Windsor Collaborative Practice

08/19/2024

We hope you are all enjoying your summer so far!

As we prepare to send our kids back to school, we thought we'd share a great resource from the Nova Scotia Department of Heath and Wellness.

This guide book "Healthy Start to School" includes many tips and suggestions on all things related to health and safety for starting or returning to school, including: immunization schedules, healthy eating ideas, school bus safety, dealing with bullying and more. It also has many useful phone numbers and links to more information.

If you've been meaning to make an appointment for your child for school aged immunizations or any health related check up, we suggest you make the appointment soon.

07/04/2024

It is with great sadness but pride, that we announce our family practice nurse, Dawn Klein, will be embarking on a new chapter as she has accepted the head nurse position at King’s Edgehill School!

Since joining WCP in 2018, Dawn has been a valuable part of our team. She has developed relationships with our patients as well as every one of her co-workers. Her support, kindness, guidance, and knowledge has been so valuable to our practice.

Dawn’s last day will be August 2nd and we would like to welcome you to pass on your well wishes to her. You can do so by commenting here and I can print them to pass on to her. Another option would be to drop in a card or note and we can ensure that she receives that as well if you would rather your wishes be private.

The WCP team will miss Dawn immensely, but we are so happy for her and wish her all the success as she starts her new journey. King’s Edgehill School will be fortunate to have her!

We are currently in the process of filling Dawn’s position and the successful candidate will be working with her in the weeks to come.

06/12/2024

After-hours Clinic Reminder

Just a reminder to our patients about the Thursday evening after-hours duty clinic tomorrow night from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. Windsor Collaborative Practice patients who are experiencing any NEW OR WORSENING symptoms listed below can contact us and if we have nothing available we can send a booking request to the clinic on your behalf.

Symptoms include:

· Coughs, colds, and flu-like symptoms (fever/sore throat)

· Earaches

· Eye irritation and infections

· Questionable Urinary Tract Infections

· Mild Asthma or COPD exacerbations

· Bites and stings

· Rashes, hives

· Scrapes, bruises, and other minor wounds

· Rapid Strep Tests

· Urgent Birth Control

· STI Testing

· Other minor conditions or minor injuries



The Duty Clinic will be ongoing now most Thursday evenings.

Please note that appointments are limited of course and all patients must contact WCP first either by phone or Pomelo to ensure we have no availability.

12/18/2023

As the Holidays are around the corner we wanted to thank everyone for the cards, treats, and well wishes!

Most of our providers are now booking into the new year. You can watch our portal for cancellations if you need to be seen or reach out to one of the walk in clinics or 811 for medical advise.

Dr. Kelly Weir will be covering for Dr. Amanda MacDonald Green on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday of this coming week but everyone should still get there Pomelo reminders. If not please still attend as she is not a regular provider in our clinic sometimes these messages get interrupted.

Dr. Craig Mullen will be finishing his locum coverage for Dr. Alyssa Roy on December 22nd! We will miss him greatly but are so happy to have Dr. Roy back with us after the birth of a healthy baby girl:)

Our office will be closed from Saturday, December 23rd and we will be reopening on January 2nd. Our portal messages and appointment requests will be responded to on December 27, 28, 29th throughout the entire day. Phone lines will be answered on the 27, 28, 29 from 8:00 - 12:00 as usual.

We wish you all a peaceful, warm holiday season! Take care and happy holidays from all our team at Windsor Collaborative Practice.

12/11/2023

10/31/2023

Happy Halloween! Tracey and I will take any excuse to be silly and run with it! May your candy last you at least 'til Christmas 😀

🎃10 Halloween Safety Tips to Protect Your Kids 👻

Halloween is a highlight of the year for kids—but this delightfully spooky holiday also comes with an increased risk of injury. Protect your young trick-or-treaters by following these essential tips for a safe and fun Halloween:

Practice costume safety.

Make sure all costumes, wigs, and accessories are fire-resistant, as your kids could encounter anything from jack-o-lantern candle flames to a neighbor’s bonfire while trick-or-treating. An ill-fitting or uncomfortable costume can also make or break your child’s Halloween. Try before you buy, and ensure that the costume doesn’t pose a tripping hazard.

Choose makeup wisely.

Many kids have sensitive skin. Choose nontoxic cosmetic products and test makeup on a small area first to see if any irritation occurs. At the end of the night, follow the product’s instructions to fully remove all makeup.

Rethink the mask.

Masks can obscure kids’ vision, making it difficult for them to see traffic or tripping hazards. Instead, plan a mask-free costume—the options are endless!

Prepare for the scare.

Especially for young children, Halloween sights and sounds can be intense. It may help to have a discussion in advance about the difference between reality and “make believe.” Reassure kids that it’s OK to feel nervous. If they aren’t ready for the haunted house this year, maybe they can try next year.

Give kids a refresher on traffic safety.

In the excitement of the holiday, even older kids may forget the traffic-safety rules they follow every day. Sadly, the consequences can be deadly—children have a greater chance of being fatally injured by a car on Halloween than on any other day. So, it’s extra important to remind kids how to cross the street safely.

Increase your child’s visibility.

Halloween costumes often feature dark colors, making kids harder to see at night. Choose a lighter-colored costume if possible, and pass out glow sticks or use reflective tape to ensure kids are visible to motorists.

Encourage kids to stay together.

Even if you will be accompanying your children, remind them to stick with your group at all times. For older kids who will be trick-or-treating without your supervision, the buddy system is essential. Make sure their phones are charged in case they become separated from their friends.

Have kids stick to familiar, well-lit areas.

If you won’t be accompanying your older kids on Halloween night, discuss their route in advance and remind them to stay in your neighborhood. Reiterate that they should never enter a stranger’s house or accept a ride from someone they don’t know.

Check all treats.

While stories of Halloween candy tampering are mostly urban legends, it never hurts to be safe. Inspect your child’s candy before they indulge and make sure to remove any treats that aren’t age-appropriate—such as gum or jawbreakers your toddler could choke on.

Be mindful of allergies.

Emergency room visits due to peanut and tree nut allergies surge on Halloween. If your child has an allergy that keeps them from eating many kinds of candy, consider stocking up on allergy-friendly treats and have your child swap out their haul at the end of the night.

07/20/2023

The Youth Project is happy to partner with Celeste Trianon to bring a trans run and organized Two-Spirit, Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming ID Clinic to Kjipuktuk (so-called “Halifax”).

07/07/2023

Here are some recent notices we have shared through Pomelo for those of you who do not have access:)

Have a great day!

04/28/2023

Happy sunny Friday! Please remember to monitor your Pomelo Portal for important messages from our clinic and to ensure your scheduled appointment has not been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances.

Reminder that if you are able to use the internet and have a valid email you are welcome to register for our online portal. We do need your email address in order to send you the registration link though!

You can forward your address to us via email at: [email protected]

Stay safe and make healthy choices🌸

03/27/2023

https://www.nshealth.ca/sites/nshealth.ca/files/hhwtspringsummerflyer2023online.pdf

03/23/2023

We would like to congratulate Dr. Alyssa Roy who will be starting Maternity leave towards the end of May and will be returning January 2024.

We are very pleased to announce that in her absence Dr. Craig Mullen will be returning to our clinic to take care of her practice.

Appointments can be made in the usual fashion as her patients will be linked to Dr. Mullen through the Portal.

03/20/2023

**UPDATE**

Issues resolved:)

Please note we are experiencing technical difficulty with our phone lines. Feel free to reach out over the Pomelo Portal in the meantime but we are working to rectify the situation as quickly as possible.