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Periodic Health Visits: An Alternative Approach to the “Annual Physical” For years, Canadians have been accustomed to a yearly “check-up” with their family physician in order to maintain a good bill of health. It was thought that this yearly visit and “once over”...

The Ontario Medical Association has identified criteria that qualify for exemption from the COVID-19 vaccination. Based on these guidelines, Centro healthcare will be able to provide COVID-19 vaccination exemption letters for the following conditions listed below. 1....

Dear Patients,  With Ontario facing the most devastating wave of COVID-19 yet, and more contagious variant strains circulating, it is so important that you protect yourself and that includes through vaccination. We are encouraging you to get vaccinated as soon as you...

Dear patients We know you are hoping to get your COVID-19 vaccine as soon as possible and are seeking the latest information. Here is what we know now. AstraZeneca Vaccine We have not received the AstraZeneca COVID vaccine in our clinic. The AstraZeneca vaccine is...

With the recent approval of the Pfizer and Moderna COVID vaccines by Health Canada, Canadians have something to look forward to in 2021. After discussing how the vaccine will be distributed in Ontario, this article will explore and answer the most commonly asked...

Influenza and pneumonia are among the top 10 leading causes of death in Canada. While most people can recover from the flu in 1-2 weeks, some cases can cause severe illness. Public Health estimates that each year, there are 12,200 Canadians hospitalized with flu, and...

As family doctors, we see and treat a wide array of conditions for our patients. Mental health makes up a significant portion of the conditions that we see and treat regularly. We understand the pivotal role that counselling can play in building the skills that we...

COVID-19 Factsheet What is the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)? Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that originate in animals but are known to cause respiratory illness in humans, particularly during the fall and winter months. What are the symptoms of COVID-19?...

Continuity of care means having comprehensive medical care provided to you in a coordinated manner by your family physician. Over a long period of time, we develop a physician - patient relationship with you, and this combined with in-depth knowledge of your health...