Friday, January 29, 2016

Little by Bite


A new threat has developed in the southern hemisphere. Mosquitos are that threat. They have survived
by adapting over and over again through the years. For much of history mosquitoes have been able to transmit horrible diseases to humans.

There was Malaria then, Yellow Fever, West Nile, encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) and now the latest, Zika all from the sting of infected mosquitos.

Wednesday, January 27, 2016

#BellLetsTalk



Please help out this worthy cause!

11 people will commit suicide today in Canada – Canadian Association for Suicide prevention

49% of Canadians say they would socialize with a friend with serious mental health – Canadian Medical Association

1 of 5 people will have a form of mental health illness at some point in their life – Canadian Health Institute

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Monday, January 25, 2016

A Brain is worth(less)?



Dr. Bennet Omula M.D., MBA, MPH, CPE, DABP-AP, CP, is my muse. Hey, I liked the word muse, okay. Well he certainly gave me the motivation to finish this article.

Friday, January 22, 2016

Wednesday, January 13, 2016

Monday, January 11, 2016

Measles Still Possible?



Peel Region residence beware there is a “possible measles case” that has been all over Pearson International Airport, Brampton Civic Hospital and a few walk in clinics since January 1, 2016. If you believe you may have been in contact with this person get more information from Peel Public Health Unit 905-799-7700.