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Qigong and mental health: How movement can impact mood
Posted on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 03:16 PM
Qigong is a type of mindfulness exercise developed thousands of years ago as a part of traditional Chinese medicine. It involves using exercises to optimize energy within the body, mind and spirit, with the goal of improving and maintaining health and well-being.
A few years ago, Valerie Alexander, a Recreation Therapist at Osler, was inspired to incorporate Qigong into her recreation therapy programming in Brampton Civic’s inpatient mental health program. She saw firsthand the incredible impact...
Dr. Allard’s five tips to a healthy heart
Posted on Thursday, February 02, 2023 12:42 PM
Dr. Marc Allard, MD, FRCPC, is William Osler Health System’s (Osler) physician lead for inpatient cardiac care. Dr. Allard completed his cardiology training at the University of Toronto and he has been a member of the Osler team since 2007.
The risk of developing heart disease can be significantly lowered by carefully managing risk factors and changing lifestyle choices. Follow these tips to a strong and healthy heart:
Choose a healthy dietEating a well-balanced diet that includes lots of fruits...
Osler recognized for excellence in cancer and palliative care as one of three ESMO centres in Canada
Posted on Thursday, January 19, 2023 11:00 AM
William Osler Health System (Osler) is pleased to announce that it was re-accredited as a European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO) Designated Centre of Integrated Oncology and Palliative Care for the 2023-2025 time period. Osler was initially accredited by ESMO in 2019 and is the only Canadian community hospital and one of only three centres in Canada with this designation, along with Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and The Ottawa Hospital Cancer Program.
Introduced in 2003, the ESMO Designated...
Dr. Saha’s five tips to keep your mind sharp
Posted on Thursday, January 05, 2023 11:17 AM
Dr. Sudip Saha, MD, MRCPEd, FRCPC, CCST (UK), is William Osler Health System’s Medical Director of Seniors Health and Division Head of Geriatric Medicine. He is a trained Geriatrician/Gerontologist from the University of Aberdeen in the United Kingdom. Dr. Saha’s sub-specialty interests and expertise include dementia, Parkinson’s disease, and continence in the elderly.
As we age, changes to the brain are normal. Here are five helpful tips to keep your mind sharp and lower your risk of developing...
Taking care of your child’s fever at home
Posted on Friday, December 16, 2022 11:42 AM
As a parent, you never want your kids to get sick, but when they do, it’s important to know the best ways to help them.
With respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), flu and COVID-19 circulating this winter, we’re sharing some tips to help manage your child’s fever and illness at home. Remember to always talk to a health care provider to discuss what options are appropriate and safe for your child’s specific needs.
What is a fever?A fever is a rise in body temperature above normal range and is usually...
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