How to establish care with a Primary Care Provider or visit a walk-in clinic in Ontario
It can be overwhelming trying to navigate the healthcare system, especially when you are struggling with a new or old health problem.
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Kyra Keer
- Jan 8
- 4 min
What to look for when selecting a primary care provider or walk-in clinic
Finding a primary care provider (PCP) or walk-in clinic can be an overwhelming experience. Primary care services represent your entry...
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Clara MacKinnon
- Jan 8
- 4 min
How to write an informed review of a primary care provider
Reviews are a great way to inform a health care professional on what they’re doing well and on where they may need improvement.
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Brittany Pompilii
- Nov 17, 2022
- 5 min
The Truth about Crisis Pregnancy Centres
CPCs are anti-abortion clinics that dissuade pregnant folks from getting an abortion, and often provide inaccurate information.
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Emily Clark
- Nov 6, 2022
- 7 min
Seasonal Affective Disorder
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a severe version of “winter blues”, aka depression that coincides with changing seasons.
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Kyra Keer
- Apr 30, 2022
- 13 min
Why Misinformation Thrives on Social Media
The rise of social media platforms has reprogrammed the way we access and interact with new information.
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Carly Cihosky
- Apr 16, 2022
- 7 min
An Introduction to Sex Toys
Sex toys are items designed to enhance your sexual experiences by stimulating one or more erogenous zones.
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Han Wellings
- Apr 11, 2022
- 4 min
An Overview of Vaginal Discharge
Vaginal discharge is a positive sign that the vagina is doing its thing!
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Carly Cihosky
- Feb 7, 2022
- 12 min
Help, my period is missing!
In this article, we will learn about Functional Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (FHA), a condition where your period disappears due to chronic stres
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Brittany Pompilii
- Jan 2, 2022
- 7 min
What causes cystic acne?
Despite the myth that acne only occurs during puberty, acne is a common skin condition that can affect anyone at any age. Acne can be...
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Kyra Keer
- Dec 5, 2021
- 8 min
What is Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder?
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) can be thought of as ‘severe PMS’ because they share a lot of the same symptoms.
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Carly Cihosky
- Nov 16, 2021
- 10 min
What is bacterial vaginosis?
In this blog post, missINFORMED covers a condition called bacterial vaginosis.
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Han Wellings
- Oct 21, 2021
- 7 min
Managing Your PMS
PMS is a cyclical condition with symptoms arising during the luteal phase and ceasing within the first couple of days after menstruation.
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Kyra Keer
- Oct 3, 2021
- 5 min
Do Antidepressants Impact Sexual Function?
There is no one-size-fits-all definition of sexual function, but it is important that you identify your normal before taking antidepressants
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the missINFORMED Team
- Sep 12, 2021
- 3 min
What are Canadian vaccine passports?
A COVID-19 vaccine passport (or vaccine certification, or proof of vaccination) is a digital or paper document you can obtain after...
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Emily Clark
- Jul 6, 2021
- 10 min
Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy
Content warning: This post contains information regarding pelvic floor dysfunction and pelvic pain. If these subjects are upsetting for...
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Brittany Pompilii
- Jul 5, 2021
- 8 min
What is SPF? An Overview about Sun Protection
How many times in your life have you been told, “make sure you wear sunscreen”?
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Roma Dhamanaskar
- May 27, 2021
- 7 min
Help! My vagina smells like a... vagina?
Often, the healthcare-related questions we ask do not have simple answers. What happens during my period? Should I do a breast self-exam?...
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Brittany Pompilii
- May 25, 2021
- 8 min
C-Section versus Vaginal Birth: When is one preferred over the other?
My name is Brittany Pompilii and my pronouns are she/her. I reside on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee, Anishinabewaki,...
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Brittany Pompilii
- May 18, 2021
- 5 min
What is a birth plan and should I make one?
TLDR: A birth plan is a written document that outlines preferences and requests a pregnant person has for before, during, and after...
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