(Reuters) – The United States recorded 75 new measles cases last week, taking confirmed cases for the year so far...
March 27, 2019March 27, 2019
Screen for Colon Cancer !
Colorectal Cancer Canada(CCC) states Colorectal Cancer (CRC) deaths are continuing to decline in Canada. This is likely due to improvements...
March 13, 2019March 13, 2019
Exposure in Peel to a confirmed case of measles
Peel Public Health is issuing an alert that there has been an exposure to a confirmed case of measles within...
February 07, 2019February 7, 2019
Exposure in Peel to a Confirmed Case of Measles
Peel Public Health is issuing an alert that there has been an exposure to a confirmed case of measles within...
January 29, 2019January 29, 2019
CDC: Top HPV-Associated Cancer Is Now Oropharyngeal
Oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is now the most common HPV-associated cancer in the United States, according to a new...
January 29, 2019January 29, 2019
Prostate Cancer Screening: No Effect on Overall Mortality
Routine prostate-specific antigen (PSA)-based screening for prostate cancer remains controversial, as the debate continues over the bank between potential benefits...
December 20, 2018December 20, 2018
Protect yourself against the flu.
Getting the flu shot is your best defence: It is free in Ontario, safe and recommended for everyone aged 6 months and older....
December 20, 2018December 20, 2018
Health products manufactured by Professional Botanicals Inc. may pose serious health risks
Health Canada is warning that all products manufactured by Professional Botanicals Inc. may pose serious health risks. The company is...
November 26, 2018November 26, 2018
Health Canada concludes that there are no new safety concerns with sunscreen products
Through its safety review, Health Canada has concluded that there are no new safety concerns with any sunscreen products. However,...
November 26, 2018November 26, 2018
Health Canada reminds Canadians of the risks of decorative contact lenses
Health Canada is reminding consumers that decorative contact lenses pose health risks. It’s important to use these lenses safely. Decorative...
November 26, 2018November 26, 2018
Several children’s strawberry-flavoured acetaminophen syrups recalled.
Several children’s strawberry-flavoured acetaminophen syrups recalled because of defective child-resistant safety caps on the bottles. November 2018 The recall has been...
November 17, 2018November 17, 2018
New Physician
We are pleased to announce addition of a female physician to our team. She practices on Thursdays and will see...
November 06, 2018November 6, 2018
HPV Vaccine
FDA approves the use of GARDASIL Vaccine up to 45 years old. Human Papillomavirus Vaccine helps protect girls and women...
October 30, 2018October 30, 2018
Internal Medicine
We are pleased to add internal medicine specialty to Howden Medical Clinic once a week. Our physician sees seniors(geriatrics), diabetes,...
October 12, 2018October 12, 2018
Flu Vaccine
Flu season is here. Protect yourself and your loves ones by vaccinating yourself with flu vaccine at Howden Medical Clinic....
September 30, 2018September 30, 2018
Flu Vaccines
Flu Vaccines are under way in October in our clinic. Everyone 6 months of age and older should get a...
August 21, 2018August 21, 2018
New Physician addition to our team!
Howden Medical Clinic welcomes Dr. Karman Chaudhry to our team. He will see walk-in patients on Tuesdays starting from September...
August 01, 2018August 1, 2018
Urology Service
We had the pleasure of having Dr. Morris, Urologist, starting his work at our Clinic today. He is a very...
July 31, 2018July 31, 2018
Health Canada updates Canadians on shortage situation involving EpiPen (0.3 mg) auto-injectors
Following Health Canada’s most recent communication regarding a shortage of EpiPen (0.3 mg) and EpiPen Jr (0.15 mg) auto-injectors, Pfizer...
July 30, 2018July 30, 2018
July 28, 2018 is World Hepatitis Day.
In Canada, 44% of people living with chronic HCV are unaware they have the disease, despite availability of screening and...