Announcements and Updates
Flu Shots Available
605 Royal York Road & 2240 Lakeshore Blvd
Stay healthy this season and book your flu shot today! Senior 65+ shots are also available at both sites.
Please note the following:
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A separate appointment must be booked for each family member. Families can be vaccinated at the same time even if they have different time slots on the same day.
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The appointment is for a flu shot ONLY. No other medical issues & concerns will be discussed at this appointment.
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Do not contact our office for additional flu shot spots. All available flu shot clinics will be available to book online.
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We do not have COVID-19 vaccines at either location.
New Registered Psychotherapist
Jennifer Anthony!
Jennifer Anthony is a well-respected Registered Psychotherapist and Functional Nutritionist. She holds a degree in Psychology, a Master’s in Counselling Psychology, a Certificate in Functional Nutrition and recently completed her Doctorate degree in Organizational Psychology. As a seasoned communicator in speaking, writing, counselling, and coaching, Jennifer has a powerful message of hope, healing and empowerment to share.
Jennifer Can Help With:
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Anxiety
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Depression
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Stress (job, family, work-life balance)
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Grief and Loss
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Relationship Challenges
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Life Transitions
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Assertiveness
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Mind-Body Connections
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Chronic Pain Management
MEET JOSIE,
Our New Social Worker, Psychotherapist!
Josie draws from her formal training in cognitive behavioural therapy, however her approach to therapy is client-centered and driven by client’s needs, and goals. She holds training in other evidence based treatment approaches such as, imago therapy, solution-focused, mindfulness practices, acceptance and commitment therapy, dialectical behavioural therapy, and training in perinatal mood disorder from Postpartum Support International.
Josie Can Help With:
▪ Anxiety
▪ Depression
▪ Stress (job, family, work-life balance)
▪ Grief and Loss
▪ Parenting (burnout, attachment, boundary setting, discipline)
▪ Life Transitions
▪ Perinatal Mental Health: pre and postpartum
▪ Youth (16 +)
▪ Assertiveness
▪ Mind-Body Connections
▪ Pain Management
Josie Marando, RSW
New Registered Dietitian, Brianna Bavota!
Citrus is proud to welcome Brianna Bavota, RD to our team!
Brianna can help with
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Weight Loss & Management,
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Eating Disorders: Binge Eating or Compulsive Eating,
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Emotional Eating,
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Chronic Disease Prevention: Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease, Liver Health
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Women's Health: PCOS & Menopause
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Digestive Health: IBS, Celiac Disease, Crohn's, Diverticulitis
HeartSmart: A Nutrition Workshop For Heart Health Thurs Apr 25th
Do you want to actively prevent heart disease? Do you have a family history of heart disease? Do you have high cholesterol or high blood pressure?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, this workshop is for you!
Our workshop will cover a range of topics, including:
▪ Myths about choosing different types of dietary fats
▪ Simple ways to incorporate heart healthy items into your diet
▪ Learn how to actually make exercise and stress management work for you
▪ And much more!
Led by: Citrus Registered Dietitian, Nadina
Date: Thursday Apr 25th
Time: 6:00pm-7:00pm
Where: Virtual on Microsoft Teams
Length: 1 hour
Investment: $59.00 per person
Billable to private insurance companies
MEET JENNIFER,
Our New Psychotherapist!
Jennifer can help with:
* Managing Stress (Life Transitions, Work & Burnout, Personal)
* Mental Health (Anxiety, Depression)
* Self-Esteem and Confidence
* Relationship Issues
* Post-traumatic Stress
* Communication (Personal relationships, Family Dynamics, Assertiveness)
* Grief Counselling
* Geriatric care, aging and caregiver issues
Virtual Winter Wellness Webinars
As the winter season approaches, we invite you to join our FREE virtual Winter Wellness Webinar Series
Presented by Citrus Registered Social Worker, Samantha Hall
Read more about each webinar topic above, and sign up today! Feel free to share this series with friends, family and loved ones. Let's make this winter a season of self-discovery and mental wellness.
2 New Citrus Family Doctors
Dr. Amine Smair and Dr. Christopher Pan
Dr. Smair is now accepting new patients at 2240 Lake Shore Blvd, and Dr. Pan is accepting new patients at 605 Royal York Road. Book your intake appointment today!
All patients are asked to use our online booking portal (Health Myself – Pomelo) to schedule the first intake appointment. Please select one of the following options below:
Mishearing CAN be Misleading...
Signs of Hearing Loss:
▪ Difficulty understanding conversations in noisy environments
▪ Frequently asking others to repeat themselves
▪ Feeling like people mumble when they speak
▪ Turning up the volume on the TV or phone to higher levels
▪ Noticing ringing or buzzing sounds in your ears (tinnitus)
▪ History of diabetes, high blood pressure, heart attack or stroke
If you, or a loved one, are experiencing signs of hearing loss, it is time to schedule a hearing evaluation.
July 11, 2023
Don't miss out on two upcoming nutrition webinars on Women's Health, hosted by our Registered Dietitian, Sam Thompson. Join Sam for two information packed sessions where she will dive into Nutrition and Lifestyle Strategies for Managing PCOS and Endometriosis.
Date: July 20th, 2023 and July 27, 2023
Time: 7:00pm EST
Cost: $70 per webinar ($450 value!)
Location: Microsoft Team (link provided upon registration)
These webinars are specifically designed for individuals with PCOS and/or Endometriosis, their families, and anyone interested in learning more about Nutrition and Women’s Health.
It’s time to conquer irregular periods, bloating, painful periods, breakouts and funky poops!
Not sure if this is the right fit for you? No problem. with Sam!
May 9th, 2023
May is Mental Health Month!
Samantha Hall will be hosting a series of weekly webinars starting in two weeks! Topics will include:
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How to be Kind to Yourself and Your Goals - Thurs May 18th 6:30pm-7pm
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How to Avoid Burnout - Thurs May 25th 6:30pm-7pm
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Anger Management & Positive Communication Styles - Thurs June 1st 6:30pm-7pm
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Growing Family: Life Transitions Into Becoming a Parent - Mon Jun 5th 12:30pm-1pm
Click Here for more information, or click one of the buttons below to register for a webinar and to learn more what they're about!
Not sure if this is the right fit for you? No problem. with Samantha.
Previous Announcements
April 12, 2023
Important Clinic Updates:
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605 Royal York Parking: No patient parking behind clinic building. Patient vehicles will be towed at patient's expense
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The fastest way to schedule an appointment is through our online booking portal, Health Myself! All appointments types are available for online booking (in person, virtual, urgent after hours). When an appointment is cancelled, the appt is available immediately for someone else book it. If you call or email us to book an appointment, we will ask you to book an appointment through the online booking portal
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Our new clinic email address is now info@citrusmedical.ca! Please update your email contacts to send all inquiries to the new email.
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New Phone Menu Options: Please listen carefully as our menu options have changed
February 20, 2023:
New Psychotherapist, Samantha Hall starting this Friday!
Get Help With:
* Managing Stress
* Mental Health
* Self-Esteem and Confidence
* Grief Counselling
Click below to "Learn More" about additional topics of interest or Click "Book Now" to
schedule a FREE 15 minute meet and greet with Samantha.
January 16, 2023
We know there is a huge need for our community members who are looking for a new family doctor. We unfortunately don't have doctors taking new patients at the moment (hopefully soon!) but we have been able to expand our walk-in appointments for patients without a family doctor at Citrus.
Available to be booked online at both locations on a pre-scheduled basis (in person appointments only).
For patients with a family doctor at Citrus, you continue to have access to 6 days a week of in person care for urgent issues/illnesses if your Citrus family doctor is unavailable.
December 12, 2022:
Dr. Nikki Shah has joined the Citrus Team!
She will be taking over Dr. Sherry Liu's practice as of January 2023. Learn more about Dr. Shah by clicking here.
All in person appointments with Dr. Shah will be at our Royal York location (605 Royal York Road).
Dr. Nikki Shah
October 19, 2022:
Flu shots have arrived at Citrus!
You can now book your flu shot using our online booking portal - we have limited flu shot clinics for Oct 22nd - Oct 29th. We would like to prioritize the high-risk groups for our clinic bookings.
Please note the following:
1) We will add more clinics as we receive more flu shots each week.
2) We will not be taking bookings for flu shots via phone/email.
3) Please take note of the location of the flu shot as it may not be at your usual location where you see your family doctor.
4) Please click "Technical Support" on the online booking portal for any questions.
September 21, 2022:
Join our Registered Dietician, Sam Thompson, for a 1 hour workshop on: Healthy and Simple School Lunches!
The kids are back to school, which for many of you means back to trying to think of what to throw into a lunch box. Struggling to come up with new ideas? Tired of having the carrot sticks come home untouched? Wondering if what you’re sending your kids out the door with is keeping them full and nourished?
If you answered yes to any of the questions above then you’re going to love this September workshop - Healthy & Simple School Lunches. Learn more here.
Join Samantha on Thursday September 29th from 7:00pm to 8:00pm!
August 2, 2022:
Register now for our FREE upcoming 20 minute Zoom webinars with Toronto Family Hearing! Click the links below to learn more and sign up - a zoom link will be sent to you for each registered webinar.
1. Your Hearing: how our ears work and why routine testing is important
Thurs Aug 4th, 2022 at 3pm
2. Hearing Loss: who is susceptible to hearing loss and what to do about it
Tues Aug 9th, 2022 at 11am
3. Your Child's Hearing: how little ears work, how they're tested and importance of routine testing
Thurs Aug 11th, 2022 at 1pm
The webinars will be led by Toronto Family Hearing Audiologists Mahsa Mosstaghimi-Tehrani Au.D. and Deanna Miluzzi Au.D.
August 1, 2022:
COVID-19 vaccines are not available for adults or children at either Citrus Medical location.
Please book a COVID-19 Vaccine Appointment at a City-run or hospital clinic using the Ontario registration system, or by calling 1-833-943-3900. This line is available 8:00am to 8:00pm 7 days a week.
June 11, 2022:
While provincial masking mandates have expired as of June 11, masks will remain mandatory for everyone visiting our clinic at either of our locations: 605 Royal York Road and 2240 Lake Shore Blvd.
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Patients coming for appointments, tests, document pick up/drop off, etc.
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Essential Care Partners (a person who is at the clinic to support a patient)
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Citrus Medical Staff
Exceptions may apply for patients with medical conditions that prevent them
from wearing a mask. The exception must be approved by a Citrus doctor.
Masks will be made available to all patients after they pass COVID-19 screening. Thank you for helping us maintain a safe environment for everyone at the clinic.