Cancer Screening Information
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- Colon Cancer/FIT Information
- Request a FIT kit to your house
- HPV/Cervical Cancer Screening
- Prostate Cancer PSA Info
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Breast Cancer/Mammograms
As a note, you do not need a requisition to book a mammogram if you are in the screening program age (50-74). You can call to book one at a community imaging centre such as True North Imaging, UltraScan, or at WRHN Chicopee Hospital.
Constipation Management
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Fatty Liver
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High Triglycerides
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Immunization Information
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Immunizations Through the Lifespan (PDF)
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Note: Shingles immunization is covered by OHIP for patients aged 65-73.
General Resources & Records
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- Ontario’s Routine Immunization Schedule
- Report your child’s vaccinations to Public Health.
- Access your vaccination record (Born 1994+ in Waterloo Region).
Meningitis B
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Information on Bexsero. This vaccine is NOT publicly funded but can be given to children as early as 2 months of age. Please call the office or talk to your doctor to learn more.
Pneumonia
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Adults 65 and older are eligible for an OHIP-covered vaccine called Prevnar 20. Please call the office or talk to your doctor to learn more.
Shingles
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Adults aged 65 to 73 are eligible for OHIP coverage for Shingrix. Please call the office or talk to your doctor to learn more.
Does the MMR vaccine cause autism?
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The MMR Vaccine: Facts, Safety, & Protection
The Myth vs. The Reality
Does the MMR vaccine cause autism? Absolutely not.
In 1998, a British doctor named Andrew Wakefield published a small paper in The Lancet suggesting a potential link between the MMR vaccine and autism based on just 12 children. The media amplified this claim, leading to widespread public panic.
Over the next decade, researchers conducted massive, global studies involving millions of children. None of these studies found any link between the MMR vaccine and autism.¹ ²
A Retracted Study & Fraud
Investigations uncovered deep ethical violations and scientific fraud behind the 1998 paper:³
- Falsified Data: The medical records of the 12 children were altered to falsely create a link that did not exist.
- Hidden Financial Motives: The author received hidden payments from lawyers building a lawsuit against vaccine manufacturers.
- Competing Patents: The author had filed a patent for his own alternative measles vaccine, standing to profit if parents abandoned the standard MMR shot.
The Lancet fully retracted the paper in 2010, and the author was stripped of his medical license.⁴
The Real Danger: Measles
Measles is not a simple childhood rash; it is one of the most highly contagious viruses on the planet. It can lead to severe complications, including pneumonia, brain swelling, deafness, and can be fatal. The MMR vaccine is incredibly effective and has saved millions of lives worldwide. Decades of rigorous safety monitoring have consistently proven that the MMR vaccine is safe, effective, and crucial for your child’s health.
We are here to talk: If you have any questions or lingering concerns, please do not hesitate to ask during your next appointment.
- CDC: Vaccines Do Not Cause Autism. Numerous studies confirm MMR safety.
- Taylor, L. E., et al. (2014): Vaccines are not associated with autism: an evidence-based meta-analysis. Vaccine, 32(29).
- Deer, B. (2011): How the case against the MMR vaccine was fixed. BMJ, 342, c5347.
- The Lancet Editors (2010): Retraction—Ileal-lymphoid-nodular hyperplasia… The Lancet, 375(9713), 445.
Lifestyle, Low Carb & Fasting
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Dr. Jason Fung (Diabetes & Fasting)
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Dr. Jason Fung is a Canadian physician and a leading expert on weight loss, intermittent fasting, and reversing Type 2 Diabetes.
Recommended Reading
Reversing Type 2 Diabetes
More Videos: Dr. Fung’s Fasting Q&A | Full YouTube Channel
Low Carb Living & Food Guides
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DietDoctor is a fantastic, evidence-based resource for adopting a low-carb lifestyle. Use these quick links to browse their extensive guides:
Intermittent Fasting Q&A
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If you are curious about incorporating Intermittent Fasting into your routine, DietDoctor has an excellent FAQ section covering everything from scheduling to what you can drink during a fast.
The Benefits of Psyllium Fibre Husk
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How to Use Psyllium Husk
We highly recommend mixing psyllium fibre husk into your water to increase your daily fibre consumption. It is an excellent tool to help regulate blood sugar and naturally reduce appetite.
- Starting Dose: 5 to 10 grams
- Mix With: 8 to 12 oz of water
- Frequency: 2 to 3 times per day
Personalized 7-Day Meal Plan
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Use the DietDoctor onboarding tool to generate a free, customized 7-day low-carb meal plan based on your specific goals and preferences.
Measles Information
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Latest from Public Health: Region of Waterloo Page
Mental Health Resources
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How to Find a Therapist
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Psychology Today is an excellent, comprehensive directory where you can browse available therapists and psychologists to find someone who feels like a good fit for you.
You can search by your city and filter by the specific issues you’d like to work on.
Community Counselling Options
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Here are several highly regarded counselling clinics in our community:
- Transformation Counselling
- Carizon (Services for children and adults)
- Qualia (Services for children and adults)
- Bliss Counselling (Specializing in sex therapy, couples, and trauma)
- Ways to Wellbeing (Trauma-focused therapy)
- Trillium Counselling (Adults, couples, and trauma)
- Encompass (Child, youth, and family therapy)
- Exhale Therapy (Individual, couples, sex therapy, and trauma)
- Iven Chung (CBT and EMDR therapies)
Accessible & Sliding Scale Fees
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If you do not have insurance coverage, these local agencies offer “sliding scale” fees, meaning the cost of therapy is adjusted based on your household income:
Registered Psychologists
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If your benefits package specifically requires you to see a Registered Psychologist, here are local options:
- Waterloo Psychology Group (Children and Adults)
- Kitchener Psychology Centre (Kids and Adolescents)
- Dr. Drugovic
(Children, Teens and Adults)
Free Online Programs
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A free, guided self-help program managed by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA). It is designed to help adults and youth (15+) manage low mood, mild to moderate depression, anxiety, stress, or worry.
Addiction Resources
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House of Friendship offers addiction treatment programs and support in the Waterloo Region.