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‘Healing Together’ August 2026 Please enjoy the collaborative mural painted in acrylic with embellishments by a variety of Ear Falls Community members and the Ear Falls Community Health Centre/FHT during a Health Across the Lifespan Wellness Session. ‘Healing Together’ represents community, wellness, and the work it takes to build a healthy community by actively connecting and collaborating. Thank you for your participation as we continue to provide programs and services for

What a wonderful evening! The Ear Falls Community Health Centre/ Family Health Team would like to extend a huge thank you to everyone in our community who joined us for our Annual Community Appreciation Summer Party! It was such a pleasure to spend time together, celebrate our community, and show our appreciation for the incredible people who make Ear Falls such a special place to live. Our afternoon was filled with great food, fun, laughter, and community connection. We were

Please plan ahead as the Ear Falls Community Health Centre / Family Health Team will not have a doctor for the above dates. The clinic remains open for other services during regular office hours. Reminder, if you are experiencing an urgent matter please go to your nearest Urgent Care Clinic. If you are experiencing an emergency please call 911 or go to your nearest Emergency Room. Thank you for understanding as we continue to do our best to serve Ear Falls community members a

Tick-borne diseases may cause potentially serious infections if you’re bitten by an infected black-legged tick (also called a deer tick). Not all black-legged ticks carry the infectious agents that cause anaplasmosis, babesiosis, Powassan virus, and/or Lyme disease, and not everyone who is bitten by an infected tick will develop signs and symptoms of these diseases. What black-legged ticks look like Black-legged ticks are small and hard to see. They attach themselves to human

The Ear Falls Community Health Centre/ Family Health Team is offers different options for Smoking Cessation including pharmacotherapy (Champix or Zyban), Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT), and behavioural therapy. Combining behavioural therapy with NRT or pharmacotherapy is the most effective approach to quitting smoking. While NRT and pharmacotherapy manages physical cravings and withdrawal, behavioural therapy addresses the psychological habits, triggers, and thought patte

Are you newly diagnosed with diabetes and looking for information to get you started, or need a refresher on diabetes management? Join our virtual diabetes education program to learn the basics of diabetes management and connect with others affected by diabetes from the comfort of your home. Diabetes Canada's virtual diabetes education program provides the option to learn practical, up-to-date tips and tricks at your own pace. Have your questions answered in monthly, live, on

PocketHealth is a secure, online platform that allows patients to instantly access, store, and share their medical imaging records and reports from over 800 hospitals and clinics across North America. It eliminates the need for CDs, letting users view images on any device, share them with specialists, and permanently store records with encryption. PocketHealth is designed to empower patients, improve, and speed up the care journey. Key features and benefits of PocketHealth in

To enhance your experience at hospitals in Northwestern Ontario, we are asking patients to Opt In to receiving text messages and emails. Hospitals in Northwestern Ontario are sending appointment reminders and confirmations by SMS (text message) or email for patients aged 16 and over to those who Opt In. Please note: No personal health information (PHI) or any sensitive or confidential details will be shared through these messages. This service is part of a phased initiative t

https://tbrhsc.net/programs-services/regional-cancer-care/information-for-patients-and-families/cancer-screening/screen-for-life/ Due to ongoing mechanical issues, the Screen for Life Coach will be operating from four hub locations for the 2026 travel season: · Marathon, April 24–May 24, 2026 · Geraldton, May 29–June 15, 2026 · Thunder Bay, June 27 – July 31, 2026 · Dryden (Dryden Regional Health Centre), August 8 – October 5, 2026 With fewer scre

Making an Appointment: When your physician orders your X-ray or ultrasound examination: Call (807)-727-3828 or ... Text your full legal name to 807-728-2420 to request the next available appointment. Voice calls will not be answered on this device. Hours of Operation: Outpatients: 8:00 am to 4:00pm, Monday through Friday. Emergencies: On Call 24hrs 7 days a week Location: Main Floor East End.