Skin Cancer – When To Worry About Moles
Moles are groups of pigmented cells in the skin that can range in colour, shape and size and can be found on any part of your body.
Screening Tests That Have Been Shown to Reduce Cancer Deaths
Colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, and high-sensitivity fecal occult blood tests (FOBTs) These tests have all been shown to reduce deaths from colorectal cancer. Colonoscopy and sigmoidoscopy also help prevent colorectal cancer because they can detect abnormal colon growths (polyps) that can be removed before they develop into cancer. Expert groups generally recommend that people who are at average […]
Energy Drinks Controversy
Last year The Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) and other medical bodies sounded the alarm with respect to caffeinated energy drinks being marketed to children. The CMAJ went so far as to refer to energy drinks as drugs, stating that “Caffeine-loaded energy drinks have now crossed the line from beverages to drugs delivered as tasty syrups,” Refreshments Canada, […]
Trouble Reading Small Print
When you are young, the lens of the eye is soft and flexible, allowing the tiny muscles inside the eye to easily reshape the lens to focus on close and distant objects. After the age of 40, this lens becomes more rigid. Because the lens can’t change shape as easily as it once did, it […]
Reputable Resources for COVID-19 Information
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ExecHealth Appoints Head Of Internal Medicine
ExecHealth is pleased to announce that Dr. Anthony Weinberg has been appointed to the position of Senior Consulting Physician and Head of Internal Medicine. “Dr. Weinberg is one of the most accomplished and respected physicians in Ottawa. We are thrilled to add his experience and exceptional clinical skills to our team.” says ExecHealth President Sanjay […]
ExecHealth Welcomes Emily Segal PhD,CPsych
Please note that as of May 1, 2021 Dr. Segal has relocated her practice to Gilmour Associates. Learn about our services offered in WELL Health Medical & Longevity Centres in Ottawa.
ExecHealth Supports Fight For The Cure
ExecHealth is pleased to support Fight For The Cure in support of The Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation by providing pre-fight boxing medicals. Final Round Boxing Club and The Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation founded the FFTC Gala in 2008 to help raise money to increase survivorship in our region. It’s an exciting evening that pairs Olympic […]
Kudos To ExecHealth’s Louise Killens
Once again this year ExecHealth physiotherapist Louise Killens will be travelling to Guatemala as part of a volunteer medical team providing care to those who would otherwise go without. Louise is also selling free-trade Guatemalan coffee with proceeds going to the Guatemala 2014 project. 500g bags are being sold for $15 and can be ordered […]
ExecHealth Chosen By the Office of the Auditor General of Canada
ExecHealth is pleased to announce that it has been chosen by the Office of The Auditor General of Canada to provide corporate medical services to employees on matters specifically related to accommodation needs, fitness for work, return-to-work, medical retirements, on-duty injuries and mental health crises. The Office of the Auditor General of Canada audits federal […]