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Happy Victoria Day Weekend!
We hope you have a safe, happy, healthy Victoria Day weekend.
PEFHT offices are closed for the holiday and will reopen on Tuesday, May 21st. Individual physician office hours may vary.
If you do need medical care, know where to go:
https://quintehealth.ca/care-service/emergency-department/know-where-to-go/
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May 17, 2024
Better Breathers Peer Support Group Available
Better Breathers is a peer support group at the Belleville & Quinte West Community Health Centre. This group is for those with COPD and their caregivers to socialize, ask questions, and share their stories.
They also come prepared with an educational topic.
It is free to attend.
We have 3 groups available:
Belleville: 2nd Tuesday of every month from 1:00 to 2:00 pm
Quinte West: 1st Wednesday of every month from 1:00 to 2:00 pm.
Virtually: Last Wednesday of every month 11am -12pm
Belleville and Quinte West Community Health Centre | Health care and support services for
May 13, 2024
Guest Speakers at The Wellings breakfast
Guest speakers, Nurse Practitioner Brad Gunn and Registered Dietician Sarah Sandham with the Prince Edward Family Health Team discussed how to keep our bodies healthy, improve our mental sharpness, boost our energy levels, and increase our resistance to illness as we age.
Thank you to Scotiabank for sponsoring the breakfast and to the Wellings for donating the venue.
May 13, 2024
*UPDATE* Community Clinic this week
Due to the Victoria Day long weekend, PEFHT Community Clinics are booking appts. for May 14 & 21 in Picton and May 16 & 23 in Wellington.
Phone lines are open for appointments at 613-827-8775 for residents in #PrinceEdwardCounty without a primary care provider.
We care deeply for our community and try our best to accommodate everyone.
Please be kind and patient with our front-line staff. They are trying their best.
https://www.pefht.ca/community-clinic.php
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May 13, 2024
Recipe of the Season
Sarah, PEFHT's Registered Dietitian, has selected the Mediterranean Cobb Salad as the recipe for the season.
It can be your own creation by adding the fresh ingredients you and your family enjoy most.
Follow our Clinical Nutrition link for this recipe and more!
https://www.pefht.ca/nutrition-c88.php
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May 2, 2024
Happy Doctors' Day!
Happy Doctors' Day to all Ontarios Doctors and our outstanding team!
Our team is recognized for supporting our community, Prince Edward County, through the good and challenging times.
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Give your thanks at https://www.oma.org/advocacy/campaigns/say-thanks-to-ontarios-doctors/
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May 1, 2024
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