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What's Happening
Community Health & Wellness
North York General Hospital promotes the health and wellness of our
community by offering a variety of informative sessions and seminars.
This six-week workshop is for adults with chronic health problems such
as heart disease, arthritis, diabetes, asthma, bronchitis, emphysema
and other conditions.
See the brochure
describing this workshop.
Participants must be prescreened prior to taking the program. If you
are interested or know someone who is, please call (416) 756-6624
for more information and to register.
This is a seven-week education, nutrition and exercise wellness program
for older adults with age-related osteoporosis, a brittle bone disease
that is the leading cause of hip fractures. This program provides older
adults diagnosed with osteoporosis with strategies to slow down their
bone loss, prevent falls, and maintain a healthy and active lifestyle
for as long as possible. The program is offered twice a year, in the
spring and in the fall.
Information on the spring program will be posted when available. For
more information and to register, call Debbie Rutherford at (416)
756-6050 ext. 8030.
The POWER Program of Toronto, in partnership with the Osteoporosis Society
has developed a 38-minute video that features exercises to maintain
bone strength, improve posture and balance, strengthen muscles and increase
flexibility. In addition to the exercise program, the BoneSmart video
includes a section on how to prevent falls, a major cause of fractures
for people with osteoporosis. It is available for $34.49 plus shipping.
Please call (416) 756-6050 ext. 8030 for more information.
This is an eight-week education and exercise program designed for people
with Parkinson's and their caregivers provided by an interdisciplinary
team. Individual medication review and physical assessment will also
be provided to each client.
Where: Seniors' Health Centre, 2 Buchan Court, North Entrance (1 traffic
light east of Leslie, north of Sheppard Ave.)
How: register by calling 416-756-6050 x 8031
Topics:
• Parkinson’s disease and medical treatment
• Managing daily activities
• Improving speech and nutrition
• Fall prevention
• Coping strategies and community resources
• Weekly exercise
Funding in part by the Parkinson Society Canada.
This new group started in fall 2009.
What you need to know:
• Participants must be post-treatment by start of group (finished
with chemo, surgery, radiation — oral hormone therapy okay)
• OHIP covered - missed appointments will be billed to the patient
• Must commit to 8 weeks
Please call Dr. Tziporah Cohen, Psychiatrist, Mental Health Program,
at (416) 756-6779 for more information and intake.
Preparing you and your child for surgery: Paediatric tours
are held on the following days and times: Tuesday: 6:00 p.m.
To book a tour for you and your child, please call and leave a message
at (416) 756-6000, press 1, press 1, and extension 4997. .
If you have a family member with a mental health issue, this support
group offers the opportunity to learn and talk confidentially with other
family members who have similar concerns. North York General Hospital
and F.A.M.E. (Family Association for Mental Health Everywhere) present
the following sessions.
North York General Hospital and FAME (Family Association for Mental
Health Everywhere) present: Family Education Group. Information on the
next group will be posted when available.
For information: Mary at (416) 207-5032 ext. 29, or to reach staff at
the Branson Site, phone (416) 633-9420, press 1, and press ext. 6386
to reach Rose-Marie Fraser or ext. 6377 to reach Michael Barberio.
This 8-week educational/ support group is offered by the Transitional
Aged Youth Substance Use Program (16-24 years of age), part of North
York General Hospital's Mental Health Program.
The support group takes place at the Branson Site, 555 Finch Ave. West,
Monday evenings, 6-7:30pm, beginning March 1, 2010. More
This eight-week, physician-led group meets for 2.5 hours on Friday
afternoons at the General Site, and consists of instruction in various
meditation practices and gentle Yoga. MBSR is indicated for individuals
with chronic pain, arthritis, fibromyalgia, high blood pressure, and
other chronic medical conditions. MBSR is also useful for caregivers
and other health professionals in coping with their stress levels. It
requires an active commitment to one's own health, and to doing an hour
of homework daily.
Orientation session dates are posted as they become available.
Interested parties should 1) ask their physicians to fax a
referral form to intake at (416) 756-6671, and 2) call (416) 483-3778
to register for the next orientation seminar. See www.mydoctor.ca/mbsr-drmargittai
for more information.
The North York General Hospital Addiction Program regularly offers family
and community education and information sessions at the Branson Site. Dates if upcoming sessions are included here as they become available. All are welcome
Topics will include:
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Definitions of substance use, misuse, abuse, and addiction |
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What is taught to the client who is attending the
program |
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How can I help someone who has a substance abuse problem
or addiction, and/or how can I support someone who is in recovery |
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What kinds of things are not helpful in addressing
a substance abuse problem or addiction, in myself or someone I know
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How can I access help |
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Questions and Answers |
Location: Branson Site of North York General Hospital, 555 Finch
Ave. West, in the group room just inside the East Entrance
To find out more or to register, please call Genevieve McMath at (416)
635-2554.
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