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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

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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

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