North Muskoka Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic

11/04/2025

November is Diabetes Awareness Month 💙

This year’s theme: “Change the Conversation About Diabetes; Stop the Stigma, Learn the Truth.”

Let’s tackle some common myths 👇

❌ Myths:

48% of Canadians believe diabetes is caused by consuming too much sugar.

61% believe it’s caused by poor diet, lifestyle choices, or obesity.

More than half think diabetes impacts a person’s ability to do certain jobs.

💡 The Truth:

Diabetes is not caused by eating too much sugar.

People don’t “give themselves” diabetes.

The causes are complex—genes, family history, ethnic background, environmental and lifestyle factors all play a role.

Diabetes can lead to serious complications such as stroke, heart attack, or vision loss.

And there are no days off for managing diabetes.

Let’s change the conversation. Let’s end the stigma. 💙



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10/28/2025

Get ready, NPs! NP Week is just days away | November 10-16! Let’s unite to celebrate and advocate for the future of our profession

10/28/2025

The Huntsville Public Library is offering a six part wellness series starting next week! The first session is on Mental Health and Neurodiversity - check them out!

10/24/2025

10/20/2025

Please be advised our phone lines are currently not working. Lakeland Networks is currently experiencing a system outage of their phone lines with restoration expected by 3pm.

If you have an urgent matter you need to discuss with us please email us at info@northmuskokanplc.com however, if you need emergency health care please call 911 or attend your nearest emergency room.

Otherwise, please try your call at a later time.

10/16/2025

HEADS UP PATIENTS!

10/10/2025

We wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving Weekend. Please note we are closed on Thanksgiving Monday.

10/01/2025

🎀 Breast Cancer Awareness Month 🎀

👻 Have you checked your boo-bies lately? 👻👻
A mammogram can find breast cancer early—when it’s easiest to treat.

📊 Did you know? 1 in 3 people in Simcoe Muskoka aren’t up to date with breast cancer screening.
👉 Are you one of them?

📞 Contact the Simcoe Muskoka Cancer Screening Hotline at 1-866-608-6910 for help getting up to date on your cancer screening.

Early detection saves lives. 💕

09/30/2025

🧡 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 🧡

Each year, September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

This day honours the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. Public commemoration of this tragic and painful history — and the ongoing impacts of residential schools — is a vital part of the reconciliation process.

At the North Muskoka NPLC, we acknowledge that we are on the traditional lands of the Anishinaabeg, specifically the Chippewa, Ojibwa and Potawatomi Peoples, under the terms of the Robinson-Huron Treaty #61 of 1850, and the Williams Treaties of 1923.
Today and every day, we reflect on our shared responsibility to learn, listen, and walk the path of reconciliation together.

🧡 Every Child Matters 🧡

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09/29/2025

🌟 Ontario’s Older Adult RSV Vaccine Program is Here! 🌟

We will have vaccines available to eligible patients as of October 1, 2025.

Please call us to book or if you have questions 705-224-6752

The RSV vaccine helps protect against serious illness, hospitalization, and complications from Respiratory Syncytial Virus.

🧑‍🦳 Who is eligible this fall (2025–26 season)?
✅ NEW: All adults 75+
✅ Adults 60–74 years who are:
• Living in long-term care, Elder Care Lodges, or retirement homes (including co-located facilities)
• Hospital patients receiving alternate level of care (ALC) or in similar programs
• Living with glomerulonephritis (GN) and moderately to severely immunocompromised
• On hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis
• Recipients of a solid organ or stem cell transplant (wait at least 1 month post-transplant; ideally 3–6 months)
• Experiencing homelessness
• Identifying as First Nations, Inuit, or Métis
⚠️ If you’ve already received an RSV vaccine in a previous season, you’re not eligible for another dose this year.
💉 Protect yourself this RSV season. Speak with your healthcare provider or local public health unit to learn more.

09/19/2025

If you are a pregnant or new parent who thinks they could benefit from some additional support, we would love to chat about our programs and see how we can help!