Resources

MyChart @ Mackenzie Health - information about MyChart on MackenzieHealth.ca

CPSO Doctor Search - official contact info for doctors licensed in Ontario (search by speciality, location, etc)

OTN for video visits - Ontario Health (OTN) Technical Support: 1-855-654-0888

Cancer Care Ontario - screening for Breast, Cervical, Colon / Rectal, Lung cancer

• OBSP (Ontario Breast Screening Program) locations & mammogram appointment wait times

• OBSP Appointment Booking Line: 1-800-668-9304

Ontario Health811

www.ontario.ca/covid-19

York Region Public Health

Choosing Wisely Canada - patient info from "the national voice for reducing unnecessary tests and treatments"

CANImmunize - digital immunization record (instead of the Yellow Booklet)

VaxFacts+ Clinic - questions or hesitation about vaccines? Book telephone consultations in 200+ languages

York Region Public Health:

• COVID-19 immunization eligibility, clinics, etc

• Immunization Clinics (e.g. student catch-up on missed vaccines)

• Immunization record - update or obtain a copy

DIN (Drug Identification Number) of some vaccines - if checking drug plan for coverage, DIN may be needed

• Gardasil 9 DIN 02437058 HPV / Human Papillomavirus 9-valent Vaccine

• Prevnar 20 DIN 02527049 Pneumococcal 20-valent Conjugate Vaccine

• Shingrix DIN 02468425 Shingles / Herpes Zoster Virus Vaccine

• Arexvy DIN 02540207 RSV / Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccine 

• Engerix-B DIN 02487039  HBV / Hepatitis B Vaccine

CDC Traveler's Health - including destination-specific information *this is for general information only: it does not replace advice from a Travel Clinic. We recommend pretravel consultation with a professional who holds a Certificate of Knowledge in Travel Medicine (e.g. International Society of Travel Medicine) 

Do Bugs Need Drugs? 

• Guide to Wise Use of Antibiotics includes treating ear ache, sinus infection, cough, sore throat, etc

• translated into >25 languages

Antibiotic Wise - learn about antibiotic resistance and stewardship (in Chinese, Punjabi)

Choosing Wisely Canada: Colds, Flu, and Other Respiratory Infections

OrthoInfo: patient education on MSK issues from American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons e.g.

• Rotator Cuff and Shoulder Rehabilitation Exercises 

• Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) + Therapeutic Exercises 

• Carpal tunnel syndrome + Therapeutic Exercises

• Knee Osteoarthritis, Knee Conditioning Program / Rehabilitation Exercises

• Ankle sprain + Rehabilitation Exercises

• Plantar fasciitis

NHS Physiotherapy handout: Plantar fasciitis (PDF)

Find a Physiotherapist in Ontario

• Publicly-funded physiotherapy clinics

Spine / Low Back Pain exercises based on Pattern of Pain

FRAX Fracture Risk Calculator

Osteoporosis.ca Bone Health - Calcium Calculator, exercises to prevent fracture, info about treatment

Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC) public resources:

• MenopauseandU.ca

• SexandU.ca - sexually transmitted infections, sexuality, consent, contraception, etc

• YourPeriod.ca

• PregnancyInfo.ca (SOGC), "Your Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy" (Public Health Agency of Canada)

GYN QI Collaboration - information / infographics: heavy periods, menopause, vulvar care, other handouts e.g. surgery / procedures

MotherToBaby.org - benefit / risk of medications & exposures in pregnancy and while breastfeeding

LactMed - NIH Drugs and Lactation Database

Diabetes.ca Clinical Guidelines e.g. Screening / Diagnosis, Reducing Vascular Risk, recommended Treatment

Diabetes.ca Patient Resources e.g. Healthy Eating, Exercise, Driving with Diabetes, Foot Care, Hypoglycemia

FIB-4 score  - Fibrosis-4 (FIB-4) Index for Liver Fibrosis

Hypertension Canada - List of Recommended BP monitor devices, how to lower BP e.g. DASH diet, salt limitation, ...

American Heart Association information about High Blood Pressure

Rourke Baby Record - see interactive Rourke record and Parent Resources

Breastfeeding - information from SickKids

CDC BMI Calculator for Child & Teen

Canadian Pediatric Society topics - e.g. safe sleep, picky eating, screen time, bedwetting, bowel habits, ...

9-8-8: Crisis Suicide Helpline

This Way Up (iCBT) courses

Centre for Clinical Interventions (CCI) Self-Help Workbooks

Anxiety Canada

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) - DialecticalBehaviorTherapy.com, DBTSelfHelp.com, DBT.Tools 

eMentalHealth.ca

HelpWithDrinking.ca - help for yourself, a loved one, healthcare professionals

Insomnia - CBT-i Coach (free app), SleepEducation.org

iGeriCare - lessons about dementia, resources, online community

InnoviCares card - free prescription savings card

RxHelp - Patient Assistance Programs

How Safe Is This Product or Practice? - National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) 

Mayo Clinic website about supplements - includes Evidence, Safety, Interactions

Food Sources of Selected Nutrients e.g. Calcium, Potassium, Iron, Fiber