North Muskoka Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic

08/20/2025

Nurse Practitioners - yes... we do that!

Nurse Practitioners ( ) can:
✅ Improve Access to Care
✅ Reduce Wait Times
✅ Alleviate Pressures on the Health Care System
✅ Diagnose Medical Conditions
✅ Develop Treatment Plans
✅ Provide Specialist Referrals
✅ Prescribe Medications, Including Controlled Substances
✅ Provide Comprehensive Assessments
✅ Facilitate Health Care Navigation
✅ Admit to and Discharge from Hospital
✅ Provide for Most of Your Health Care Needs

Visit npao.org to learn more about what an can do for you!

08/01/2025

07/17/2025

🌞 Stay Cool This Summer & Know the Signs of Heat Stroke! 🧊

Hot weather can be more than uncomfortable—it can be dangerous. Here’s how to beat the heat and stay safe:

Stay Cool

🧴 Wear light, loose clothing & sunscreen

💦 Drink water often—even if you’re not thirsty

🧊 Spend time in air-conditioned spaces or take cool showers, even wetting your hands or feet in cool water can help!

☂️ Avoid outdoor activity during peak sun (11 AM – 3 PM)

🧢 Use hats, fans, and shade when outside

Know the Signs of Heat Stroke:

💥 Body temp over 40°C (104°F)

😵 Confusion, dizziness, fainting

💓 Rapid pulse

🔥 Hot, dry skin (or profuse sweating)

🤒 Nausea or vomiting

Heat stroke can be a medical emergency - be aware!

💬 Tip: Never leave kids or pets in hot cars—temperatures can rise dangerously fast.

Stay hydrated, stay aware, and check on your loved ones! 💧❤️

06/20/2025

🌞 Summer is Officially Here and We are Sharing Summer Safety Tips for the Whole Family! 🌊💧

Summer is the season for sunshine, swimming, and outdoor adventures—but it’s important to stay safe while enjoying the fun! Here are a few simple ways to protect yourself and your loved ones:

🔆 Sunscreen & Sun Protection

Use a broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher. Reapply every 2 hours, and after swimming or sweating.

Dress for the sun: hats, sunglasses, and light, long-sleeved clothing help block harmful rays.

Try to stay in the shade between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., when the sun is strongest.

🏖️ Swimming Safety

Always supervise children around water—whether it’s a pool, lake, or splash pad.

Enroll kids in swimming lessons and teach them basic water safety skills.

Adults should avoid alcohol when supervising or swimming.

Practice pool rules: no running, no diving in shallow water, and no rough play.

💧 Stay Hydrated

Drink plenty of water throughout the day, even if you don’t feel thirsty.

Limit sugary drinks and caffeine, which can lead to dehydration.

Keep snacks refreshing—try fruits and veggies like watermelon, cucumber, and berries.

A safe summer is a fun summer! Share these tips with family and friends so everyone can enjoy the season safely. ☀️💙

06/17/2025

New Drop-In Breastfeeding Support Group!
The Simcoe-Muskoka District Health Unit is offering a new weekly breastfeeding support group in Bracebridge.

These groups will be offered at the Bracebridge Library, 34 Salmon Ave., on Wednesdays from 9 to 10:30 a.m. starting June 18!
For more information check out www.smdhu.org/breastfeeding

05/30/2025

Wondering if you need to supplement your diet to support bone health? Osteoporosis Canada has informative resources to share!

Most people don't know that too much supplemental calcium can be problematic and new vitamin D recommendations (600-800 IU/d) for bone health are lower than previous.

Assess your nutrient intake with this handy nutrient calculator - if you're meeting your needs through your diet then supplements aren't needed!

Speaking to a Registered Dietitian can also help you assess what's needed or not.

Use the Nutrient Calculator tool to calculate your approximate daily intake for each nutrient. Provided by Osteoporosis Canada to promote bone health.

05/16/2025

We are closed Monday May 19th!
Regular hours resume May 20th
Happy Long Weekend to Everyone.

05/14/2025

Nursing Week continues and wanted to give a "hat's off" to our incredible Nurses Crystal & Erin! Thank you for all that you do!

05/12/2025

The Power of Nurses to Transform Health!

Nursing Week 2025 highlights the incredible impact nurses have in shaping health care, driving innovation, and advocating for patient-centred care.

National Nursing Week serves as an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the hard work and dedication of nurses across Canada and around the world.

We're celebrating all nurses this week but especially our own incredible RN's here at the NPLC!

05/09/2025

Coming Up! One of our favourite weeks of the year!

National Nursing Week is May 12-16 and we can't wait to celebrate our Nurse's!

Do you know a nurse? Make sure you celebrate them and let them know how appreciated they are!

05/06/2025

🍔💚 Join Us for Mental Health BBQ Week! 💚🍔

We’re bringing the community together for a week of free food, connection, and mental health awareness! Come out, enjoy a hotdog, and help us break the stigma. This year’s theme is “Unmasking Mental Health.”

📅 BBQ Schedule & Locations (11:30 AM – 2:00 PM):
➡️ Monday, May 5 – Parry Sound
📍 60 James St(beside the building)
➡️ Tuesday, May 6 – Huntsville
📍 100 Frank Miller Drive (in front of the hospital)
➡️ Wednesday, May 7 – Sundridge
📍 87 Main Street (in front of the office)
➡️ Thursday, May 8 – Gravenhurst
📍 1100A Muskoka Rd S (in front of the office)
➡️ Friday, May 9 – Bracebridge
📍 173 Manitoba St (in front of the office)

🌭 Free hotdogs and bottled water
💬 Learn more about mental health resources in your community
🙌 Everyone is welcome!