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We are committed to bringing you health and nutrition tips.National Indigenous Peoples Day
National Indigenous Peoples Day honours the heritage, resilience, and contributions of Indigenous Peoples across Turtle Island. Today, and every day, Georgian Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic acknowledges that we are located on the traditional territory of the...
Happy Pride Month!
“This month I think of as a celebration, as time for us to just be happy and to live. But I always think about the work afterwards and how long it’s going to take, and I think that’s not only up to the LGBTQAI youth and LGBTQAI+ individuals, but it’s up to our allies,...
Mental Health Awareness Week
This year's theme is Healing through Compassion Compassion is defined as "the emotional response when perceiving suffering and involves an authentic desire to help alleviate that suffering" (Seppala, 2013). It's recognizing when a friend is having a bad day and...
Self-Soothing Kit
A way to create a sense of calm when things feel overwhelming Have you ever heard of a self-soothing kit? Or, how about this: have you ever dealt with strong feelings of sadness, fear, or anxiety and wondered what to do about it? When we experience intense emotion(s)...
Spring into wellness
Some healthy habits for Spring (and any time of year) The month of March brings with it the start of Spring – a time of growth, warmer weather, and fresh starts. While you might start tending to your garden and cleaning out your home, it is also a good time to check...
Pap-A-Palooza – Cervical Cancer Awareness Month: January 2024
#papapalooza #cervicalcancerawareness #cancerscreening DID YOU KNOW that the dramatic decline since the 1980s in the rate at which Ontario women develop and die from cervical cancer is almost entirely due to screening (Pap Tests). In Simcoe Muskoka 40% of eligible...
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Breast Cancer Awareness
1 in 8 Canadian women will develop breast cancer during their lifetime. It is the second most common cancer in Canada. Risk factors include: Aging Family history BRCA gene mutation Reproductive status (eg. Late menopause) Hormone exposure (eg. Estrogen) Alcohol...
NEW LOCATION!!!
We are excited to share with you that the Georgian Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic has relocated to 5 Quarry Ridge Rd., Suite 306, Barrie. Our phone number and fax will remain the same and our dedicated team of health care professionals will continue to deliver the same...
Healthy Me with GNPLC, first session recap
Thank you to those that attended our first ever Healthy Me with GNPLC event. In September we offered a workshop on Mental Health tips and Eating Well as we Age, with the added bonus for people to connect virtually via WebEx. We will be having more of these workshops...