Family medicine resources

CANCER SCREENING

Breast cancer risk assessment tool
Breast cancer screening Recommendations (Canadian Task Force on Preventative Health Care)
Cervical cancer screening FAQ (Cancer Care Ontario)
Abnormal Pap Test Results (Cancer Care Ontario)
Colon cancer screening
FIT instructions (Cancer Care Ontario)
Abnormal FIT results FAQ (Cancer Care Ontario)
Lung Cancer screening Recommendations (Canadian Task Force on Preventative Health Care)
Prostate cancer screening FAQ (Canadian Task Force on Preventative Health Care)

CONCUSSION

Concussion guide for athletes (Parachute Canada)
Concussion guide for parents and caregivers (Parachute Canada)
Head Injury (The Foundation for Medical Practice Education)
Return to School Strategy (Parachute Canada)
Return to Sport Strategy (Parachute Canada)
Return to Work Strategy (Parachute Canada)

DIABETES

Prediabetes Fact Sheet (Diabetes Canada)
Type 2 Diabetes: the Basics (Diabetes Canada)

Glycemic Index Food Guide (Diabetes Canada)
Benefits of Physical Activity (Diabetes Canada)
Planning for Physical Activity (Diabetes Canada)
Managing Weight and Diabetes (Diabetes Canada)

High Blood Pressure and Diabetes (Diabetes Canada)
Cholesterol and Diabetes (Diabetes Canada)
Smoking and Diabetes (Diabetes Canada)

Hypoglycemia (LMC Diabetes & Endocrinology)
Staying Safe When you Have Diabetes and Are Sick or At Risk of Dehydration (Diabetes Canada)

EAR, NOSE AND THROAT CONDITIONS

Age-Related Hearing Loss (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, ASHA)
Noise-induced Hearing Loss (ASHA)
Support for Caregivers and Families (ASHA)
Benign Paroxysmal Positonal Vertigo, BPPV (Standford Primary Care Clinics)
Brandt-Daroff Exercise (easier)
Epley's Maneuver (harder)
Epistaxis, Nose Bleed
Hyperacusis (ASHA)
Tinnitus (The Foundation for Medical Practice Education, FMPE)

END OF LIFE CARE

Advanced Care Planning Ontario workbook
Information and support on palliative care and grief (Canadian Virtual Hospice)
Grief (Canadian Virtual Hospice)
Power of Attorney Kit (Ontario)

DIGESTIVE HEALTH

Constipation Management (Alberta Health Services)
Diet and GERD (American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy)
Managing Acid Reflux (Alberta Health Services)
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) information (Hamilton Family Health Team)
What is IBS? (University of California, Berkeley)
FODMAPS Diet (Canadian Digestive Health Foundation)
Lactose Intolerance (Dietitians of Canada)
Probiotics (Alliance for Education on Probiotics)

HEADACHES

Headache diary (Toward Optimized Practice, TOP)
Headache triggers (Uptodate)
Medication overuse headaches
Treating migraines early

HYPERCHOLESTEROLEMIA (HIGH CHOLESTEROL)

Health Notes on Cholesterol (College of Family Physicians of Canada)
High Triglycerides (Dietitians of Canada)
How to Manage your Cholesterol (Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada)
Triglycerides and your heart (Chinese Community Health Resource Center, CCHRC)
Types of Cholesterol (University of Ottawa Heart Institute)

HYPERTENSION (HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE) & HEART DISEASES

Atrial Fibrillation (Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada)
DASH Diet for Hypertension (Hypertension Canada)
Devices endorsed by Hypertension Canada (Hypertension Canada)
Heart Healthy Diet (CCHRC)
Heart Failure (Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada)
Heart Failure Zones (Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada)
Hypertension Quick Summary (FMPE)
Hypertension - What can I do? (Hypertension Canada)
Home Blood Pressure Log (Hypertension Canada)
Managing your Blood Pressure (Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada)
Measuring Blood Pressure (Canadian Task Force on Preventative Health Care)

KIDNEY DISEASES

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
CKD and Diabetes (Ontario Renal Network, ORN)
CKD and Phosphorus (ORN)
CKD and Potassium (ORN)
CKD and Sodium/Salt (ORN)
Kidney Stones
Nutrition Tips for Calcium Oxalate Kidney Stones (UW Health)
Oxalate Content of Common Foods (CCHRC)
Potassium Foods (Alberta Health Services)

LIVER DISEASES

Fatty liver disease (Canadian Liver Foundation)
Gallstones (Canadian Liver Foundation)
Hepatitis B (Canadian Liver Foundation)
Hepatitis C (Canadian Liver Foundation)

MENTAL HEALTH

Anger management, Self help guide, Audio (NHS, UK)
Anxiety & Depression
Anxiety Canada, PDF resources
Center for Clinical Interventions (Government of Western Australia)
BounceBack Ontario, self help and telephone coaching (Canadian Mental Health Association)
CBT App for Anxiety (Anxiety Canada)
ConnexOntario (Government of Ontario)
Online Anxiety Management Program (Anxiety Canada)
Social Anxiety Self Help Guide, Audio (NHS, UK)
Therapy Tools and Resources (Therapist Aid LLC)
Big White Wall, anonymous peer support network
Counselling Services
Finding a Therapist (Greenspace Health)
Online/Virtual Psychotherapy (Inkblot)
Psychology Today, find a therapist/group (Sussex Publishers)
Eating Disorder
Self Help Guide, Audio (NHS, UK)
Guide for Family and Friends
Insomnia (Dalhousie University)
Sleep Hygiene (Center for Clinical Interventions)
Mindfulness Resources (Peter Morgan, Clinical Psychologist)
Mindfulness & Meditation App (Headspace)
Mental Health Self Help Guides, PDF and Audio (NHS, UK)
Postpartum Depression, Self help guide, Audio (NHS, UK)

MSK CONDITIONS

Arthritis Society Workshops (Arthritis Society)
Carpal tunnel syndrome (American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, AAOS)
Core Strengthening Program (Orthopedic Center of Illinois, OCI)
Epicondylitis Exercise Program (AAOS)
Foot and Ankle Conditioning Program (AAOS)
Gout - Purine Restricted Diet (Niagara Health)
Gout - All about gout and diet (UK Gout Society)
Hip Rehab Exercises (AAOS)
Illiotibial (IT) Band Home Exercises (OCI)
Knee Conditioning Porgram (AAOS)
Knee and Hip Arthritis, GLA:D Program (GLA:D Canada)
GLA:D Clinic Locations (GLA:D Canada)
Knee Arthritis - Tips and Exercises (Kaiser Permanente)
More exercises for Knee Osteoarthritis
Knee Surgery Rehab Exercises (OCI)
Low Back Pain, Acute (TOP)
Low Back Pain, Chronic (TOP)
Imaging Tests for Lower Back Pain (CWC)
Low Back Pain Home Exercises (OCI)
Detailed Back Exercises & Videos (Inter-professional Spine Assessment and Education Clinics)
Metatarsalgia (BioPed)
Neck Pain Exercises
Patella femoral Home Exercises (OCI)
Rotator Cuff Stretch and Strengthening Exercises (AAOS)
Wrist pain, De Quervain's Tenosynovitis Exercises (Summit Medical Group)
Wrist Tendinitis Exercises (Kaiser Permanente)
Plantar Fasciitis Footwear (BioPed)
Plantar Fasciitis Stretches for heel pain (Arthritis Research Campaign)
Spine Conditioning Program (AAOS)

OLDER ADULTS

Assistive Devices Program (Ontario)
Caregiver Hotline (The Ontario Caregiver Organization)
Delirium (Regional Geriatric Program, RGP Toronto)
Dementia
Alzheimer's Society, York Region
Local Alzheimer's Society, Search by Location
Caregiver Support Services (Mount Sinai Hospital)
Handbook for Care (Alzheimer's Society)
  Handling Challenging Behaviours (Mount Sinai Hospital)
Online Tutorials about Dementia for family and caregivers (McMaster University)
Insomnia and Anxiety in Older People (CWC)
Loneliness (RGP Toronto)
Mobility and Physical Activity (RGP Toronto)
Nutrition for older Canadians
  1 page nutrition handout (RGP Toronto)
  A guide to healthy eating for older adults (15 page booklet)
  Healthy Eating for Seniors Handbook (British Columbia Ministry of Health)
Tips for Healthy Eating for Older Adults (Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada)
  Dieticians of Canada Information for Older Adults
Pain Handout (RGP Toronto)
Preventing Falls (ASHA)
Urinary Incontinence (RGP Toronto)

OSTEOPOROSIS

Osteoporosis Self Assessment Tool for Women (Medscape)
Exercise recommendations (Osteoporosis Canada)
Food sources of Calcium (Dietitians of Canada)
Food sources of Calcium, PDF
Nutrition for Strong Bones (Osteoporosis Canada)
Quick Guide for Calcium and Vitamin D requirements (Osteoporosis Canada)

PREVENTATIVE CARE

Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines
Children 0 to 4 years
Children 5 to 11 years
Youth 12 to 17 years
Adults 18 to 64 years
Older Adults 65 years & older

Healthy Active Living Resources (CHEO)
Health Check Ups (CWC)
Healthy Eating (Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada)
Health and Wellness for Children (AboutKidsHealth)
Nutritional Advice (Dietitians of Canada)
Physical Activity and Your Health (Government of Canada)
Prescription to get Active
Safe Alcohol Drinking Guidelines (FMPE)

PEDIATRICS

Allergies Resources (CHEO)
Asthma Resources (CHEO, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario)
Asthma, What you need to know (CHEO)
ADHD Resources (CHEO)
Autism Resources (CHEO)
Bronchiolitis (CHEO)
Constipation (CHEO)
Croup (CHEO)
Diarrhea and Vomiting (CHEO)
Eczema (AboutKidsHealth)
Feeding Picky Eaters (CHEO)
Fever (CHEO)
Food Allergies and Sensitivities (AboutKidsHealth)
Head Lice (AboutKidsHealth)
Learning Disabilities Online
Learning Disabilities Association of Ontario
Newborn Care (AboutKidsHealth)
Nutrition (AboutKidsHealth)
Nosebleeds (CHEO)
Physical Activity (CHEO)
Scoliosis (CHEO)
Sleep, Advice for parents (CHEO)
Solid Foods (AboutKidsHealth)
Technology and Family Life, Resources for parents (CHEO)
Toilet Training Resources (CHEO)

Additional Resources
About Kids Health, Health education website for children, youth and caregivers (The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto)
Caring for Kids, Information for parents from Canada's Pediatricians (Canadian Pediatric Society)
Rourke Baby Record, Parent-Friendly Resources for Children from 0-5years old (Dr. Leslie Rourke)

SKIN CONDITIONS

Acne (CDA, Canadian Dermatology Association)
Acne Tips & Tricks
Brittle Nails (CDA)
Contact Dermatitis (CDA)
Dandruff (CDA)
Eczema (CDA)
Hair Loss, Alopecia (CDA)
Hyperhidrosis (CDA)
Nail Fungus Infection (CDA)
Rosacea Info (CDA)
Rosacea Management (CDA)
Product Elimination Diet, Skin care advice for Sensitive Skin (Dr. Sandy Skotnicki)
Psoriasis (CDA)
Shingles, Herpes Zoster (Canadian Skin Patient Alliance, CSPA)
Skincare Products recognized by CDA
Sun Safety for Every Day (CDA)
Sunscreen Products recognized by CDA
Urticaria, (CPSA)
Warts (CSPA)

SMOKING CESSATION

Cost Free Tobacco Intervention Services (York Region Public Health)
Quitting Smoking Resources (York Region Public Health)
Quick Links to Smoking Cessation Resources (Toronto Central Regional Cancer Program)
Smoker's Helpline (Canadian Cancer Society)
Smoking and Cancer Treatment (University Health Network)
Smoking Treatment for Ontario Patients Program, STOP (CAMH)
Support Quit Smoking (Government of Ontario)
Tips to Help You Quit (Princess Margaret Cancer Centre)

TRAVEL ADVICE

Travel Advice and Advisories (Government of Canada)
Traveler's Health (Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, USA)
York Region Travel Clinic Locations

WEIGHT MANAGEMENT

Achieving and Maintaining a healthy weight (Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada)
Healthy weight and waist (Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada)
Weight loss resources (Dietitians of Canada)

WOMEN"S HEALTH

Abortion Care (Women's College Hospital)
Abortion Clinics in Toronto Region
Breastfeeding Resources (AboutKidsHealth)
Breastfeeding supports in York Region (York Region Public Health)
Breastfeeding Info from Lactation Consultant (Kellymom)
Emergency Contraception Options (Women's College Hospital)
Menopause (Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada, SOGC)
Pelvic Floor, Kegel, Exercises (UHN)

Pregnancy Related Resources
Healthy Pregnancy Guide, 2 page summary (Jenna Dickson, Dalhousie Family Medicine)
Guide to healthy pregnancy (Government of Canada)
Panorama NIPT Brochure (Lifelabs)
Pregnancy Information (SOGC)
Pregnancy and nutrition (AboutKidsHealth)
Prenatal Screening
Nausea and Vomiting in Pregnancy (FMPE)

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) (CHEO)
PCOS and medications (CHEO)
SexandU (contraceptive and STI advice, from Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada)
Vaginal Hygiene (Ohio State University)

Patient information and handouts

Quick links to helpful resources for patient education

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