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The THFHT Respiratory Health Program includes the following sections.
1. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Management. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a term used to describe a group of conditions that limit airflow into the lungs such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis. Most COPD (but not all) is caused by smoking. Treatment and management of COPD can really improve quality of life, control symptoms, and slow disease.
2. Quitting Smoking & Vaping. Quitting smoking and vaping is a huge step toward improving your health. In fact it's great for your lungs, heart, blood vessels and it reduces your risk of dementias, many cancers and so much more. See the section below for free supports and programs to help you quit.
3. Seasonal Respiratory Illness Clinics. Our goal during Canadian winter is to keep you out of hospitals and emergency rooms and give you access to assessment and treatment when you need it. We provide nurse-led respiratory illness clinics each year from October 1 to March 30. Clinics are for THFHT patients only.
4. Seasonal Vaccination Information. Seasonal vaccines are a great way to avoid or decrease the symptoms of respiratory infections that are common during the fall and winter months in Canada. Getting your seasonal vaccines is a great way to stay healthy and doing the things that you enjoy.
5. Asthma Management for Children and Adults. Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways that causes symptoms like shortness of breath, chest tightness, coughing and wheezing. Asthma causes inflammation and narrowing of the bronchial tubes, which leads to limited airflow and difficulty breathing. When people with asthma encounter triggers the lining of the airways can swell and fill up with mucus. This makes breathing very difficult and leads to asthma symptoms or asthma exacerbation, also known as an asthma attack. Asthma cannot be cured but with proper monitoring and treatment it can be controlled.
THFHT also has patient resource pages with information on healthy living on this website . These pages can be viewed by anyone, not just THFHT patients.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a term used to describe a group of conditions that limit airflow into the lungs such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis. Most COPD (but not all) is caused by smoking. Treatment and management of COPD can really improve quality of life, control symptoms, and slow disease.
A COPD Action Plan is a written plan between you and your health care team. It will help you and your team to quickly recognize and act to treat flare-ups. This will keep your lungs and you as healthy as possible. Create your COPD Action Plan today and use this to communicate with health care providers at your clinic, respiratory illness clinics, walk-in clinics or hospitals. THFHT patients can also speak to any program staff or registered nurse to get help with making their COPD Action plan.
The Smoking Treatment for Ontario Patients (STOP) Program is a province-wide program for smoking cessation treatment (up to 26 weeks of NRT) and counselling support to people who want to reduce/quit their tobacco use. The program and supports are free. The STOP Program is offered by CAMH and is funded by the Ontario Ministry of Health. Join today from the comfort of your home and receive free nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) patches and gum/lozenges mailed to your address. Read our section below for more information and other options for quitting.
Living well with COPD is a free education series facilitated by the Northumberland Family Health Team. Registered for sessions either in-person at Ed's House in Cobourg or stream the sessions from the comfort of your home. Sessions include information on exercise and lung rehabilitation, developing an action plan for managing respiratory infections, nutrition, sleep and more. There are currently no active sessions available to book.
Quitting smoking and vaping is a huge step toward improving your health. But at THFHT we know that quitting can be hard. And that's why we want to connect you with free supports and programs to help you out. Check out the links below.
Cancer Care Ontario offers proven, free and personalized tools to help you quit smoking successfully. Call Talk Tobacco, an Indigenous quit smoking and vaping support program ( 1-833 998-TALK (8255) or Smokers' Helpline (1-877-513-5333 ) or visit their website to learn more about online and in-person programs, online chat, or text support. Check out the First Week Challenge Contest where you can win $500.
The Smoking Treatment for Ontario Patients (STOP) Program is a province-wide program for smoking cessation treatment (up to 26 weeks of NRT) and counselling support to people who want to reduce/quit their tobacco use. The program and supports are free. The STOP Program is offered by CAMH and is funded by the Ontario Ministry of Health. Join today from the comfort of your home and receive free nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) patches and gum/lozenges mailed to your address.
Want help to quit vaping? This site offers personal stories from people who have successfully quit or reduced their vaping. There are also self-help tools and videos with quitting strategies. Check out these practical tips and learn why and how to becoming vape-free.
Seasonal vaccines are a great way to avoid or decrease the symptoms of respiratory infections that are common during the fall and winter months in Canada. Getting your seasonal vaccines is a great way to stay healthy and doing the things that you enjoy.
COVID vaccinations are for all people living in Ontario over age 6 months. You do not need an Ontario Health Card to get a COVID vaccine. Vaccines are free.
All Trent Hills residents should contact their local pharmacy to get their free COVID vaccine booster or attend a public health unit in their area.
Public health recommendations for the 2024/2025 season are to get a COVID vaccine and a Flu Vaccine at the same time if you are eligible and due for both vaccines.
The Trent Hills Family Health Team does NOT have COVID vaccines. To learn more about COVID vaccines, COVID treatments and the Ontario government COVID program, click here.
Flu vaccinations are for all people living in Ontario over age 6 months. Vaccines are free.
Children 6 months to 2 years should book their flu shot with a THFHT nurse (THFHT patient) or local public health unit (no provider). All other Trent Hills residents should contact their local pharmacy to get their free flu vaccine.
Public health recommendations for the 2024/2025 season are to get a COVID vaccine and a Flu Vaccine at the same time if you are eligible and due for both vaccines.
THFHT patients who are not eligible for a COVID vaccine and are not able to get a flu vaccine from their pharmacy, can book with the nurse at their THFHT clinic. To learn more about Influenza and Influenza vaccines and the Ontario government Influenza program, click here.
RSV vaccines are now publicly funded for:
RSV vaccines are not publicly funded for everyone else but people over 60 years can purchase the vaccine or access via private insurance if they have it.
RSV vaccines can be given at the same time as other seasonal vaccines such as COVID or flu vaccines or separated by 2 weeks.
RSV vaccines can NOT be given by a pharmacist. THFHT patients can book with the nursing stations to get their shot. To learn more about RSV click here.
The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR) provides routine immunization clinics for people of all ages without a local Health Care Provider. Clinics are available by appointment only. You can book online or call HKPR at 1-866-888-4577 x 1507. Clinics are scheduled in Campbellford, Port Hope, Lindsay, and Haliburton and are free. HKPR clinics are for routine immunizations only and do not include travel vaccinations. To learn more about routine immunization guidelines for children and adults or to view the calendar of clinics, please visit the HKPR District Health Unit at hkpr.on.ca
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways that causes symptoms like shortness of breath, chest tightness, coughing and wheezing. Asthma causes inflammation and narrowing of the bronchial tubes, which leads to limited airflow and difficulty breathing. When people with asthma encounter triggers the lining of the airways can swell and fill up with mucus. This makes breathing very difficult and leads to asthma symptoms or asthma exacerbation, also known as an asthma attack. Asthma cannot be cured but with proper monitoring and treatment it can be controlled.
THFHT formally recognizes the traditional keepers of this land and, specifically our neighbours of the Alderville First Nation, with a formal territorial acknowledgement. We reside on the Gunshot Treaty Lands of 1788. On these lands and on the shores of the big lake, the Mississauga Anishinabeg
(A-NISH-IN-NAW-BEK) met with the Crown to facilitate the opening of these lands for settlement. Let us be reminded of the responsibility we all have in making sure that we respect these lands and waters that give us life and sustain our livelihoods.
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