Resources
COMMUNITY SERVICES
Peterborough Family Health Team
http://www.peterboroughfht.com
Peterborough Family Health Team is one of the first Family Health Teams in Ontario. Provide a team-based approach to patient care and support the family doctors working within the Family Health Organizations (FHO).
Call Program Office or register online for a variety of programs to support your health and wellness
Peterborough Public Health
http://www.peterboroughpublichealth.ca
Peterborough Public Health serves residents throughout the City and County of Peterborough and offers a wide range of programs and services ranging from healthy eating workshops, poverty reduction initiatives, and oral health clinics to controlling infectious disease outbreaks, water safety and sexual health clinic services.
WEBSITES / APPS / BOOKS
Disclaimer: The information contained in this website is for general information purposes only. The listed resources are intended to support patients and families in making informed decisions about their health and well-being, not to replace the relationship that exists between a patient/website user and their health professional. Inclusion of any resource in this website does not constitute an official endorsement of a product or service by Dr. Lokanathan.
GENERAL MEDICAL
What Matters to You:
http://www.whatmatterstoyou.scot
Aims to encourage & support more meaningful conversations between health and social services providers and those who receive services
Mayo Clinic
http://www.mayoclinic.org/Canada
General medical information
Uptodate
http://www.uptodate.com
Free patient portal with current information.
Speak up
http://www.advancecareplanning.ca/resource/ontario/
Aims to raise awareness of Canadians about the importance of advance care planning and to equip them with the tools they need to effectively engage in the process.
Travel Health
http://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/travel-health.html
KIDS’ HEALTH
About Kids Health
http://www.aboutkidshealth.ca
From the Hospital for Sick Children
Mind Masters
http://www.cheo.on.ca/en/MindMasters
Helps children develop social and emotional skills through mindfulness
SEXUAL & REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
Sex and U:
http://www.sexandu.ca
Real life approach to questions around sex and sexuality
Menopause and U:
http://www.menopauseandu.ca
The facts on menopause from Canada’s experts
PAP testing & HPV:
http://www.paptestinfo.ca
http://www.hpvinfo.ca
http://cdc.gov/hpv
