The holidays are here! Please check our adjusted hours so you can schedule appointments, prescription renewals, or urgent care visits without any surprises.
Your health is our priority—thank you for planning ahead and for your understanding this season.
There has been a rapid and significant rise in Influenza A across Ontario, including the Eastern Ontario region. CHEO is reporting a higher-than-usual number of flu cases and complications for this time of year.
Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, a cherished time of reflection, celebration, and togetherness for many families in our community. As the first candle is lit, we’re reminded of the themes at the heart of the holiday — hope, resilience, light in dark times, and the power of tradition to bring people together across generations.
Alcohol is a part of many social settings, but it’s also important to understand the health risks that come with drinking. Research links alcohol use to liver damage, dementia, and certain cancers, and even moderate consumption can negatively impact long-term health.
With growing awareness around “mindful drinking” and being “sober curious,” many people are starting to think differently about their relationship with alcohol. While choosing to drink or not is a personal decision. Health experts recommend keeping some important guidelines in mind:
New findings have confirmed what many have feared: microplastics are showing up in nearly every part of the human body — from bones and brain tissue to blood and lungs.
Did you know? A person may ingest tens of thousands of microplastic particles every year — through food, bottled water, air, or even microwaving plastic containers. Studies link microplastic exposure to inflammation, cardiovascular risk, stroke, dementia, and even disrupted drug absorption in cancer patients.
Today on the International Day for Persons with Disabilities, we reaffirm our commitment to accessible, patient-centered health care for every member of our community.
At Orleans Family Health Clinic, we strive to:
A growing body of research is reinforcing something clinicians have long suspected: when physical suffering becomes chronic and unbearable, it can carry the same risk for suicidal thoughts and behaviours as mental illness.
A new study underscores how chronic pain, if left poorly managed, can deeply affect mental health and may lead to an increased risk of suicide. “Physical suffering can engender a suicidal desire that is commensurate with that engendered by mental suffering,” said lead author Dr. Calati.
A new cross-national study published in BMC Primary Care (2025) sheds important light on what makes family doctors happy—or deeply frustrated—at work. Drawing on data from over 13,000 primary care physicians (PCPs) across 11 Western countries, the findings offer not just a snapshot of global physician satisfaction but critical lessons for Canada’s ongoing primary care crisis.
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) affects approximately 1 in 10 Canadian women, yet more than half of those affected are undiagnosed. At Orleans Family Health Clinic (OFHC), we believe it’s time to change that.
PCOS is a hormonal disorder that affects ovarian function, menstrual cycles, and fertility. But its impact goes far beyond reproductive health. PCOS is linked to higher risks of pregnancy complications, obesity, Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and mental health concerns like anxiety and depression.
As Canada’s premiers meet to discuss economic and trade matters, healthcare organizations across the country are aligning their voices to ensure that the health of Canadians remains at the forefront of political conversations. Among the most urgent priorities: improving labour mobility for healthcare workers across provincial and territorial borders.
