Orleans Family Health Clinic

08/13/2026

https://orleansmedical.ca/blog/2026/08/12/can-ai-really-be-a-safe-therapist/

Can AI really be a safe therapist?

AI chatbots are increasingly being used to talk about stress, anxiety and mental health. But should we treat an AI chatbot like a therapist?

Researchers at the University of Ottawa and CAMH are exploring a different approach: developing AI tools with clinical safeguards, evidence-based information and mechanisms designed to reduce inaccurate or inappropriate responses.

One project, UbiMyTherapist, is exploring how information such as sleep and heart-rate data could help identify changes in stress, while using a defined clinical knowledge base to help keep AI responses grounded.

But there is an important limitation: AI is not a replacement for a healthcare professional.

Privacy, bias, reliability and patient safety all need to be carefully considered before AI is used widely in mental-health care.

At Orleans Family Health Clinic, we believe technology should support healthcare — while keeping the patient and the human healthcare relationship at the centre.

📖 Read our latest blog: Can AI Really Be a Safe Therapist?

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08/12/2026

08/12/2026

08/11/2026

https://orleansmedical.ca/blog/2026/08/10/gestational-diabetes-sleep-snoring-diabetes-risk/

Had gestational diabetes during pregnancy? Your future diabetes risk may depend on more than food and exercise.

New research suggests that sleep quality matters too.

Women with a history of gestational diabetes who slept fewer than six hours per night and regularly snored had a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

Healthy sleep habits are part of healthy living:
✅ Aim for 7–8 hours of sleep
✅ Pay attention to frequent snoring
✅ Discuss sleep concerns with your healthcare provider
✅ Keep up with regular diabetes screening

At Orleans Family Health Clinic, we believe prevention starts before disease develops.

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08/08/2026

https://orleansmedical.ca/blog/2026/08/07/dietary-supplement-use-rising-medication-safety/

💊 More people are taking supplements than ever before — but are they always necessary?

A new 25-year study found that supplement use among adults increased from 51% to 60%, with the biggest growth among adults over age 65.

Popular supplements on the rise include:
✅ Vitamin D
✅ Zinc
✅ Turmeric/curcumin
✅ Omega-3
✅ Probiotics
✅ Collagen
✅ Ashwagandha

But "natural" does not always mean risk-free.

Some supplements can interact with prescription medications or affect medical conditions.

That's why it is important to tell your healthcare team about everything you take — including vitamins and herbal products.

At OFHC, we believe in complete, connected care. Your health decisions should include the full picture.

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08/06/2026

https://orleansmedical.ca/blog/2026/08/05/fpies-delayed-food-allergy-canadian-study/

Does your child experience severe vomiting or diarrhea a few hours after eating certain foods, but allergy skin tests come back negative? It might not be a stomach bug — it could be a lesser-known condition called FPIES.

Researchers from the McGill University Health Centre just published the first Canadian study on Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome (FPIES). Because this rare allergy is delayed and doesn't cause classic symptoms like hives or swelling, it is frequently misdiagnosed as gastroenteritis.

Key findings from the Canadian study:
- Delayed Reactions: Symptoms typically hit 1 to 4 hours after eating.
- The Main Triggers: In Canada, eggs were the top trigger (1 in 3 cases), followed by seafood (1 in 5), milk, fish, and peanuts.
- Hidden Risks: Misdiagnosis often leads to parents unnecessarily restricting too many foods, risking nutritional deficiencies during critical growth windows.

The good news? Most children naturally outgrow FPIES over time.

If you suspect your child is reacting to specific foods hours after eating them, keeping a detailed food symptom log is an excellent first step. Read our full clinical breakdown on the OFHC blog to learn more about identifying symptoms and safely navigating infant nutrition.

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08/03/2026

🌟 Happy Civic Holiday! 🌟

Wishing all our customers, staff, and community a relaxing and enjoyable Civic Holiday long weekend! Whether you're spending time with family, exploring the outdoors, or simply taking a well-deserved break, we hope you make the most of the day.

As always, if you drink, please don't drive.

Stay safe, have fun, and enjoy the holiday!