by UGFHTADMIN | Feb 8, 2021 | Blog
As of December 11, 2020, Ontario pharmacists are now authorized to: Administer the flu vaccine to children as young as two years old Renew prescriptions in quantities of up to one year’s supply This expanded scope of practice adds to the list of healthcare services...
by UGFHTADMIN | Feb 2, 2021 | Blog
As of January, 2021 The Upper Grand Family Health Team is now offering a local Cardiac Rehab program for the residents of Centre Wellington, Arthur and surrounding areas. Our program is a satellite of the St. Mary’s General Hospital Cardiac Rehabilitation Program in...
by UGFHTADMIN | Dec 11, 2020 | Blog
Now that we have set our clocks back, the leaves have fallen, and the cold weather is setting in, we may find ourselves moving less and our activity levels plummeting. One way the Upper Grand Family Health Team has been staying active and connected with our colleagues...
by UGFHTADMIN | Sep 28, 2020 | Blog
September 28, 2020 By Niharika Kumar, EMR/IT Specialist As you may already know, the COVID-19 pandemic has made virtual care and digital health tools an indispensable component of our clinicians’ practice. So what is virtual care? By definition, virtual care is the...
by UGFHTADMIN | Sep 3, 2020 | Blog
September 03, 2020 by Cora Van Zutphen, UGFHT Clinical Pharmacist Returning to school after Summer vacation can be filled with mixed emotions. Throw a pandemic on top and it’s natural for these emotions to be heightened, especially for parents and caregivers of youth...