By Miranda Chan, B.Sc., Registered Dietitian The holidays are all about celebrating with friends, family and food. Some of the most popular holiday dishes and events can be food safety risks. Keep the occasion memorable (in a good way) by following these food safety tips. Potlucks and Holiday Buffets: Use warming trays, chafing dishes, or…
By Erin Hawkins, Registered Psychologist You toss and turn but you can never get comfortable. Your mind races as you think about stress at work, family issues or concern over finances. You keep checking the clock to discover the minutes and hours ticking by. Ugh…in four hours you have to face a brand new day.…
By Erika B Persson MD, FRCPC, Dip Sport Med, Pediatric Sport Medicine Physician, Glen Sather Sports Medicine Clinic Concussion is a very common problem among athletes participating in contact or collision sports. The media and popular press have increased awareness of this injury by increased reporting in both print and television. High profile professional athletes…
By Dr. Sue Ludwig, Registered Psychologist We all experience stress in the workplace, but there are ways to manage it! The most important thing you can do is notice when you are stressed. Don’t ignore it! Find out what stresses you out. Talk to someone to help you gain perspective or develop helpful strategies to…
Tips for safer medication use By Jamil Ramji, Primary Care Pharmacist Remembering when and how to take your medications properly can be a challenging task. It is not uncommon for us to wonder: What did my physician tell me about this prescription? How did the pharmacist tell me to take these pills? Am I allowed…