

phone: 905-639-0884
fax: 905-639-0824
Dr. Laura Foster
Family Physician
103-2200 Fairview St
Burlington, On L7R 4H9
Patient Education
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ACNE – Click here to learn more.
ANGINA – Click here for information on heart attacks and angina.
ANNUAL PHYSICALS – are no longer required nor recommended. Click here to learn more.
ANXIETY – Click here for information on what a person can do to help with anxiety, depression, stress, and mental health issues.
ASTHMA – Click here to learn about asthma.
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BACK PAIN – a very common concern. Click here to learn more.
BPPV – this is a very common cause of vertigo (dizziness). Click here to learn more.
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CHOLESTEROL – Click here for information about cholesterol and cardiovascular risk.
COLON CANCER SCREENING – Click here for information.
CONCUSSIONS – Click here for information.
CONSTIPATION – For adults, Metamucil can really help. For child constipation, Click here for more information.
COPD – also known as “emphysema” or “chronic bronchitis”. Click here for information on COPD
COUGHS, COLDS & SORE THROATS – Click here for information.
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DEMENTIA - Click here for information on Dementia and Alzheimer's disease
DEPRESSION – Click here for information on what a person can do to help with depression, anxiety, stress, and mental health issues.
DIABETES – Click here for information about diabetes. This page is continually under development. More information will be added in future.
DIARRHEA – Click here for information. This information is also useful if you think you may have a “stomach flu.”
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EAR INFECTIONS – Click here for information about “Middle Ear” infections in children. Click here for information on “Swimmer’s Ear” (Outer Ear) infections.
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FEVER – Click here for information on fever in children.
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GOUT – Click here for information on what to look for.
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HEADACHES – Click here for information on how to prevent headaches.
HEART ATTACKS – Click here for information on heart attacks and angina.
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LIVER – Click here for information on “Fatty Liver Disease”.
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MENOPAUSE –
MENTAL HEALTH
MIGRAINES
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OSTEOPOROSIS – Osteoporosis is a very common disease where a person’s bones become brittle and at risk of breaking. Click here for information on osteoporosis, prevention, Calcium and Vitamin D.
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PAIN – Click here for more information.
PINK EYE – Click here for information.
PROSTATE CANCER – Click here for information on the PSA test.
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SHINGLES –
SHOULDER PAIN – Click here for information.
SKIN SPOTS – Click here for information on common skin spots, moles, and different types of skin cancer that you should know about.
SLEEP – trouble sleeping (insomnia) is a very common issue. Click here for more information.
SMOKING – Click here for information on quitting smoking.
STRESS – Click here for information on what a person can do to help with stress, anxiety, depression, and mental health issues.
STROKES – Click here for information on Strokes, Mini-Strokes, and TIA’s.
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TB SKIN TEST – Click here for information on TB skin test step 1 & 2
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WEIGHT LOSS – Click here for information on how to lose weight.
STAY TUNED FOR MORE COMING SOON!!!