Recommended resources for health information: Healthlink BC has information on a variety of health topics. The College of Family Physicians of Canada has an excellent selection of patient information brochures on a variety of topics. The American Academy of Family Physicians has an extensive list of patient information brochures. Choosing Wisely Canada […]
Advance care planning helps you have a say about the health care you would like to receive if you get very sick and cannot speak for yourself. It is a way for you to reflect on your personal values, wishes and beliefs to make your own future health care decisions. Vancouver Coastal Health has created […]
Preventive health care is important and at Bayswater Family Practice we work hard to make sure each patient is up to date in terms of recommended evidence-based screening and preventive health care procedure such as immunizations. Annual check ups aren’t usually necessary but we do try to see our patients regularly to make sure that […]
Check out the award winning video on the benefits of exercise by Dr. Mike Evans. Some other helpful links: Fitness and Exercise: https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/healthy-eating-physical-activity/being-active/fitness-and-exercise-learning-centre Healthy Living Publications: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/health/publications/healthy-living.html#ph
LGBT Youthline provides confidential, confidential and informed LGBTT QQ2SI Peer Support 1-800-268-9688 Qmunity is BC’s queer resource centre PFLAG provides support to family members and friends t work to create an environment where gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender children can live with dignity and respect Prism Services is Vancouver Coastal Health’s clinical, education, information and […]
The best source of up-to-date information on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in British Columbia is the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC). This document provides answers to additional questions from patients with chronic conditions. If you think you might have COVID-19, please contact our office for instructions before coming to the clinic. You may also contact […]