Category Archives: The Charlton Centre

This week, we wanted to take some space to discuss the Opioid Crisis in Canada and more specifically, how it has affected Hamilton, ON. Last week, Public Health released the following statement: February 1, 2019: Purple Heroin Alert – Public … Continue reading →

Bones can lose density with age making them more likely to break when having a fall.  Loss in bone density and quality can also occur due to certain medical conditions (ex. rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis) and certain … Continue reading →

Autoimmune diseases are more common and may also progress at a greater rate amongst those who smoke tobacco. Treatments such as biologics don’t work as well in people who continue to smoke. At Charlton Health we are happy to assist … Continue reading →

Many of you will have enjoyed singing some favourite Christmas songs over the holiday season.  Singing should  continue long past December, as research has shown that more than other social activities such as sports or playing cards, group singing not … Continue reading →

Well, we are officially 1 year into our Hepatology program and treatment for Hepatitis C continues to be a very exciting area for us at Charlton Health.  With EVERYONE now being funded for the cure of hepatitis C, we continue … Continue reading →

Happy New Year! With 2019 just beginning and countless year-end lists from 2018, we thought we would share our Top 5 Blogs of 2018. Here they are, in case you missed them! 5. The use of Fibroscan to determine if you … Continue reading →

Charlton Health is pleased to offer  courtesy reminder calls prior to each delivery of medication or clinic appointment.  Starting in January, we will be gradually introducing an automated call system for our delivered prescriptions and for some of our clinics.  This  will allow … Continue reading →

We’ve written about Project ECHO in the past and today we’re excited to bring you more information about this great initiative. ECHO (Extension of Community Healthcare Outcomes) is a not-for-profit project that was initiated in New Mexico by a hepatologist … Continue reading →

When Uric Acid levels are high, crystals can form which can lead to pain, swelling and damage in the tissues where they develop. The big toe is one of the most common areas affected by these crystals. This condition is … Continue reading →

At the October American College of Rheumatology meeting in Chicago, research from around the world was shared.  A featured study regarding osteoarthritis assessed 240 patients, half using acetaminophen and anti-inflammatory medications and the other half using opioid medications (codeine, morphine, … Continue reading →