Last week, we told you about how Rachel found out that she had tested positive for the CDH1 gene mutation. This week we will tell you about how Rachel discovered that she had Hereditary Diffuse Gastric Cancer. Stomach (gastric) cancer is the fourth most common cause of cancer worldwide, and the second leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide. The overall …
CDH1 mutation and the link to Hereditary Diffuse Gastric Cancer.
“Sometimes the bad things that happen in our lives put us directly on the path to the best things that will ever happen to us”. (From Rachel’s personal blog Cytosine Deleted – Life with the CDH1 genetic mutation). Rachel Onishi is a pt Health physiotherapist who was recently diagnosed with Hereditary Diffuse Gastric Cancer. Throughout April, pt Health will be …
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pt Health is raising awareness for Hereditary Diffuse Gastric Cancer.
Rachel and pt Health. Rachel Onishi has been involved with pt Health in one way or another since 2006. During her undergraduate days, she spent a few days volunteering over a Christmas break at Queenston Physiotherapy, a pt Health clinic in Stoney Creek. Everyone was impressed by Rachel right from the start – her positive attitude, her willingness to take …
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Occupational therapy important for recovery in patients with brain injuries.
In acknowledgement of National Brain awareness week, we spoke with Occupational Therapist Deanna Slaney, BAHKin, MScOT Reg (NS), who often works with patients recovering from brain injuries. Deanna has been a member of the pt Health clinical team since October of 2010 and practices in Nova Scotia. What kind of patients do you typically see? I typically work with clients …
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Massage therapy can positively impact heart health.
Massage therapy can have a significant positive impact on patients recovering from a stroke or heart surgery, as well as for patients who are looking to manage their stress level in order to lower their chance of heart disease or stroke. We spoke with Justin Doherty, a Registered Massage Therapist who has been part of the pt Health clinical …
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Ministry of Health Changes to OHIP Funded Physiotherapy Services
Effective August 22nd, 2013, the Ontario Ministry of Health changed how physiotherapy services are being funded. The new model, described as an “Episode of Care”, will consist of a block of physiotherapy treatments provided to patients that meet the OHIP criteria. The number, frequency and duration of visits offered during each episode of care must be necessary and reasonable for …
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pt Health Team Donates Over 1100 Pounds of Food to Local Food Banks
In the holiday season, we are often quick to forget that many people do not have access to simple needs such as food and shelter. Midland Physiotherapy threw out the challenge yet again – as a clinic they wanted to raise 1000 pounds of food for their local food bank! Barrie Physiotherapy and Bowmanville Physiotherapy accepted the challenge, and after …
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pt Health Helps Raise Funds for Cobequid Health in Sackville Nova Scotia
A huge thanks goes out to our pt Health team -and their furry friends – for participating in this years Cobequid Health Foundation Walk Run event in Sackville Nova Scotia! The event raised $84,995 (in cash) & $22,382 (in-kind) for a Grand Total of $107,377 with proceeds used towards the purchase of priority medical equipment to expand the services offered …
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Barb Weiss Elected Chair of Board of Governors for CCNM
Dr. Barbara Weiss, ND, Director of Professional Development – Naturopathic Medicine for pt Health, was recently elected Chair of the Board of Governors for the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM). Barb has served on the board since 2007, most recently as Vice Chair and Chair of the Governance and Nominating Committee. CCNM’s board of governors consists of naturopathic doctors …
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