We have collected patient resources and office handouts we find useful on a variety of common health concerns. Please see the various headings below.
COVID-19: Vaccine Eligibility and Self Testing
For information on the COVID-19 Vaccination Program available in Ontario please use the link above.
Please use the button above to assess if you should do an at home COVID-19 Rapid Antigen and how to properly perform the test at home (both visual and written instructions).
Infection Resources: How to Manage Symptoms at Home
If you are feeling sick and have any gastro/upper respiratory symptoms/test positive for COVID-19 or are wondering how to manage your symptoms at home, please use the links above. Although we initially designed our handout for our younger patients, it still applies to those who may be older but young at heart.
Feel free to also check out resources made by the Ontario College of Family Physicians: Stay Healthy Ontario for family doctor tips to navigate this respiratory illness season.
Expanded Infant RSV Prevention Program
Please use the button above for more information on the Expanded Infant RSV Prevention Program being initiated in Ontario in the fall. Information in this handout was created courtesy of the Ministry of Health and Chief Medical Officer of Health in Ontario
Health Education Groups in Hamilton
Please use the button above to access free Health Education Groups (for Mental Health and Nutrition) available to patients in our community, run by the Hamilton Family Health Team.
Most of these groups are self referral based and accessible to all patients in our community. As these groups are run by the Hamilton Family Health team, some groups are limited only to patients belonging to the Hamilton Family Health Team, which are office is not a part of (we are part of the Ancaster Family Health Organization).
Mental Health Resources
Please use the button above if you are interested in counselling or mental health resources. The services listed will provide you options for virtual, group or one-on-one counselling. All services above are self-referrals.