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Meet our CF fellows! 🌟 Dr. Razan Kharraz, Dr. Alex Dittrich, and Dr. Breanne Golemiec (L-R) CF fellows and medical trainees play a crucial role in advancing healthcare. They bring fresh perspectives and are essential in ensuring that medical knowledge and skills continue to evolve. Yes, your clinic visits may be a bit longer when a learner is involved. But by supporting and engaging with medical trainees, you’re helping to shape the future of quality patient care. Many of our previous CF fellows are now leading adult CF clinics across Canada: Saskatoon, London, Hamilton, Ottawa, Sherbrooke, just to name a few! Together, we’re building a stronger, more knowledgeable healthcare system for everyone. Please welcome Razan, Alex, and Breanne. Swipe to learn more about them! #UnityHealthTO #TOCF #CysticFibrosis #HealthcareHeroes #CFCanada #MedicalFellowship
Flu Shot Myths vs. Facts! 🦠💉 Swipe through ➡️➡️➡️ to uncover the truth 🔎 about the flu vaccine Have you gotten your flu shot this season? Share your thoughts or experiences in the comments! 💬 👇 #FluShotFacts #FightFlu #MythBusting #StayHealthy #FluSeason #CysticFibrosis #CFWarriors #UnityHealthTO #TOCF #CFCanada
🗓️ We are officially 30 days away from our new electronic patient record “Epic” going live at Unity Health Toronto! The final stages of testing and training 🧑🏽‍💻 are currently underway to ensure that everything is in place for the big day. Epic will provide you with a better patient experience by creating additional ways to engage with our health care teams, through MyChart. Epic will also enhance communication between our teams, ensuring that your continuity of care is streamlined. We are excited for this new era of innovation that will see all Unity Health sites operating under the same electronic patient record system. #UnityHealthToronto #Epic #ElectronicPatientRecord #EPR #HealthTech #TOCF
🎃👻 Happy Halloween! 👻🎃 Halloween can be full of thrills and chills, but staying safe is our top priority! Here are some helpful tips to make your Halloween spook-tacular while keeping your health first: 💀 Mask Up in Crowded Spaces: Masks aren’t just for costumes! If you’re around crowds, keep those lungs safe. 🍬 Choose Treats Carefully: Enjoy your favorite treats in moderation! Keep hydration and healthy snacks handy to stay energized while you enjoy the festivities. 👻 Plan Ahead: If you’re out and about, bring along hand sanitizer and any emergency medications you may need. 🧙‍♀️ Stay Warm: Fall chills can creep up! Bring an extra layer to keep your lungs comfortable and happy. 🎉 Enjoy the Moment: Halloween is all about fun, laughter, and a little spookiness. Remember to have a blast while listening to your body! To all of our amazing CF warriors, we’re wishing you a safe, fun, and healthy Halloween! 🕸️🍬 #HealthyHalloween #SpooktacularSafety #TrickOrTreat #UnityHealthTO #TOCF
💨 If you’ve been prescribed inhalers, they’re still waiting for you! Staying on track is key—your lungs will thank you. So, set a reminder, keep it where you can’t miss it, and make it part of your daily flow. Breath-taking results await! 😉 Tips to remember your inhaler: 💡 Place it where you see it every day 📅 Set a daily reminder on your phone ☀️ Take it as part of your morning or evening routine Take a deep breath and take care! 💙 #BreatheEasy #InhalerTips #HealthyLungs #Asthma #CysticFibrosis #CFWarriors #UnityHealthTO #TOCF
💉Flu Shots Available NOW in Clinic!💉 It’s that time of year! The flu shot is available right here in the clinic to help keep you safe this season. ✅ If you have an upcoming appointment, ask for your flu shot! 🚫 Don’t have an upcoming appointment? No problem! You can also get your flu shot at your local pharmacy. Protect yourself, stay healthy, and let’s take on flu season together! 🧡 #FluShot #StayHealthy #CFStrong #FluSeason #CFCommunity #ProtectYourself #TOCF #UnityHealthTO
Interested in learning about the latest CF research and care highlights from the North American CF Conference (NACFC)? Look no further! The recordings 🎥 from last month’s conference are now available to watch on the CF Foundation’s YouTube channel. Check out members of your CF care team presenting in sessions S04, S23, S26, DG24, and W35. And a very special shout out to our patients who shared their perspectives on aging with CF in session S26. #NACFC2024 #CFFoundation #CFResearch#CysticFibrosis #CFAwareness #CFWarriors #TOCF #UnityHealthTO #CFCanada
🌬️✨ Happy Respiratory Therapist Week! 🎉 Today, we celebrate the dedicated professionals who help patients breathe easier and live better. Your expertise and compassion make a world of difference every day. Thank you for all that you do! 💙 #RTWeek2024 #RespiratoryTherapistWeek #BreatheEasy #HealthcareHeroes #UnityHealthTO #TOCF #CysticFibrosis #CFCanada
🍂 Navigating Fall and Mental Health with CF 🍂 As the seasons change, so do our routines—and for those living with cystic fibrosis, that transition can bring unique challenges. The cooler air, fluctuating weather, and increased stress of the fall season can affect both physical and mental health. 💭 Mental Health Matters: Managing CF is a full-time job, but remember—your mental health is just as important. It’s okay to feel overwhelmed or anxious. As the days get shorter, take time to check in with yourself. How are you feeling? What do you need? 🌟 Fall Self-Care Tips: * Bundle up and enjoy fresh air, but listen to your body. * Stay connected with loved ones; social support is key. * Don’t be afraid to talk about your struggles—whether with a friend, family member, or therapist. 🧡 You’re Not Alone: Let’s create a community that supports each other as we navigate these seasonal shifts. Share your tips, your highs, and your lows. Together, we can make this season a little easier. #MentalHealthMonday #MentalHealthMatters #CysticFibrosis #CFStrong #FallSelfCare #ChronicIllnessCommunity #YouAreNotAlone #CFWarriors #TOCF
It’s October… do you know where your bottle of Vitamin D is? Winter sunlight 🌞 does not have enough of the UV B radiation that is essential for vitamin D synthesis. For all practical purposes, we cannot make vitamin D in Canada 🇨🇦 Taking vitamin D year round, but especially in winter, is important for bone 🦴, teeth 🦷 and muscle 💪🏽 health! What strategies do you use to remember your vitamin D? Share in the comments! #VitaminD #HelloDarkness #HealthyLiving #CysticFibrosis #CFWarriors #TOCF #UnityHealthTO #CFCanada
💉With flu season around the corner, it’s more important than ever to protect yourself. For people with CF, the flu can be especially dangerous, affecting your lungs and overall health 🫁 Here’s why getting your flu shot is a must: 🤧 It reduces the risk of severe flu-related complications 😷 It helps keep your lungs healthier throughout the season 💑 It protects not only YOU, but also your loved ones and those around you Stay proactive and stay healthy! 💉 Flu shots are now available at your local pharmacy. Stay tuned for when flu shots will be available in clinic 🏥 #FluShot #FightFlu #SleeveUp #FluFighter#FendOffFlu #Influenza #FluVaccine #CysticFibrosis #CFWarriors #TOCF #UnityHealthTO #CFCanada
October 18th is World Mental Health Day, a day where we unite to support mental wellbeing for all. It’s ok to not be ok, and asking for help shows strength 💚 The theme for World Mental Health Day 2024 is “Mental Health at Work”. This year’s theme highlights the crucial connection between mental health and employment. It encourages workplaces to create an environment where mental wellbeing is prioritized and open conversations about mental health are promoted. #WorldMentalHealthDay #MentalHealthForAll #MentalHealth #TOCF #CysticFibrosis #CFWarriors
Meet our CF fellows! 🌟 Dr. Razan Kharraz, Dr. Alex Dittrich, and Dr. Breanne Golemiec (L-R) CF fellows and medical trainees play a crucial role in advancing healthcare. They bring fresh perspectives and are essential in ensuring that medical knowledge and skills continue to evolve. Yes, your clinic visits may be a bit longer when a learner is involved. But by supporting and engaging with medical trainees, you’re helping to shape the future of quality patient care. Many of our previous CF fellows are now leading adult CF clinics across Canada: Saskatoon, London, Hamilton, Ottawa, Sherbrooke, just to name a few! Together, we’re building a stronger, more knowledgeable healthcare system for everyone. Please welcome Razan, Alex, and Breanne. Swipe to learn more about them! #UnityHealthTO #TOCF #CysticFibrosis #HealthcareHeroes #CFCanada #MedicalFellowship
Flu Shot Myths vs. Facts! 🦠💉 Swipe through ➡️➡️➡️ to uncover the truth 🔎 about the flu vaccine Have you gotten your flu shot this season? Share your thoughts or experiences in the comments! 💬 👇 #FluShotFacts #FightFlu #MythBusting #StayHealthy #FluSeason #CysticFibrosis #CFWarriors #UnityHealthTO #TOCF #CFCanada
🗓️ We are officially 30 days away from our new electronic patient record “Epic” going live at Unity Health Toronto! The final stages of testing and training 🧑🏽‍💻 are currently underway to ensure that everything is in place for the big day. Epic will provide you with a better patient experience by creating additional ways to engage with our health care teams, through MyChart. Epic will also enhance communication between our teams, ensuring that your continuity of care is streamlined. We are excited for this new era of innovation that will see all Unity Health sites operating under the same electronic patient record system. #UnityHealthToronto #Epic #ElectronicPatientRecord #EPR #HealthTech #TOCF
🎃👻 Happy Halloween! 👻🎃 Halloween can be full of thrills and chills, but staying safe is our top priority! Here are some helpful tips to make your Halloween spook-tacular while keeping your health first: 💀 Mask Up in Crowded Spaces: Masks aren’t just for costumes! If you’re around crowds, keep those lungs safe. 🍬 Choose Treats Carefully: Enjoy your favorite treats in moderation! Keep hydration and healthy snacks handy to stay energized while you enjoy the festivities. 👻 Plan Ahead: If you’re out and about, bring along hand sanitizer and any emergency medications you may need. 🧙‍♀️ Stay Warm: Fall chills can creep up! Bring an extra layer to keep your lungs comfortable and happy. 🎉 Enjoy the Moment: Halloween is all about fun, laughter, and a little spookiness. Remember to have a blast while listening to your body! To all of our amazing CF warriors, we’re wishing you a safe, fun, and healthy Halloween! 🕸️🍬 #HealthyHalloween #SpooktacularSafety #TrickOrTreat #UnityHealthTO #TOCF
💨 If you’ve been prescribed inhalers, they’re still waiting for you! Staying on track is key—your lungs will thank you. So, set a reminder, keep it where you can’t miss it, and make it part of your daily flow. Breath-taking results await! 😉 Tips to remember your inhaler: 💡 Place it where you see it every day 📅 Set a daily reminder on your phone ☀️ Take it as part of your morning or evening routine Take a deep breath and take care! 💙 #BreatheEasy #InhalerTips #HealthyLungs #Asthma #CysticFibrosis #CFWarriors #UnityHealthTO #TOCF
💉Flu Shots Available NOW in Clinic!💉 It’s that time of year! The flu shot is available right here in the clinic to help keep you safe this season. ✅ If you have an upcoming appointment, ask for your flu shot! 🚫 Don’t have an upcoming appointment? No problem! You can also get your flu shot at your local pharmacy. Protect yourself, stay healthy, and let’s take on flu season together! 🧡 #FluShot #StayHealthy #CFStrong #FluSeason #CFCommunity #ProtectYourself #TOCF #UnityHealthTO
Interested in learning about the latest CF research and care highlights from the North American CF Conference (NACFC)? Look no further! The recordings 🎥 from last month’s conference are now available to watch on the CF Foundation’s YouTube channel. Check out members of your CF care team presenting in sessions S04, S23, S26, DG24, and W35. And a very special shout out to our patients who shared their perspectives on aging with CF in session S26. #NACFC2024 #CFFoundation #CFResearch#CysticFibrosis #CFAwareness #CFWarriors #TOCF #UnityHealthTO #CFCanada
🌬️✨ Happy Respiratory Therapist Week! 🎉 Today, we celebrate the dedicated professionals who help patients breathe easier and live better. Your expertise and compassion make a world of difference every day. Thank you for all that you do! 💙 #RTWeek2024 #RespiratoryTherapistWeek #BreatheEasy #HealthcareHeroes #UnityHealthTO #TOCF #CysticFibrosis #CFCanada
🍂 Navigating Fall and Mental Health with CF 🍂 As the seasons change, so do our routines—and for those living with cystic fibrosis, that transition can bring unique challenges. The cooler air, fluctuating weather, and increased stress of the fall season can affect both physical and mental health. 💭 Mental Health Matters: Managing CF is a full-time job, but remember—your mental health is just as important. It’s okay to feel overwhelmed or anxious. As the days get shorter, take time to check in with yourself. How are you feeling? What do you need? 🌟 Fall Self-Care Tips: * Bundle up and enjoy fresh air, but listen to your body. * Stay connected with loved ones; social support is key. * Don’t be afraid to talk about your struggles—whether with a friend, family member, or therapist. 🧡 You’re Not Alone: Let’s create a community that supports each other as we navigate these seasonal shifts. Share your tips, your highs, and your lows. Together, we can make this season a little easier. #MentalHealthMonday #MentalHealthMatters #CysticFibrosis #CFStrong #FallSelfCare #ChronicIllnessCommunity #YouAreNotAlone #CFWarriors #TOCF
It’s October… do you know where your bottle of Vitamin D is? Winter sunlight 🌞 does not have enough of the UV B radiation that is essential for vitamin D synthesis. For all practical purposes, we cannot make vitamin D in Canada 🇨🇦 Taking vitamin D year round, but especially in winter, is important for bone 🦴, teeth 🦷 and muscle 💪🏽 health! What strategies do you use to remember your vitamin D? Share in the comments! #VitaminD #HelloDarkness #HealthyLiving #CysticFibrosis #CFWarriors #TOCF #UnityHealthTO #CFCanada

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This page explores the different ways CF affects various parts of your body. We start with the basics of CF and continue to explore everything from lungs and sinus to reproductive health.

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