CBC article published June 24, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has turned Stratford-based family physician Sean Blaine into an internet sensation of sorts — as a YouTube commentator offering tips to navigate the health emergency.
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As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact daily life for Canadians, mental well-being remains a strong focus. With the province slowly loosening restrictions and businesses starting to re-open, we’re seeing heightened anxiety around returning to work, fear of a second wave of the virus, and uncertainty about returning to normal social behaviours.
Orillia Matters article published May 28, 2020
By Mehreen Shahid
The North Simcoe Family Health Team hopes to soon expand its virtual-care clinic program from two to five days a week.
A local health team has a virtual solution for orphan patients in the area.
Updated on May 22, 2020
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CTV News article published May 14, 2020