING NEXT WEEK WORKING 5 DAYS A WEEK. PLEASE CALL 905-795-2873 IF YOU OR A FAMILY MEMBER/FRIEND IS LOOKING FOR A NEW FAMILY DOCTOR.

OCTOBER: BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH Got questions about breast cancer and mammograms? We have answers. Is breast cancer the most common cause of death for women?... No. Although many women get breast cancer, it is not a common cause of death. Heart disease is the number one cause of death among women age 40 and above, followed by stroke, lung cancer, and lung diseases. Breast cancer is the fifth leading cause of death. What are the symptoms of breast cancer? When breast cancer starts out, it is too small to feel and does not cause signs and symptoms. As it grows, however, breast cancer can cause changes in how the breast looks or feels. Symptoms may include New lump in the breast or underarm (armpit). Thickening or swelling of part of the breast. Irritation or dimpling of breast skin. Redness or flaky skin in the nipple area or the breast. Pulling in of the nipple or pain in the nipple area. Nipple discharge other than breast milk, including blood. Any change in the size or the shape of the breast. Pain in any area of the breast. What is a mammogram? A mammogram is an X-ray of the breast. Doctors use a mammogram to look for early signs of breast cancer. Having regular mammograms can lower the risk of dying from breast cancer. If you are age 50 to 74 years, be sure to have a screening mammogram every two years. If you are age 4049 years, talk to your doctor about when and how often you should have a screening mammogram. Why should I have a mammogram? Regular mammograms are the best tests doctors have to find breast cancer early, sometimes up to three years before it can be felt. When their breast cancer is found early, many women go on to live long and healthy lives. Where can I go to get screened? Most likely, you can get screened for breast cancer at a clinic, hospital, or doctor's office. If you want to be screened for breast cancer, call your doctor's office. They can help you schedule an appointment. Most health insurance companies pay for the cost of breast cancer screening tests. Make sure you or your loved one has regular breast assessments to help prevent Breast Cancer.

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SEASONAL ALLERGIES: Relieve seasonal allergies with these simple steps; Spring means flower buds and blooming trees and if you're one of the millions of people who have seasonal allergies, it also means sneezing, congestion, runny nose and other bothersome symptoms. Seasonal allergies also called hay fever and allergic rhinitis can make you miserable. But before you settle for plastic flowers and artificial turf, try these simple strategies to keep seasonal allergies u...nder control. Reduce your exposure to allergy triggers To reduce your exposure to the things that trigger your allergy signs and symptoms (allergens): Stay indoors on dry, windy days the best time to go outside is after a good rain, which helps clear pollen from the air. Delegate lawn mowing, weed pulling and other gardening chores that stir up allergens. Remove clothes you've worn outside; you may also want to shower to rinse pollen from your skin and hair. Don't hang laundry outside pollen can stick to sheets and towels. Wear a dust mask if you do outside chores. Take extra steps when pollen counts are high Check your local TV or radio station, your local newspaper, or the Internet for pollen forecasts and current pollen levels. If high pollen counts are forecasted, start taking allergy medications before your symptoms start. Close doors and windows at night or any other time when pollen counts are high. Avoid outdoor activity in the early morning when pollen counts are highest. Keep indoor air clean There's no miracle product that can eliminate all allergens from the air in your home, but these suggestions may help: Use the air conditioning in your house and car. If you have forced air heating or air conditioning in your house, use high-efficiency filters and follow regular maintenance schedules. Keep indoor air dry with a dehumidifier. Use a portable high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter in your bedroom. Clean floors often with a vacuum cleaner that has a HEPA filter. IF THIS IS NOT EFFECTIVE COME VISIT US AT PRIME URGENT CARE CLINIC

ColonCancerCheck What is the ColonCancerCheck program? ColonCancerCheck was launched to the public in the spring of 2008 as the first population-based, organized colorectal screening program of its kind in Canada. The goals of ColonCancerCheck are : To reduce deaths from colorectal cancer through an organized screening program;... To support health care providers in providing the best possible colorectal cancer screening for their patients. Organized screening programs like ColonCancerCheck provide important quality benefits including the ability to : invite individuals to participate in screening; remind individuals to be screened; track participants throughout screening and diagnostic processes; and continually evaluate program quality and performance. The ColonCancerCheck program recommends that you get screened for colorectal cancer with an FOBT kit every two years if you are between the ages of 50 and 74 and are at average risk for colorectal cancer. If you have a family history of colorectal cancer in a first degree relative (parent, sibling or child) the program recommends a colonoscopy to screen for colorectal cancer. Talk to your family doctor or nurse practitioner at your next routine health exam about the right screen for you. The screening methods that are part of the ColonCancerCheck program are : 1. Fecal Occult Blood Test (FOBT) The FOBT is a simple, self-administered test that can be done in the privacy of your own home. It can detect the presence of trace amounts of blood in your stool. A positive test result doesn't necessarily mean that you have colorectal cancer but does require follow-up to find out if you do have colorectal cancer. Approximately 5% of people with a positive FOBT are found to have cancer during a follow-up colonoscopy. It is recommended that everyone between the ages of 50 and 74 should be screened with a FOBT every two years if they are at average risk of colorectal cancer. 2. Colonoscopy A colonoscopy is an examination of the lining of your rectum and colon using a long flexible tube with a camera on the end. It is recommended for individuals at increased risk, such as those who have one or more close relatives (parent, sibling or child) who had colorectal cancer and those with a positive FOBT result.