Dear patients,

We are pleased to welcome Dr. Christina Kwan to HealthSource Medical Clinic to take care of my patients while I am on sabbatical until September 2012. Dr. Kwan went to University of Calgary’s medical school and completed her residency at the University of Western Ontario.  She comes highly regarded and I am confident that all of you will be in great hands. Please do not hesitate to book with Dr. Kwan while I am away.  Looking forward to seeing you when I return.

Sincerely,

Dr. Carolyn Tisher

Dear patients,

It was great to take care of you over the last year. We wish you and your families a happy, healthy and safe holiday.  Looking forward to seeing you in the New Year!

Sincerely,

The Staff at HS Medical

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Please note: We will be closed Dec 24, 25, 26, 27th, 31st & Jan 1st.

One of the best ways to protect yourself this summer is sunscreen. Even on cloudy days, the sun’s rays can be harmful to your skin. It is recommended to use sunscreen of at least SPF 30 or higher and ensure that the protection covers both UVA and UVB rays. Those patients with lighter skin may require a higher level of protection. Reapplication should occur after swimming, sweating, drying off with a towel or rubbing of the skin. In general, it is recommended to reapply every 2-3 hours. In addition to sunscreen, wearing a hat, sunglasses and long sleeve shirts will assist with sun protection. For children, sunscreen is not recommended for those below six months of age. Parents are encouraged to use sunglasses, shade and protective clothing. All in all, have fun in the summer, but remember your sunscreen.

We are pleased to announce that Dr. Carolyn Tisher has officially started and all patients on the waitlist have been called for appointments. If you have submitted a request online and have not received a call because either  you do not have voicemail or have changed contact information, please feel free to call us to follow-up.

We would like to thank all of our patients and health service providers for a great year. We wish you all a very happy and safe holiday season and New Year.

Please note that our office will be closed on Dec 25th, 26th, 27th, 28th and January 1st. We will be open on Dec 24th and Dec 31st for the morning only.

Happy holidays!

See you soon,

The Staff at HS Medical

Dr. Chan’s interview regarding Vitamin D:
http://www.cbc.ca/video/player.html?category=News&zone=health&site=cbc.health.ca&clipid=1607380537

Article:
http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2010/10/04/vitamin-d-testing.html

We are pleased to announce that Dr. Carolyn Tisher will be starting in January 2011 and has already started a waitlist. Appointments for meet and greets will be made shortly for those on the wait list, on a first come, first served basis.

Dr. Jung Hwa Lee is now full and will no longer be accepting any new patients at this time.

In the meantime, please feel free to come into the clinic as a walk-in, during our normal business hours. One of our Doctors will be pleased to assist you, until you are registered.

Thank-you for your patience and understanding.

Canadians are getting bigger and heavier.  Being overweight and obese is a major risk factor in many illnesses, including heart disease and cancer. The trick to losing weight is quite simple: calories in<calories out. Basically you have to burn more calories than you are consuming, or take in fewer calories than you are spending. Here are some simple ways to reduce your daily caloric intake without much effort:

• Instead of 2 creams and 2 sugars in your coffee, try 2 milks only
• Switch to low fat cottage cheese or yogurt instead of sour cream
• Cheese is good for you, but is also high in fat.  Consume in moderation!
• Remember that a portion of meat/fish is the size of a deck of cards, not more!
• Cut down on the beer, wine, pop and juice, and you can cut down on empty calories
• Many of us confuse hunger and thirst. Drink plenty of water throughout the day
• Keep a food diary. You will be surprised to see how much you eat when you see it written down!

Feel free to come see Dr. Lee or Dr. Chan for more tips on healthy eating and nutrition!

Summer is here, which means we no longer have excuses not to exercise and stay active. Doing at least 30 minutes of exercise 3-5 times per week decreases your risk of heart disease.  Joining the gym to do muscle building and cardio burns many calories and improves strength.

If you don’t have a lot of money or time to spare, here are some simple ways to increase your activity level:

• Get off one bus or subway stop before your destination and walk
• Take the stairs instead of the elevators/escalators
• Cycle to work (with your helmet of course!)
• Take the bus/subway to work and walk/jog back home
• Walk to the grocery store and carry your bags home

We’re pleased to announce that Dr. Jung Hwa Lee will be moving from Montreal to join HS Medical in March.  We are currently maintaining a wait list for her practice and will be booking appointments shortly.  Stay tuned…