If you’re in primary care or work in the ER, I don’t need to tell you that this year has been a bad year so far for influenza.  Unfortunately, it’s predicted that the worst is yet to come at the tail end of the season. 

On weeknights and weekends in the Greater Toronto Area, when Family Practices are closed, National Home Doctor Service doctors are on the road, treating patients at home for a myriad of acute, episodic illnesses. Illnesses that, while not life-threatening, require medical attention.

Home visiting doctors treat all kinds of patients, with all kinds of injuries and illnesses.  It may be after work, or late at night, or on the weekend. Any time, in fact, that Family Practice is unavailable, and you need to see a doctor

As if colds & flu weren’t bad enough, the cold, dry winter weather can also wreak havoc on your skin. Everyone needs to protect their skin from drying out in the cold but for those who suffer from Eczema the onset of winter can be particularly stressful.