Thursday April 3/2008

12:10: The Health Roundup with Jay McQueen.


12:13: A new online portal has been unveiled by the Canadian Medical Association to help doctors and patients communicate with one another. It’s an electronic patient health record platform, or PHR, at mydoctor.ca.
Guest: Dr. Jay Mercer, Medical Director, Practice Solutions Web Services, and the Product Manager for mydoctor.ca.

12:20: Our favourite local chiropractors are back in the house.
Guests: Dr. Kathryn Wheatley and Dr. Jim Lamontagne, Regent Health and Chiropractic Centre over on Locke Street. (in-studio)

12:35: Diabetes and foot care go hand in hand. Or, is that foot in foot?
Guest: Dr. Perry Mayer, Mayer Institute for Advanced Diabetic Foot care. 905-523-1444 ext 230

12:45: Rexall Pharmacy segment.
Guest: Hilton
Travel Health

Know before you go !

If you are travelling internationally you should be aware that conditions in other countries, both natural and man-made, may be significantly different from those in Canada and may seriously affect health and personal security during travel. Standards of hygiene may be different. Food and water may be contaminated. The climate or environmental conditions may favor disease organisms which do not occur in Canada. A little planning can reduce or completely save you health from problems and hazards. It is your responsibility and should be considered both before and during travel. If you are planning to travel outside Canada, you should consult a travel medicine clinic and find out what health precautions are needed for your destination. Travel medicine clinic can advise you of the required and recommended health precautions you need before going on your trip. Because each person is unique and has different health risks, it’s very important to receive this individual risk assessment. You should visit a travel clinic six to eight weeks before your trip, as some vaccinations may require several weeks to become active or require additional dosages. I believe an informed traveler will be a healthier traveler. Obtaining inquired information before you go will ensure a successful voyage and a safe return. Because we are from Canada we may not be familiar with malaria, yellow fever or any of the other interesting diseases out there. Become educated, travel clinics are there to help with jet-lag, altitude sickness to avian flu. Remember there may be an administrative fee, or ca cost to the vaccines, as OHIP does not cover travel consultations, but some vaccines may be covered by third party drug plans.

For up-to date information regarding travel-related disease and current recommendations and outbreaks refer to the following website;
http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/tmp-pmv/pub_e.html
Public Health agency of Canada
www.cdc.gov/travel
Centers for Disease Control

Comprehensive Range of vaccines against the following diseases:
• Hepatitis A
• Hepatitis B
• Typhoid Fever
• Meningococcal Disease
• Japanese Encephalitis
• Yellow fever
• Tetanus, Diphtheria and Polio
• Measles, Mumps and Rubella



Nadine Janacek
Blog Reporter Rexall #0202