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Personal Health Navigator
Paul Taylor retired from his role as Sunnybrook’s Patient Navigation Advisor in 2020. From 2013 to 2020, he wrote a regular column in which he provided advice and answered questions from patients and their families. Follow Paul on Twitter @epaultaylor
Trial and Error: Finding the right devices to treat sleep apnea
My husband has been diagnosed with sleep apnea but he refuses to use the CPAP machine which is supposed to help him breathe at night. He says it is...
Should I get the HPV vaccine to guard against cancer?
A few of my married female friends have been told by their doctors to get the Gardasil 9 vaccine to prevent cervical cancer. Should I get it, too?
Is vaping more addictive than smoking?
I’ve heard that e-cigarettes may contain far more nicotine than regular cigarettes. Does that mean vaping is more addictive than smoking?
Hope Air offers help to low-income patients who must travel far for care
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...
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 ease...
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 deadly...
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...