Clinic Updates (Posted Nov. 14/23)

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Dear Patient,

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With the busy holiday season approaching, we would like to provide you with our clinic updates.

 

Flu and Covid Vaccines

We have received more COVID and Flu vaccines and encourage you to call the office to book an appointment if you have not yet received your vaccines. We will continue to offer the vaccines we have until our supply runs out. We currently have both high-dose and regular-dose flu vaccines.

 

Masking - Clinic Policy

As COVID makes a comeback and cold and flu season is upon us, we wanted to remind you of our ongoing masking policy in office. 

 

To reduce the spread of infection to staff and patients, we require everyone to wear a mask to all appointments. We are no longer able to provide masks. Please bring your mask to all appointments and put it on before entering the office.  

 

 Annual Holiday Fundraiser 

***NOTE: EARLY DEADLINE THIS YEAR OF DECEMBER 4TH***

 

It’s that time of year again! For those patients new to the practice, every year we work with Halton Children’s Aid to support local children and teens in need. This year we have also partnered with a local community group to sponsor families in need. The wish list of items for the families and Halton Children’s Aid are below. Everything can be dropped off at our office or cash donations can be called in by debit or credit. We recognize many families are struggling financially this year and expect we will receive fewer donations. The families we are sponsoring are mindful of this and worried about asking for too much. Feel free to use your imagination if you want to add to the items requested. Some ideas would be warm clothing (pajamas, warm socks, underwear, hat/mittens, sweatshirt/sweatpants). Please never feel an obligation to participate. If you are able to donate the deadline is Dec 4th. 

***ALL ITEMS MUST BE NEW AND IN PACKAGING***

 

Family Sponsorship Wish Lists

*In the past some of you have sponsored all the needs of an individual or family which is amazing. If you plan to do this,  please call and let us know. We will send out email updates and take that family (or individual) off the list.

 

Family R

• adult female: Walmart gift card/grocery gift card, size medium

• female age 17: Indigo gift card, size women's extra small

• male age 13: Adidas 3 in 1 (shaving kit, shampoo, and body wash),  size men's medium pants, large shirts

 

Family T

• adult male: Walmart gift card/grocery gift card, size large

• male age 8: Lego, art and craft supplies, size 7 kids

• male age 8 (twin): Lego, art and craft supplies, size 7 kids

Family G

• adult female: Walmart gift card/grocery gift card, size medium

• adult female: Walmart gift card/grocery gift card, size large

• male age 5: art supplies, Lego, size 6 kids

• male age 4: art supplies, Hotwheels, size 5 kids

 

Family I

• adult female:  Walmart gift card/grocery gift card, size large

• female age 9: plush toy, size 14-16 kids

• male age 7: globe/map, size 8-10 kids

• male age 5: cars/trucks - size 7 kids

• male age 18 months: musical toy/instrument - size 3T

 

Family MC

• adult male: Walmart gift card/grocery gift card, size large

• adult female: Walmart gift card/grocery gift card, size extra large

• male age 18 (developmental disability) anything with lights/sounds, red T-shirt size men's extra large, running shoes men's size 10

 

Family S

• adult female - Walmart gift card/grocery gift card, size large

• adult male - Walmart gift card/grocery gift card, size extra large

• male age 13 - shoes men's size 10, sports equipment, clothes size XL

• male age 12 - clothes size XL

• female age 8 - art supplies, size 16 kids

• female age 6 - musical, size 12 kids

 

Halton Children’s Aid Donations

 

Gift Cards – suggest values of $25 or $50

• Prepaid Visa or MasterCard

• Walmart

• Grocery Stores

• Best Buy

• Local Shopping Malls 

• Shoppers Drug Mart

• Fast Food Restaurants

• Amazon

 

Life Start Kit (Items for youth transitioning to independent living) 

• bath and hand towels

• tea towels and dishcloths

• oven mitts, potholders

• drinking glasses and mugs

• cutlery and dishes

• saucepans, frying pans and cookie sheets

• kettles and toasters

• stick vacuums

• mixing bowls and chopping boards

• kitchen utensils (whisk, wooden spoons, etc.)

• colanders and reusable food containers

• can openers and measuring cups

• brooms and mops

• bedding – sheets, comforters (all sizes)

• soft blankets and pillows

• laundry hampers and baskets

 

Welcome Kit (Items for newborns and mom/caregivers)

• diapers, baby wipes

• washcloths, lotions and soaps

• cotton receiving blankets, baby blankets

• diaper bags

• nursing items (pads, pump, pillow)

• onesies, infant clothing

• rattles, infant toys, teething toys

• baby thermometers

• baby monitors

• cribs, strollers, swings

 

Comfort Kit (gifts for special occasions, birthdays or to provide comfort during periods of transition)

• duffel bags, backpacks or small suitcases

• cozy blankets and fun/soft pillows

• toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, hairbrush etc.)

• reusable water bottles

• pajamas and socks (all ages)

• child/adult activity i.e.colouring book/pencil crayons, puzzles

• gift cards for Tim Hortons, Subway, McDonalds, etc.

 

Personal Care Kit (Items for youth age 16 and older)

• hair clipper/beard trimmer kits

• nail care kits

• hair dryers/straighteners

• teen packs

• toiletries (soap, shampoo, conditioner, toothbrush/paste, deodorant etc.)

• socks and PJs (all ages/genders)

• wireless earbuds/headphones

• wireless speakers

• wallets

• cozy blankets

 

Education Kits (Junior Kindergarten to postsecondary)

• backpacks

• locks, locker accessories

• reusable water bottles

• reusable food containers

• Ziplock bags

• pencils, pens, highlighters

• markers, pencil crayons, crayons

• lined paper, binders, dividers

• pencils cases

 

 

All the best, 

The Staff and Physicians at Birchtree Family Medicine

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