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- Chronic Pain & FIbromyalgia
- Diabetes
- Endocrine & Metabolism
- Infant and Children's Health
- Kidney & Genitourinary Health
- Mental Health Conditions
- Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Neurologic Conditions / Concussions
- Nutrition and Gastrointestial Health
- Pregnancy
- Respiratory Conditions
- Sexual Health / Women's Health
- Skin Conditions
Alcohol and Substance Use
Crucial information and guidance on the use of naloxone, a life-saving opioid overdose reversal medication
Drinking Guidelines – Canada’s Low Risk
An informational guide offering guidance for individuals on responsible alcohol consumption
Mental Health and Addictions Resource Libraries
We are proud to have resource libraries on-site at both our Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre and Brockville Mental Health Centre.
Cancer Survivorship & Monitoring
Information regarding the different types of skin cancer, risk factors, and prevention
Resources regarding different types of cancer from the Canadian Cancer Society
Cancer – Information Sheet for Preventative Care
Cancer Care Ontario Guidelines focused on three screening processes
Transportation for Cancer Treatment
Do you need to travel across town — or across the province — to receive cancer treatment? We can help.
Cardiovascular
Cholesterol – how to manage your levels
Elevated cholesterol can in certain circumstances, increase your risk of early onset cardiovascular disease (heart attack and stroke)
A guide for patients and families on living with congestive heart failure
High Blood-Pressure Action Plan
Lifestyle changes to help you to take control of your blood pressure
General information regarding understanding blood pressure and things that you can do to help to control it.
Recognize the signs of a stroke and seek emergency medical attention
Know the early signs of a heart attack and do not delay in getting emergency medical attention
Atrial Fibrillation – Anticoagulation (Blood Thinners)
Blood thinners reduce the risk of stroke in atrial fibrillation.
What is atrial fibrillation? How is it treated? What are the associated risks?
Blood Pressure – How to Take Blood Pressure at Home
Step by step guide and tips on how to take your blood pressure at home.
Warfarin: What you need to know
Warfarin (coumadin) is a blood thinner used to prevent and treat blood clots. It may be used in individuals with atrial fibrillation, pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis or following some surgeries.
Chronic Pain & FIbromyalgia
An introduction to Fibromyalgia
Information regarding fibromyalgia including treatment and self-management
Being Active with Fibromyalgia
Maintaining activity and exercise can help to manage symptoms associated with fibromyalgia
Opioid Pain Medicines – Information for Patients and Families
Some important safety information about opioids
Diabetes
Sometimes, referred to as pre-DIabetes, Insulin Resistance can have significant impact on health.
Sudden drops in blood sugars following a carb-rich meal or snack can leave you feeling shaky, clammy and confused.
Helping to control your blood sugars by choosing foods with a lower Glycemic Index (GI)
Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)
This guide offers valuable insights and practical strategies for managing and preventing episodes of hypoglycemia
Diabetes – my ability to drive safely
This resource shows the importance of understanding the potential impact of diabetes on driving
A serving portion guideline for carbohydrate in food for diabetics offers a practical and balanced approach
Endocrine & Metabolism
Gout is a painful inflammatory condition caused when uric acid crystals form within joints.
High levels of uric acid can increase your risk of gout as well as kidney stones
Cholesterol – how to manage your levels
Elevated cholesterol can in certain circumstances, increase your risk of early onset cardiovascular disease (heart attack and stroke)
Sometimes, referred to as pre-DIabetes, Insulin Resistance can have significant impact on health.
Sudden drops in blood sugars following a carb-rich meal or snack can leave you feeling shaky, clammy and confused.
General Information regarding Osteoporosis and Bone Health
Infant and Children's Health
How to care for skin if you have eczema
A caregiver's guide to the management of eczema in children
When are antibiotics warranted for the treatment of ear infections?
Information and resources from the Canadian Paediatric Society
General information regarding Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder
Pregnancy Taking care of you and your baby
Overview on Pregnancy and may not apply to everyone. Talk to your family doctor.
Bronchiolitis – CHEO: Pediatrics
A brief overview of Pediatric Bronchiolitis from CHEO
Immunizations – Risk of Not Vaccinating your Child
Please follow the steps in this resource to protect your child, your family, and others.
Baby – Feeding your baby in the first year
Providing parents with insights, practical tips, and age-appropriate nutritional recommendations.
Constipation: Caring for children over 6 months of age
Guide on 'Constipation: Caring for Children Over 6 Months' from CHEO
Intoeing: What you need to Know
Provides essential information to understand and navigate intoeing conditions in children, promoting informed decision-making.
Constipation: What you need to Know (CHEO)
An online resource about constipation from CHEO for parents and caregivers
Bladder – Helping your child develop healthy habits
Answering questions about the difficulties some children have with filling and emptying their bladder
Kidney & Genitourinary Health
Kidney stone production can be influenced by your diet
This common condition that affect many men over the age of 50 can lead to frequent urination especially at night.
Bladder – Helping your child develop healthy habits
Answering questions about the difficulties some children have with filling and emptying their bladder
Mental Health Conditions
Anxiety can be a normal part of day-to-day life. Sometimes, it can get in the way of things.
General information regarding Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder
This is a specialty clinic dedicated to helping patients with memory difficulties.
Rapid Access Counselling Service – Brockville Office
Meet with a Counsellor for a therapeutic counselling session
Mental Health and Addictions Resource Libraries
We are proud to have resource libraries on-site at both our Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre and Brockville Mental Health Centre.
‘Sleep hygiene’ is the term used to describe good sleep habits.
Musculoskeletal Disorders
An overview of osteoarthritis including treatment options for mild, moderate and severe symptoms
These simple exercises can help to improve range-of-motion, reduce stiffness and pain for people who suffer from arthritis.
This condition caused by pressure placed on your inner elbow can cause both pain and numbness down your arm.
Gout is a painful inflammatory condition caused when uric acid crystals form within joints.
Weak quadriceps can contribute towards knee instability and weakness.
Meniscal Injuries – General Information
Understanding what meniscal injuries are and how they are treated
General Information regarding Osteoporosis and Bone Health
General information regarding arthritis
Iliotibial Band Syndrome Rehabilitation Exercises
Included are some examples of exercises to try
Runner’s Knee (Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome) Rehabilitation Exercises
Exercises to help in the treatment for PFPS (Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome)
Piriformis Syndrome Rehabilitation Exercises
Strengthening exercises help improve piriformis muscle function in piriformis syndrome.
Rhomboid Muscle Strain or Spasm Rehabilitation Exercises
There are several exercises and stretches you can do to relieve rhomboid muscle pain
Certain stretches for lower back pain can bring you relief and improve flexibility of the inflamed muscles.
Hip Flexor Strain Rehabilitation Exercises
Hip flexor exercises, including yoga poses, can help strengthen and relieve tension.
Hip (Trochanteric) Bursitis Rehabilitation Exercises
Stretching and strengthening exercises are key to managing symptoms of trochanteric bursitis.
Sacroiliac Pain Rehabilitation Exercises
Strengthening the muscles that connect to the sacrum and hip bones
Several exercises you can do to alleviate this pain and improve your overall foot health.
Rotator Cuff Strain Rehabilitation Exercises
Guide to Rotator Cuff Strain Rehabilitation Exercises presents a structured and effective program
Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow) Rehabilitation Exercises
A guide that provides a structured and informative approach, offering a series of targeted exercises
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome Exercise Program
This is the excerpt testing.
Neurologic Conditions / Concussions
Recognize the signs of a stroke and seek emergency medical attention
A head injury can result in a concussion which can temporarily affect how you think, feel, and function. Proper care can greatly improve recovery.
This is a specialty clinic dedicated to helping patients with memory difficulties.
Epley Maneuver for Benign Positional Vertigo
This guide show how to perform the maneuver and alleviate symptoms associated with it
Nutrition and Gastrointestial Health
Understand the signs, symptoms and treatment options for living with IBS
Supporting you to live positively with this life-long sensitivity to ingested glutens
Gastroesophageal Reflux (GERD)
Learn about this common disorder, its impact, symptoms and treatment
High levels of uric acid can increase your risk of gout as well as kidney stones
Cholesterol – how to manage your levels
Elevated cholesterol can in certain circumstances, increase your risk of early onset cardiovascular disease (heart attack and stroke)
Sometimes, referred to as pre-DIabetes, Insulin Resistance can have significant impact on health.
Sudden drops in blood sugars following a carb-rich meal or snack can leave you feeling shaky, clammy and confused.
Changing your eating patterns can have some health benefits for individuals looking to reduce inflammation, central obesity and insulin resistance.
Living with Diverticular Disease
Diverticuli are small pouches that grow in the large intestine of healthy adults. Learn how to recognize when these become inflamed and learn how to prevent this.
Helping to control your blood sugars by choosing foods with a lower Glycemic Index (GI)
Finding foods high in Vitamin B12
Information regarding low-iron and treatment options
Celiac Disease and Gluten Intolerance
Information regarding Celiac Disease
Low FODMAP diet for Irritable Bowel Syndrome
A guide to improve symptoms associated with Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Aa comprehensive guide, offering valuable information, list of foods, and insights to support the ketogenic diet
Calcium and Vitamin D – Food Sources
a detailed list of nutritious foods rich in Calcium and Vitamin D
Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)
This guide offers valuable insights and practical strategies for managing and preventing episodes of hypoglycemia
Constipation: What you need to Know (CHEO)
An online resource about constipation from CHEO for parents and caregivers
Information on the importance of Vitamin D and list of food sources
The Top 10 Inflammatory Foods to Avoid
How diet can affect inflammatory responses in the human body.
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Taking care of you and your baby
Overview on Pregnancy and may not apply to everyone. Talk to your family doctor.
Pregnancy – First Trimester Screening
List of locations in Ontario for First Trimester Screening and important information about the screening
Pregnancy – Avoiding Food-Borne Infections
Patient handout on measures that can prevent bacteria from growing and safer food choices
Respiratory Conditions
General Information regarding Asthma
Bronchiolitis – CHEO: Pediatrics
A brief overview of Pediatric Bronchiolitis from CHEO
A comprehensive resource that provides essential information and practical tips
Sexual Health / Women's Health
Symptoms of menopause include hot flashes, mood swings and trouble sleeping, but everyone’s experience is different. Treatment may be an option
GetaKit Program – Sexual Health Clinics
The Health Unit is offering free, at-home HIV self-test kits (finger prick) for residents of Leeds, Grenville and Lanark over 16 years of age (no Health Card required for HIV testing).
- These kits include requisitions for other sexually transmitted infections such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis – these tests are restricted to 18 years and over and require a Health Card.
- All results come back to the Health Unit as STI follow-ups.
- Neighbouring health units are participating.
- People must register on the website and provide their address – the address is very important as it determines which public health unit to send the results to.
Skin Conditions
Shingles is a viral infection that presents as a sometimes painful/itchy rash. It is important to have this assessed as soon as possible by a health profession (physician, nurse practitioner, pharmacist)
These benign skin conditions tend to start in your 40's but are completely harmless.
Hand Eczema (Dishydrotic Eczema)
Hand (and foot) eczema can be very irritating. Proper care and treatment can go a long way in managing this condition.
Treatment options for the management of dry and flaky skin
Understanding acne, facts & myths, triggers, and treatments
Information regarding the diagnosis, treatment and how to live with Rosacea
General information regarding psoriasis including diagnosis, treatment and answers to common questions
How to care for skin if you have eczema
A caregiver's guide to the management of eczema in children