Patient Education

ACNE - See video from Dr. Mike Evans 

ANXIETY -  Anxiety may present in many different ways.  Most people describe it as "feeling on edge" or "keyed up".  When anxiety becomes severe it may affect a person's ability to complete their everyday tasks.  Click here for more information and ways you can reduce anxiety. 

BREASTFEEDING  - See local resources, and here for online resources

CHOLESTEROL - Cholesterol is a fat found in the blood.  It is naturally made in our body, but is also increased through our diet.  Elevated cholesterol levels can increase your risk of heart disease and stroke. Click here for detailed information and here for a one-page cheat sheet on cholesterol

CONJUNCTIVITIS (PINK EYE) - See here for more information.

CONTRACEPTIVES (BIRTH CONTROL) - There are many options for contraception and patients may choose one over another for various reasons.  For all contraceptive options see here. Choosing the right option is something you should do with your Family Doctor or Gynecologist. 

CONSTIPATION IN CHILDREN -  Constipation happens when stool builds up in the bowels and can cause abdominal discomfort.  This can happen even if your child has a bowel movement daily.  For ways to help treat and prevent constipation here.

DEPRESSION - See local resources and online resources from CAMH. 

DIARRHEA/VOMITING IN CHILDREN - See here for information on how to care for your child and when to see a doctor. 

EAR WAX - Cerumen (aka ear wax) can be bothersome for many patients.  You should NEVER put anything in the ear canal (ie. no Q-tips, bobby pins, tooth pick, paper clip, etc.) Here are some home treatments you can try: 

1. Mineral oil – put a few drops of baby oil, mineral oil, vegetable oil, olive oil, or glycerin into your ear canal. Do every evening for 3-7 days. 

2. Liquid Colace – put 10 drops of this into the ear, hold head still for 15 minutes, flush out with warm water

HYPERTENSION (HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE)  - Learn ways you can manage your blood pressure and how to properly take a reading.

IUD INSERTION -  Click here on ways to prepare for your upcoming IUD insertion. 

LICHEN SCLEROSIS - Click here for more information

MENOPAUSE - See this resource for all questions menopause related. 

MENSTRUATION - See this resource for all questions menstruation related. 

PREGNANCY INFORMATION - You will likely have many questions regarding pregnancy.  Most can be answered here.  You should call your doctors office once you find out you are pregnant and we will arrange for a dating ultrasound and prenatal visits.  

See local resources 

See public health information

RESPIRATORY ILLNESSES IN CHILDREN - Please click here for tips on caring for your child during a respiratory illness. 

SLEEP HYGIENE - Click here for more information. 

TYLENOL/ADVIL DOSING FOR CHILDREN  - See charts here.

VACCINES - Routine childhood immunization is recommended for all patients.  Find out more about childhood immunizations here.  Information on COVID vaccines and flu vaccines can be found through public health.