January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, a time to increase understanding of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, support individuals and families affected by Alzheimer’s disease, and highlight steps we can all take to protect our brain health.
At Orleans Family Health Clinic (OFHC), our pediatric team—the largest outpatient pediatrician group in Ottawa—is deeply concerned about a growing trend: the use of adult cosmetic products on babies and young children.
Would you spray perfume on your six-month-old? Paint their delicate nails with polish that may contain formaldehyde? Apply bronzer to their cheeks? You might be surprised to learn that many families are doing just that.
We often hear that alcohol is a poison and a carcinogen, harmful even in moderation. Yet, across cultures and centuries, humans have sought it out. Why? New research suggests the answer might lie deep in our evolutionary past—shared with our primate relatives.
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.
