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We are a member of the Thames Valley Family Health Team (FHT). Through the resources of the FHT we are very fortunate to have the on-site services of several medical professionals: nurse practitioners, registered nurses, pharmacist, social worker, dietitian. You generally access their professional services through your physician's referral. There are presently several programs managed by the FHT members to assist our patients.
Please be aware of the following programs offered free on an ongoing basis by our Family Health Team:
1. DIABETES AND PRE-DIABETES: Two 2 hour educational sessions presented by a Registered Nurse and a Registered Dietitian emphasizing the management strategies of healthy eating, meal planning, physical activity, and glucose monitoring. A Registered Dietitian will also provide individualized meal plans for each participant. Please call 519-433-3180 for the next available dates and to register.
2. CHRONIC PAIN ASSESSMENT: A pain assessment is recommended for all chronic pain patients to improve management of their symptoms and ensure they are receiving the best treatments available. The results of this assessment are reviewed by your Family Doctor. Please call 519-433-3180 to book an individual appointment.
3. CHRONIC PAIN SELF MANAGEMENT GROUP: A 6 week group (2.5 hours per session) where we discuss managing pain effectively through the use of various coping skills for better pain management and improved quality of life. Program based on the book "Living A LIfe With Chronic Conditions". Please call 519-433-3180 for next group available and to register.
4. SMOKING CESSATION: Individual counselling with RN and/or Pharmacist to discuss quitting or cutting back options, behavioural changes needed and how to handle cravings. An initial appointment to assist with setting a quit date, then ongoing counselling is available. Please call 519-433-3180 to book an individual appointment.
5. CRAVING CHANGE GROUP: Focuses on eating behaviours and habits, the underlying reasons for these behaviours and how to address and make lasting change. Program consists of three 2 hour sessions presented by a Social Worker and Registered Dietitian. Please call 519-433-3180 for next available dates and to register.
6. GROCERY STORE WALKING TOUR: A 2 hour session with a Registered Dietitian. Education regarding label reading followed by a grocery store tour. Please call 519-433-3180 for next available dates and to register.
7. STRESS MANAGEMENT/ANXIETY/DEPRESSION: A variety of groups offered by the Social Worker and FHT staff, typically 4-6 weeks in length, 2 hour sessions addressing various topics to provide education and assist in developing healthy coping strategies. Please call 519-433-3180 to express interest in a particular group or for next available dates and to register.
News & alerts
2011/11/11
We have moved! In November 2011 the Old South FHO and associated Thames Valley FHT medical professionals moved to a new medical facility at 460 Springbank Drive in London. We are located on the 3rd floor of the building, which will facilitate a collaborative model of patient care. The After Hours Clinic will be located each day at this location starting in Nov 2011.
The Springbank Medical Centre will be a very modern facility with multiple medical services in one location. These will include Laboratory and Xray services as well as a Pharmacy. Audiology, Oxygen / CPAP and Physiotherapy will also be present.
Lots of Parking; however there is a parking fee of $3.00
Electronic medical record keeping will be soon be consistent for all patients associated with the Old South FHO and TVFHT.