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Reliable health information to keep you and your entire family healthy, safe and out of the ER.
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As a busy ER doctor, public health educator, and mom of two young kids, my health and wellness has to be made a deliberate priority for me. I like to view my overall health and wellness in a few different domains: how I feel, how I move my body, how I eat, and how I…
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What you need to know in preparation for travel. Traveling is one of my greatest joys! I love having the privilege of traveling with my friends, family, colleagues, and just solo. Of course, as an ER doctor, staying healthy while traveling is always front of mind, so let’s go through the things you should consider…
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So-called “wildfire season” is here. Well, here we are. The first day of air quality dangerous enough to drive everyone indoors to stay safe. Each year, the start of wildfires extensive enough to lead to dangerous air quality seems to start earlier. Climate change has tremendous impacts on human health, with exposure to poor air…
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Unfortunately, we’ve seen a significant uptick in measles cases around the world, mostly due to a decrease in vaccination rates, and now we are seeing that same fate here in Canada. Contrary to many false narratives out there, measles is a serious disease with devastating consequences and even death. Simply put, this is something that…
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If you’ve ever been to the emergency room either yourself or with a friend of family member, there are many points along the ER journey that can feel like a lot of sitting around an waiting. As an ER doctor, I’d like to guide you through this journey to help you better understand why these…