I live in northern Ontario and I am getting medical treatments in Toronto. Although my medical bills are covered, I still have to pay for travel and...
Personal Health Navigator
Paul Taylor, Sunnybrook’s Patient Navigation Advisor, will provide advice and answer questions to patients and visitors, relying heavily on medical and health experts.
Having trouble navigating the healthcare system? Have a question about your care?
Ask Paul: askpaul@sunnybrook.ca
Can Platelet Rich Plasma injections help my arthritic knee?
I’ve heard that professional athletes get “Platelet Rich Plasma” injections to speed up healing after sports injuries. Could these injections...
How climate change is spreading mosquito-borne diseases
I’ve read news reports about an outbreak of Eastern Equine Encephalitis in the United States. It’s spread through mosquito bites and it can be...
What you need to know about seeking health care in another province
My father lives in Nova Scotia and he was recently diagnosed with cancer. His family now all live in Ontario. Is there any reason why he can’t be...
Pregnancy is the ultimate stress test on the body
I’m pregnant and, to my surprise, I now have gestational diabetes. Is this a common problem for pregnant women?
Online Health Care: Why can’t I get a virtual visit with my doctor?
One of my friends says he can do a video chat with his doctor using his cell phone. I wish my doctor offered this convenient alternative to an office...
Most bedsores are preventable. Why do they keep happening?
My father is in a long-term care home and has developed a horrible-looking bedsore on his backside. How could this have happened?
How excess body fat can cause cancer
I recently read that excess body fat is one of the leading preventable causes of cancer in Canada. But how exactly does fat cause cancer?
How herbal remedies can jeopardize cancer treatment
My sister has been diagnosed with breast cancer. She has always been a big believer in alternative medicine and is determined to keep taking her...
Why everyone over 65 should get the pneumonia vaccine
I recently turned 65 and my family doctor says I should get a vaccination to protect me from pneumonia. I consider myself to be a relatively fit...