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Toronto Western Hospital
Family Health Team - Our Team
About Us 
Our Services Our Team Staff List Referrals Hours of Operation Contact Us Brochure
Our Family Doctors & Health Care Trainees
Our staff Family Doctors are also teachers at the University of Toronto. Resident doctors, senior medical students and other health care
students will help with your care while being supervised by fully qualified staff.
All patients information shared during a patient visit is strictly confidential. If you have questions or concerns about anything,
please discuss these with our staff.
Our Social Worker
Our social worker provides brief counselling and referrals to community resources, and case management services. The counselling services offered address relationship difficulties, adjustment, separation, and grief/loss issues. The social worker also
coordinates, advocates and refers individuals and their families to health and social service agencies in the community.
Our Nurses
Our nurses work with you and your family doctor. They assist in initial health assessments and preventive health examinations. They administer immunizations and help with procedures. They also provide health education and counseling. Our primary care nurse practitioners are nurses with advanced education. They are able to prevent, diagnose and treat illnesses as well as manage patients
with chronic illnesses. They also offer home care visits for patients in need.
Our Pharmacists
Our pharmacists can talk with you about any questions you may have about your medications. They work together with you and your health care team to indentify, prevent, and solve issues related to medications you take.
Our Chiropodist
Our Chiropodist is an expert with a special interest in people with diabetes and foot problems.
Our Dietitians
Our dietitians can give you advice about nutrition and diet therapy. Your doctor can refer you for an assessment and treatment
plan. A weight management group is also offered which includes follow-up sessions. Group classes are also available for heart healthy eating.
