Uxbridge Health Centre
2 Elgin Park Drive Unit B Uxbridge, ON, Canada

A new infographic that was shared with us this morning from the University of Waterloo School of Pharmacy. Hope it helps!

Will you help us? For This month's newsletter Dr Wilson and Dr Jensen have gone on camera. In the wake of the second wave of COVID-19 we are asking you to help... us. Especially as we near the holiday season, we can't begin to express the importance of keeping gatherings to only those in your household, and following the Public Health guidelines. Respond to our plea with an "I will help you". Share it as a post or on your story. Use the hashtag #IWillHelpUx and tag @uxbridgehealthcentre Help spread the word to keep our community safe.

How COVID mRNA Vaccines Work (we did not make this video, credit to @ta_dil who shared it on TikTok)

We resolve to bring the COVID-19 vaccination to your arm Read Dr Jensen and Dr Wilson's full COVID newsletter on the COVID Newsletter page of our website! https://www.uxbridgehealth.ca/covid-19-newsletter "Like so many health care professionals around the world, our holiday was spent with COVID-19. One of us managed a local hospital outbreak of the virus and the other was deployed to assist a long-term care home from another community battling a devastating outbreak. We are weary, and heartbroken, yet we are full of resolve: resolve to protect you, our community, from COVID-19. While we would be happy to lose a few pounds, read more books, and pick up a new hobby, we believe our New Year’s resolution is probably the most important one we will make in our lifetime."

Durham Region is now in the Red-Control zone. Please remember your physical distance, property hand washing and sanitizing, and mask wearing. As this message is posted our town of Uxbridge has 4 active cases of COVID-19. Help keep our community safe by following the important health guidelines. It’s everyone’s responsibility.

Lots of holiday cheer in our office today! Christmas sweaters, elf slippers, Santa suits, the most adorable covid Christmas cookies made by @krumble.custom.cookies and a display of poinsettias for our staff! It has been a different, and often difficult, year, and we are so thankful for each and every member of our hard working team! Holiday hours Dec 24th - WIC 9:00 - 1:00 Dec 25th - Closed... Dec 25th - Closed Dec 28th - Closed Dec 31st - WIC 9:00 - 1:00 Jan 1st - Closed Remember, if you experience a medical emergency, the emerge department is always open and you can call 911. HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL!

Dr Wilson and Dr Jensen's November COVID update is now live on our website! What can we expect for the coming months? How can we keep our numbers low? And a little bit of hope! Read the letter here https://www.uxbridgehealth.ca/covid-19-newsletter

We’ve just become more techy! Registered patients can now book an appointment online! To book with your doctor, visit our website and hit the Book and Appointment button at the top of the page. Counselling patients can also book online with the button on the Mental Health and Counselling page. #uxbridgeontario #trailcapitalofcanada

Dr. Jensen hits us with another COVID Rant. Think COVID is only a concern if you have a comorbidity? Do you think having a comorbidity reduces the impact of a COVID death? Far more people than you know are living with a comorbidity. Hypertension, obesity, asthma. These people with comorbidities all have families, loved ones, and all matter.

We remember. Photo by Justyne Edgell Photography and Design

How to wear a fabric mask safely during COVID-19: Don'ts

Happy thanksgiving! Today is a good reminder that despite all the upset in our world, we still have many things to be thankful for! Good food, warm shelter, loving family, healthcare, the ability to isolate and protect our loved ones from illness. What are you thankful for this year? Remember, our clinic is closed today but will reopen tomorrow. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, the emergency room is always open and you can dial 911.

Woohoo! Our nurses, Jill, Mary and Alex got their COVID vaccines this evening! One step closer to beating this virus

COVID doesn't seem that bad... right...? WRONG! While you may feel a bit invincible, COVID doesn't pick and choose who it effects. Each and every person has a responsibility to help protect one another and our healthcare system.

A reminder that just because we have a festive holiday coming up, doesn’t mean COVID will be taking the long weekend off. This year, stick close with those in your bubble, try a Zoom dinner with your relatives and friends. Maybe this is the perfect year to schedule all your friends for a virtual dinner party! How are you updating your Thanksgiving to keep it a safe one?

A new newsletter is out! "As we enter the next phase of the global pandemic, our encouragement to you is this: let go of what you can’t control and embrace what you can control. We are all in uncharted territory and it’s normal to feel anxious about the future. When these feelings arise, you can choose to let go of things beyond your influence and instead take charge of those that are. When you feel uncertain or upset, ask yourself Do I have the power to influence change he...re? If the answer is no, don’t pull your hair out; let it go. Your time, emotions, and energy are too valuable to waste on these matters. ..." To read the full letter visit this link https://www.uxbridgehealth.ca/covid-19-newsletter

Influenza and pneumococcal: Take a moment to take care of yourself. Ask your doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or public health office about getting immunized. | @ImmunizedotCa | https://immunize.ca//Influenza/2018-2019/flu_pneumo_2018_a

19 years ago 246 people went to sleep in preparation for their morning flights. 2,606 people went to sleep in preparation for work in the morning. 343 firefight...ers went to sleep in preparation for their morning shift. 60 police officers went to sleep in preparation for morning patrol. 8 paramedics went to sleep in preparation for the morning shift. None of them saw past 10:00am Sept 11, 2001. In one single moment life may never be the same. As you live and enjoy the breaths you take today and tonight before you go to sleep in preparation for your life tomorrow, kiss the ones you love, snuggle a little tighter, and never take one second of your life for granted. #wewillneverforget

The September COVID-19 Newsletter is out! In this letter, Dr Wilson and Dr Jensen help us debunk some common COVID myths. Check out this link to read it! https://www.uxbridgehealth.ca/covid-19-newsletter

Putting yourself at risk puts everyone at risk. Help limit the spread of COVID-19.

Kids heading back to school? Here are some tips that will help keep everyone safe and healthy as we return to the classroom #MaskedUx (This great info was put together by our Paediatrician, Dr Mohile's, daughter and niece. Thanks so much, girls!)

From the Community Safety Advisory Council of North Durham

Kids heading back to school? Here are some tips that will help keep everyone safe and healthy as we return to the classroom #MaskedUx (This great info was put together by our Paediatrician, Dr Mohile's, daughter and niece. Thanks so much, girls!)

Our new health clinic has left the ground! Excited to be practicing here in my new office soon !

Check out Mayor Dave Barton getting his COVID swab at the North Durham COVID Assessment Centre!

Stay up to date woth the North Durham COVID Assessment Centre but following their Facebook page! You can also fine them on Instagram, Tiktok and at www.northdurhamcovid.com

Today was the launch of the COVID Alert mobile app. This app will let you know if you have been near someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 (as long a they have logged it in the app). With this app you will get a notification if you may have been exposed to COVID-19, get advice on what to do next, and tell nearby app users if you test positive for COVID-19, without sharing any personal information. The more people download and use the COVID Alert app, the more accurate it will be! To learn more, visit https://covid-19.ontario.ca/covidalert

In collaboration with our colleagues in Port Perry, we are pleased to announce the opening of the North Durham COVID Assessment Centre! In this newsletter, Dr Wilson and Dr Jensen tell you all about the new centre and the importance of getting tested! Check out the full newsletter at https://www.uxbridgehealth.ca/covid-19 for more details!

With the sudden increase in COVID cases among younger people, we just want to remind everyone to stay vigilant, practice physical distancing and to please WEAR A MASK! Take this opportunity to remind your younger friends and relatives that they are also at risk and that making some social sacrifices now, will allow for a safe and healthy future. Please dont be selfish! Do your part to keep our entire community protected. Its up to all of us! #MaskedUx

ATTENTION EVERYONE! Are you practicing safe six? Take precautions to protect yourself and your friends! #PracticeSafeSix #MaskedUx

Two important Sunday reminders: 1. WEAR A MASK! PLEASE! 2. DO NOT TOSS YOUR DISPOSABLE MASK ON THE GROUND. Used single use masks belong in the garbage can not in the grocery store parking lot or on the side of the road. Your best option for everyday mask use is to get a washable, reusable mask that that be washed and sanitized after each use! It takes everyones effort and responsibility to keep our community safe, clean and healthy #MaskedUx

Thanks Bill #wearamask https://vm.tiktok.com/J8vAhkg/

4 thinking fundamentals to making better decisions when it comes to socializing in a COVID-19 world. Im sure you have friends or relatives, or have even just seen others through social media, disregarding distancing practices and socializing carelessly during these serious covid times. Our goal is to better educate and to encourage our fellow community members in the hopes of keeping us all safe and healthy. We are not, by any means, endorsing socializing, but we are hoping... that by thinking critically about these aspects, you can make better decisions about social interactions. Please share this post with your friends and family! This information is so important in helping our community continue to navigate our COVID-19 world. @ Uxbridge, Ontario

In addition to this week's newsletter, Dr Jensen has a little note to help you understand the importance of critically thinking about time, space, people and place when it comes to social interactions in a "COVID" world. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvHeM2q8zH4

Dr Wilson and Dr Jensens 11th COVID-19 Newsletter is now live on our website! In this letter, they speak about the importance of thinking critically about time, space, people and place to make safer decisions in a covid-19 world. The full letter can be found here https://www.uxbridgehealth.ca/covid-19

Happy Fathers Day to all the brave, strong, loving and caring fathers out there. Today is a day to celebrate dads and all they do for us

We have received multiple questions about covid-19 testing sites and we wanted to share a great resource to help our community members. To find your nearest testing center and for updated stats on the pandemic, visit covid-19.ontario.ca

As were all getting into the habit of wearing personal protective masks, its important to remember that masks are not completely fool proof. We need to take some precautions in order for them to be most effective! Heres a little comparison we like to think about

We want to send a huge THANK YOU to the wonderful community member who gave our Dr Mohile a Kawartha dairy gift card for her position as a frontline worker. Dr Mohile has graciously donated the gift card to the clinic, and we are excited to indulge in an office wide ice cream break!

In this weeks newsletter, Dr Wilson and Dr Jensen outline 5 pillars to a safe and healthy community recovery. Hygiene Wash your hands. Wash them well. Wash them a lot. In particular, wash them before and after all outings and before eating. Dont touch your face. Wash high use surfaces frequently. Distancing... Micro-droplets that are emitted when breathing, talking, coughing and sneezing remain the main route of spread. This is why physical distancing is still in place and we encourage you to continue to limit your interactions with others. Staying 2 meters (6) apart gets you out of the spray zone for most encounters.(...) While the vast majority of viral particles will not travel beyond 2 meters, those few that go further will add up to a more appreciable load if you are spending more than 2 hours together. Screening and Testing Workplaces should all institute screening questions for employees to answer before coming to work. Take these questions seriously and when in doubt, err on the side of caution and stay home. Anyone with symptoms of concern should be tested for COVID at an assessment centre. If you are positive, it allows for appropriate isolation and notification of your close contacts. If negative, you can get back to work sooner. Masks A simple mask will protect others from your airway droplets. If everyoneeven those of us who are feeling welladopts a mask when in shared spaces, there is significantly less chance for the spread of disease. Of note (as of this publication), this does not appear to be important in outdoor spaces such as trails, walking, running, and cycling where contact with others is brief. (...) Culture Wearing a mask feels strange, especially in public. Staying home for what feels like allergies or minor sniffles doesnt sit well for those of us who take pride in being a hard-working, dedicated employee. Asking a friend or stranger to step away a few feet feels so un-Canadian (even if we say sorry first). But without a change in culture, behaviours wont follow. So get out of your comfort zone, and it will get easier. (...) Read the full article on our website!

A new COViD-19 update is live on our website! In this letter Dr Wilson and Dr Jensen talk about how our town will get back to normal and how we can continue to keep our community safe. Click this link https://www.uxbridgehealth.ca/covid-19 to read the letter.

Happy Victoria Day! Our clinic will be closed tomorrow, holiday Monday. Remember covid doesnt take a holiday Monday... this means your safety precautions shouldnt either. Keep your distance and stay sanitized! Help our community stay safe and healthy!

Happy Mothers Day to all the mothers! Many of who have taken on additional roles in the world of COVID-19. Today is a day to remind mom how much you love and appreciate all that she does

With the recent COVID-19 outbreak at our Uxbridge Cottage Hospital, we are reminding our community members just how important social distancing and proper disinfecting is to keeping us all safe. Wash hands often, and for at least 20 seconds. Keep commonly touched surfaces disinfected, and stay a safe distance from people who you do not live with. If you are wearing a mask out in public, remember that how you take off the mask is the most important part. Remove your mask by th...e ear straps and do not touch the portion that of the mask that touches your face. Wash your hands immediately after removing the mask. Remember that gloves enable a false sense of security and are vehicles for cross contamination. Make sure you are sanitizing the gloves as frequently as you would wash your hands if you were not wearing gloves, and wash hands well after removing. And finally, remember social distancing is the best way to keep your family and our community safe. Together we can weather this storm and #flattenthecurve See more

A reminder not to let fears of COVID-19 stop you from looking after your health. Our doctors are still holding appointments, being conducted over the phone first, then your doctor can determine whether you need to come into the clinic to be seen in person. Call our clinic to book an appointment. And, if you have a medical emergency, you can always call 911. Our local emergency department is open 24 hours a day. Were still here if you need us

This is brilliant - posted for our wee Scottish Nurse at UHC....Oh the Scots are good!

Another COVID-19 newsletter is now live. This time Dr Wilson and Dr Jensen are challenging us to reimagine our lives, and our town, post-covid. We love this c...ommunity and are so proud of how we have all responded to COVID-19. Many of you appear to be well on your way of reimagining your life, your business and your art and song. We are deeply thankful for all of the incredible contributions, gestures of kindness, and support that you have given to one another, our health care team, and essential workers. Lets continue to stay home, stay healthy, protect one another and reimagine a sustainable future together. Now is the time for creativity, growth and resilience Find the full newsletter on the covid page of our website https://www.uxbridgehealth.ca/covid-19 (Photo from a few months back when Dr Wilson, Dr Jensen and Mayor Barton were celebrating plans to renew and expand the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital)

It can sometimes be tough to look on the bright side, but finding moments of joy, and things to be grateful for, can make this time a little brighter. This weekend we are thankful for connecting virtually with friends and for the warmer spring weather Let us know in the comments what silver linings youve found during this period of isolation!

Today is a day to celebrate our beautiful planet! Here are a few things you can do to help our planet this Earth Day. 1. Low Energy Wednesday! Limit the use of power and save some energy. 2. Make a recycling plan. Research the recycling protocols for your area and make sure you are cleaning and sorting appropriately to ensure your products get recycled. 3. Pick up litter! If youre out for a walk, bring along a bag to collect any garbage you see lying around. What else are you doing to help our planet? Let us know in the comments!

Keeping with the theme of this weeks COVID-19 newsletter, weve decided to focus in on helping our community cope with some of the emotional stress and worry during the pandemic. Thank you to local psychotherapist Joelle Anderson, of Kernel of Wisdom, for giving us her pointers on managing our emotions

Newsletter 8 is live on our website! Follow this link https://www.uxbridgehealth.ca/covid-19 for the full letter. This week were learning to dance in the rain. I (Dr. Wilson) have been holding my emotions in tight check over the past weeks until I saw this image. My eldest daughter is the Class of 2020 at McMaster University and my third daughter is the Class of 2020 at Uxbridge Secondary School. 2.6 billion people in our world are facing some kind of lockdown. The impact ...of this lockdown on us is immeasurable and involves the loss of so many things: normalcy, safety, connectivity, jobs, income, graduations, proms, weddings, and the loss of loved ones. Our world has lost so many of our citizens. It may be helpful for all of us to take a moment this week and name what we are feeling. We would like to suggest you consider naming your feelings as GRIEF. See more

A virtual hug to all our hard working medical staff and to our amazing community members! Isolation is really making us notice just how much we appreciate spending time with friends and family. Tag your friends and relatives in the comments to send them a virtual hug

If you need us, we are here. Remember your doctors are still working, our clinic is still open, your health is still of utmost importance. Our doctors are holding all appointments by phone call first, they can then decide whether you need to come in to be seen in person. Call us to book an appointment. Dont let fears of covid-19 get in the way of taking care of your health

Happy Wednesday everyone! How about a trip to the butterfly conservatory today? Or maybe going to see an opera! While we arent able to get to these places physically, there are tons of virtual and online options available to keep us busy! We have a new page on our website that we hope will help you during this period of isolation. Along with entertainment, there are some recourses for education, mental health, stroke survivors and caregivers. Find the page by clicking on the isolation resources tab at the top of our webpage, or in the menu on our mobile site. Let us know which activities and resources are your favourites!

This weeks COVID-19 update is now live! In this letter, Dr Jensen and Dr Wilson speak about how our community is rising to the challenge and give us some insight on dealing with health issues, COVID and non-COVID related. Check out the full letter here https://www.uxbridgehealth.ca/covid-19