McMaster Family Practice

12/16/2020

McMaster Family Practice will be operating under special hours over the holidays:

Monday, December 21st - 9:00am-5:00pm
Tuesday, December 22nd - 9:00am-5:00pm
Wednesday, December 23rd- 9:00am -5:00pm
Thursday, December 24th - 9:00am-12:00pm
Friday, December 25th - CLOSED for Christmas Day

Monday, December 28th - CLOSED in lieu of Boxing Day
Tuesday, December 29th - 9:00am-5:00pm
Wednesday, December 30th -9:00am-5:00pm
Thursday, December 31st - 9:00am-12:00pm
Friday, January 1st - CLOSED for New Years Day

The office will re-open on January 4th at 8:00am and will operate under normal scheduled hours.

What if you need help during the holidays?

There is always a doctor from our Family Health Team on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Please call us first at 905-546-9885.

Please remember to call 911 in the event of a medical emergency.

The entire staff of McMaster Family Practice wishes you and your family a very safe and Happy Holiday!

12/14/2020

You may hear about Hamilton receiving some doses of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) vaccine in the coming weeks, but these doses will be provided to our most vulnerable populations first, such as staff and residents in long-term care.

We do not know when the COVID-19 vaccine will be available for us to provide to our patients here at McMaster Family Practice.

We expect it will be in late spring 2021 and will update our website and social media accounts as more information becomes available.

Some helpful information regarding the vaccine is found at the following websites:

Government of Canada: What you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccine for Canada
https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/phac-aspc/documents/services/publications/diseases-conditions/what-you-need-to-know-covid-19-vaccine/what-you-need-to-know-covid-19-vaccine-eng.pdf

Government of Ontario: COVID-19 (coronavirus) in Ontario
https://covid-19.ontario.ca/index.html

City of Hamilton: Coronavirus
https://www.hamilton.ca/coronavirus

Stay healthy!

12/10/2020

The McMaster Family Health Team is Offering Appointments via Video!

Did you know that the McMaster Family Health Team is now offering appointments via video to all patients using a secure, easy-to-use platform?

A video visit allows you to talk online to your healthcare provider using video chat – all from the safety, comfort and convenience of your own home using your computer or smartphone.

Many of the appointments booked with your healthcare provider can be scheduled as a video visit. You can request a video visit when you call the clinic to book your appointment.
Here is what some patients have said about their video visits:

👉🏻 “I feel this platform is long overdue. It is very convenient and saves time, transportation and parking fees. Also provides better time management- no wasted time in the waiting room!”

👉🏻 “I found it useful and would love this as an alternative especially in poor weather. “

👉🏻 “I am completely satisfied with this process. I hope it continues even when COVID-19 is no longer an issue. I like it.”

👉🏻 “One of the positive outcomes of this covid is additional accessibility with virtual appts, which previously weren't available when I was bedridden & inquired last Dec. I'm hoping you'll continue to keep it as an appt option in the future. Thank you so much!”

👉🏻 “The link was very easy to hook up to. Very pleasant experience.”


Call us to book your video appointment!!!

12/03/2020

Beginning Wednesday December 2nd, we now require all visitors/patients to wear a medical grade mask that will be supplied when you arrive at the screening point. You will be asked to remove any mask you might be wearing (including cloth masks) and to put on a mask provided by staff.

Thank you for your continued efforts to keep yourself, and our staff safe and healthy!

11/11/2020

Thank you to those who sacrificed so much for us

11/06/2020

The clinic will be closed Monday, November 9th to align with the Hamilton Health Sciences statutory holiday. For any urgent medical issues that cannot wait until regular clinic hours, we always have our on call doctors available to assist with telephone advice or weekend clinic appointments. You can access the service by calling the clinic at 905-546-9885.

We will be back to our regular clinic hours on Tuesday, November 10th at 8:30am.

10/30/2020

Keeping the spirit alive at MFP!!
Happy Halloween!!! 🎃👻

10/09/2020

Wishing all of our patients and staff a Happy Thanksgiving!

The clinic will be closed Monday, October 12th. For any urgent medical issues that cannot wait until regular clinic hours, we always have our on call doctors available to assist with telephone advice or weekend clinic appointments. You can access the service by calling the clinic at 905-546-9885.

We will be back to our regular clinic hours on Tuesday, October 13th at 8:30am.

06/05/2020

Thank you Clyde Union Pumps of Burlington for the ear-saving mask extender donation!

05/26/2020

Today, at our annual clinic memorial service, we paused to remember all our patients who have passed away in the last year. It’s an honour and a privilege to be able to provide care at the end of life. #weremember

04/17/2020

We are so proud of our clinic staff who are helping out at the new drive through COVID-19 testing site that launched in the city today!

Please call the clinic if you have any concerning symptoms to see if a test for COVID-19 would be appropriate.

Couldn't think of a more Canadian solution than inside a hockey rink!

03/21/2020

COVID-19 Self Assessment for Ontarians

Do you have questions about your personal risk of #COVID19?

Please use this online self-assessment tool to help you determine if you need further care ... in which case PLEASE CALL US at 905.546.9885

If you think you have Coronavirus (COVID-19) symptoms or have been in close contact with someone who has it, use this self-assessment to help determine how to seek further care...

03/14/2020

Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) | City of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

We are writing to give you an update about our activities and planning at the clinic in response to the Coronavirus outbreak.

If you have any symptoms of new onset fever or cough or shortness of breath, please call the clinic and we can provide more information over the telephone, we will ask about your travel history and possible exposure to COVID-19 and work with you regarding the best plan for where to go if further assessment and testing is necessary.

Any patients/visitors coming to the clinic, please wash your hands when you arrive!

If you have a cough, please put on a mask and advise our reception staff.

Effective immediately, we will be working with you to defer any non-urgent appointments until further notice.

The clinic will also offer telephone appointments instead of in-person visits for any issue that does not require a physical examination. Please discuss this option with our reception staff when you are calling to book an appointment.

What else can you do to stay safe?

- wash your hands for 20 seconds
- avoid touching your eyes/mouth/nose
- cough and sneeze into your sleeve or tissue, dispose of tissue immediately and wash your hands again
- keep surfaces clean and disinfected
- stay home when you are sick
- avoid large gatherings if at all possible
- consider cancelling non-essential travel plans
- follow the advice of our Public Health officials

Our local Public Health Department has been doing a marvellous job keeping everyone up-to-date. Check out their website often for any other questions you might have!

https://www.hamilton.ca/public-health/health-topics/novel-coronavirus-covid-19

Hamilton Public Health Services (PHS) is taking steps to protect the health and safety of our community by working with our health system partners and Ministry of Health colleagues to ensure we’re prepared to respond to this situation as it evolves. At this point you are unlikely to become infecte...

02/14/2020

Wishing all of our patients and staff a Happy Family Day Long Weekend.

The clinic will be closed Monday, February 17th. For any urgent medical issues that cannot wait until regular clinic hours, we always have our on call doctors available to assist with telephone advice or weekend clinic appointments, you can access the service by calling the clinic at 905-546-9885

We will be back to our regular clinic hours on Tuesday, February 18th.

01/28/2020

Dear patients:

You may be hearing some information about a new viral infection originating in China. Please know that there is no cause for significant alarm and there have been no cases identified in our city at this time. We will continue to update you if the situation changes. If you have questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to ask!

‪In the meantime, as always, and especially during flu season, please make sure you cleanse your hands when you arrive at the clinic. If you have a fever and a new cough, please also put on a mask to protect other patients and our staff.

If ‪you are unwell, and if you or someone close to you has recently travelled from China, PLEASE alert the staff when you call for an appointment / arrive at the clinic. This will help the staff to do the right things to care for you and for the other people in the clinic at the time.

01/13/2020

Still have a red and white health card?

As of July 1, 2020, red and white health cards will no longer be accepted. Switching to the more secure photo health card is easy and free.

Please talk to your healthcare team if you have any questions about this important issue!!

ServiceOntario.ca/RedandWhite

12/19/2019

McMaster Family Practice will be operating under special hours over the holidays:

Monday, December 23rd - 9:00am-5:00pm
Tuesday, December 24th - 9:00am-12:00pm
Wednesday, December 25th - CLOSED for Christmas Day
Thursday, December 26th - CLOSED for Boxing Day
Friday, December 27th - 9:00am-5:00pm

Monday, December 30th - 9:00am-5:00pm
Tuesday, December 31st - 9:00am-12:00pm
Wednesday, January 1st - CLOSED for New Years Day
Thursday, January 2nd - 9:00am-5:00pm
Friday, January 3rd - 9:00am-5:00pm

The office will re-open on January 6th at 8:00am and will operate under normal scheduled hours.

What if you need help during the holidays?

There is always a doctor from our Family Health Team on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Please call us first at 905-546-9885.

Please remember to call 911 in the event of a medical emergency.

The entire staff of McMaster Family Practice wishes you and your family a very safe and Happy Holiday!

10/31/2019

Happy Halloween from McMaster Family Practice 🎃

Top Tips for Halloween Safety!!! 🔦
Carry glow sticks or flashlights, use reflective tape or stickers on costumes and bags, and wear light colours to help kids see and be seen by drivers. ... Turn on headlights early in the day to spot kids from further away. Remind kids to cross the street at corners or crosswalks.

10/31/2019

Happy Halloween from McMaster Family Practice 🎃

Top Tips for Halloween Safety!! 🔦
Carry glow sticks or flashlights, use reflective tape or stickers on costumes and bags, and wear light colours to help kids see and be seen by drivers. ... Turn on headlights early in the day to spot kids from further away. Remind kids to cross the street at corners or crosswalks.

10/07/2019

We are excited to announce the next Healthy Aging Series will be held at McMaster Family Practice starting October 30th.

Patients and their families can self-refer to these FREE sessions (for all 5 or individual sessions)

To register please call 905-525-9140 ext. 28961

08/21/2019

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08/02/2019

Wishing all of our patients and staff a happy and safe long weekend! We will also be celebrating the holiday Monday, August 5 and the clinic will be closed.

For any urgent medical issues that cannot wait until regular clinic hours, our on call doctors are available to assist with telephone advice! Please call the clinic at 905 546 9885 for this service, or for Weekend Clinic appointments at the Stone Church Family Health Centre, you can book by calling 905 574 1444.

We will be back to our regular clinic hours on Tuesday, August 6, 2019.

06/28/2019

Wishing all of our patients and staff a happy and safe Canada Day long weekend!

For any urgent medical issues that cannot wait until regular clinic hours, we always have our on call doctors available to assist with telephone advice or weekend clinic appointments, you can access the service by calling the clinic at 905-546-9885

We will be back to our regular clinic hours on Tuesday, July 2nd.

05/17/2019

The clinic will be closed Monday May 20th for Victoria Day. For any urgent medical issues that can’t wait until the clinic reopens for regular clinic hours on Tuesday, you can access our on call service for weekend clinic appointments or telephone advice at 905-546-9885. Stay safe!

05/02/2019

It’s #DoctorsDay today!! We LOVE our docs here at MFP. We are so proud of all the hard work they do for their patients in this amazing community. #HamOnt

Just some of our amazing docs at MFP Dr. McGill, Dr. Black, Dr. Dul, Dr. Shah and Dr. Guenter. #DoctorsDay Thank you!!!

04/18/2019

Holiday Hours:

The clinic will be closed Friday, April 19th for Good Friday.

For any urgent medical issues that cannot wait until regular clinic hours, we always have our on call doctors available to assist with telephone advice or weekend clinic appointments. You can access the service by calling the clinic at 905-546-9885.

We will be back to our regular clinic hours on Monday, April 22nd at 8:00am.

04/09/2019

The next Healthy Aging Series will be held at Stonechurch Family Health Centre!
Patients and their families can self - refer to these FREE sessions (for all 5 sessions, or individual sessions)

02/26/2019

Free physio and OT at Hamilton clinic

We are very proud of our occupational therapists' and physiotherapists' contributions to this important initiative!

Patients needed at free downtown clinic

02/19/2019

Our phones are now working. Please be advised the wait times may be higher than normal. Thanks for understanding.

02/19/2019

Please be advised our phone lines are currently not working. We are working on a solution. We will update you when we get the issued resolved.

Thank you for your patience.

02/15/2019

Wishing all of our patients and staff a Happy Family Day Long Weekend.

The clinic will be closed Monday, February 18th. For any urgent medical issues that cannot wait until regular clinic hours, we always have our on call doctors available to assist with telephone advice or weekend clinic appointments, you can access the service by calling the clinic at 905-546-9885

We will be back to our regular clinic hours on Tuesday, February 19th.

02/12/2019

Due to inclement weather, McMaster Family Practice will be closed today. (Tuesday, February 12th)

For any urgent issues please call 905-546-9885 and speak to the on-call doctor.

Assuming weather conditions approve we will reopen tomorrow morning at 8:30am

If you need to go out be safe the roads and sidewalks may be very slippery.

02/07/2019

The clinic is open today for regular business hours. Please be safe out there it's VERY icy!

02/06/2019

Due to inclement weather, McMaster Family Practice will be closed today (Wednesday, February 6th)

For any urgent issues please call 905-546-9885 and speak to the on-call doctor.

Assuming weather conditions approve we will reopen tomorrow morning at 8:30am

Stay safe and keep warm!