Scottsdale Medical Centre

04/01/2021

If you are between the ages of 55-65, you are now eligible to receive a Covid-19 vaccine at select local pharmacies.

Starting Wednesday, people aged 55 to 65 in the Vancouver Coastal and Fraser Health regions will be able to book an appointment at a pharmacy to receive the AstraZeneca/COVISHIELD vaccine.

02/05/2021

Atrial fibrillation, also known as "Afib", is a type of irregular heart rhythm (arrhythmia). Afib is the most common arrhythmia, affecting approximately 200,000 Canadians.

Some people with Afib may feel fine and do not know they have the condition until it is found in a routine test called an electrocardiogram. Other people have symptoms. The symptoms affect people in different ways.

♦️ palpitations – this might feel like your heart is racing, beating irregularly or flip-flopping in your chest.

♦️ feeling very tired/ having no energy – you may feel short of breath or weak with the slightest physical effort.

♦️ chest discomfort

♦️ feeling light-headed or dizzy

♦️ sweating

♦️ feeling anxious

If you are experiencing these symptoms call today to book an appointment with one of our doctors.

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01/30/2021

British Columbia's Covid-19 Vaccine Rollout will be done in 4 phases. The province has changed early plans to continue prioritizing specific at-risk groups as is being done in other provinces. Instead, the vaccine will be administered largely based on age in B.C.’s four-phase strategy.

“Our immunization plan is based on evidence and data,” said provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry. “And we know the single greatest risk factor for serious illness and death from COVID-19 is increasing age.”

If everything goes accordingly to plan, everyone who wants to be vaccinated will be by the end of September this year.

01/25/2021

Eleven million Canadians are living with diabetes or prediabetes. Chances are, diabetes affects you or someone you know.

Some common symptoms of Diabetes include:

♦️unusual thirst
♦️frequent urination
♦️weight change (gain or loss)
♦️extreme fatigue or lack of energy
♦️blurred vision
♦️frequent or recurring infections
♦️cuts and bruises that are slow to heal
♦️tingling or numbness in the hands or feet

If you or a loved one suspect you may be suffering from diabetes, book an appointment today to discuss it with one of our doctors.

Diabetes is a disease in which your body either can't produce insulin or can't properly use the insulin it produces. Learn about type 1, type 2, gestational, and prediabetes here.

01/18/2021

Iron deficiency is a common problem in children. Iron is a mineral that forms hemoglobin, which carries oxygen to the body. If a child has low levels of iron, some of the symptoms they can exhibit are:

♦️ fatigue ♦️ pale skin ♦️ dizziness ♦️ craving for ice or clay

Prevention of iron deficiency in children throughout their childhood is important so they continue to grow at their expected rate.

Learn what iron deficiency is and what you can feed your child to make sure they receive the amount of iron they need.

01/17/2021

Feeling unusually tired? Unable to keep up? If you're a woman that feels like this, it might be due to an issue related to your period called Menorrhagia. Untreated heavy or prolonged bleeding can stop you from living your life to the fullest. It also can cause anemia and many other health problems. Make an appointment today to discuss Menorrhagia with one of our doctors.

Learn about the causes, signs, diagnosis and treatments for heavy menstrual bleeding.

01/13/2021

The product will begin clinical trials in the U.K. on Tuesday with patients who have tested positive for COVID-19.

01/10/2021

Are you looking for a family doctor? If you are, we have good news! Our family doctors, Dr. Jasjeet Singh and Dr. Seemi Muneeb are now accepting new Patients! Please call our clinic today to inquire further.

01/10/2021

Welcome to Scottsdale Medical Centre! We are a family medical practice located in Surrey, B.C and now open! We are currently booking telephone and in-person appointments! Our doctors are fluent in English, Punjabi and Hindi. Please call today to make an appointment. Walk-in patients are also welcome.