EOHU Holding Walk-In Vaccination Clinics for Children
The Eastern Ontario Heath Unit (EOHU) is pleased to announce that it will be holding walk-in COVID-19 vaccination clinics for children aged 5 to...
What would make your skin turn yellow?
A report from the Massachusetts General Hospital and published in the New England Journal of Medicine tells an interesting story.
A 62-year-old man, over a...
Long-term survival after heart attack
Diana Gifford-Jones: You were 74 when a coronary attack nearly killed you. A short time later you had a coronary bypass. Readers often ask...
Optometrists forced to take action
For many seniors, as well as those who deal with Diabetes, Glaucoma, and Macular Degeneration, the annual free eye exam they receive under OHIP...
Message from the Medical Officer of Health on the Distribution of COVID-19 Vaccines
It has now been more than a year since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic – a year that, sadly, has caused significant personal,...
WDMH proud to be part of COVID-19 Research Project
by Jane Adams
Winchester District Memorial Hospital (WDMH) is proud to be involved in a research study that will support primary care providers in talking...
School Board urging self care
Whether it's happy, sad, anger or surprised, The Upper Canada District School Board is exploring more ways to #GetReal. The campaign was launched in...
It’s dangerous to ignore Vitamin K2
Some vitamins don't get the attention they deserve. Ask anyone about vitamin K2 and few people can give an answer. In Vitamin K2: The...
Weightlifting, not just for a medal
When asked how they exercise, people often report jogging, bicycling or walking. But what about weightlifting? Authorities say that picking up weights is not...
Natural Magnesium from the Sea
Isak Dinesen, author of the great book “Out of Africa”, wrote, “The cure for anything is sea water.” Human physiological and environmental circumstances today...
