Our current annual block fee for the year begins on Dec 1/2024 and covers a full year until Nov 30/2025. An email containing our annual letter was sent on November 25th to all patients who are registered with us on the Pomelo Portal. You will find in that email the details for this year’s block fee. If you do not receive the email you can click here Annual Block Fee to choose the option that is best for you. Please contact our office to update your email address for our records and on our Pomelo Patient Portal. We also ask for you to update your Health Care Version Code.
As of this time we are no longer requiring all patients to wear a mask when visiting our offices. However, if you have any respiratory symptoms or you feel unwell, we kindly ask that you continue to mask. This will both protect our staff and physicians and it also protects patients who may be immune-compromised, frail or very young. Thank-you for your understanding and your co-operation.
The FHO Holiday After Hours/Urgent Care Clinics are listed below call during those hours to book a same day urgent appointment 647-417-3535
Monday Dec 23 5-8 pm at the Bloom Clinic 890-151 Bloor Street West
Tues Dec 24 9am-12 pm at the Bellair Clinic 900A-1240 Bay Street
Saturday Dec 28 9am-3pm at the Bay Charles Clinic 2 St. Thomas Street
Mon Dec 30 2-5 pm at the Bloom Clinic 890-151 Bloor Street West
Tuesday Dec 31 9 am-12 pm at the Bay Charles Clinic 2 St. Thomas Street
Thursday Jan 2 5-8pm at the Bay Charles Clinic 2 St. Thomas Street
Our phones are open Mon-Friday 9am-noon and 1-4pm Our group after hours phone line 647-417-3535 is answered Mon-Fri 5 pm-8pm and Sat. 9am-3pm
Outside of these hours if you need non-emergency medical assistance Call 811 For advice when you cannot reach us- speak/chat 24/7 Health Care Connect Nurse
We know you are concerned about yourself and your kids who may be exhibiting cold /viral symptoms this season.
Here are some other helpful resources
Fall 2024 Vaccine Updates-https://squid-bird-epg2.squarespace.com/vaccine-updates-2024
What to do when your child has a fever -information on children’s fever and pain medication
Tips on Caring for Children with Respiratory Symptoms
Virtual & In Person Medicine
Our physicians provide virtual care via telephone and video appointments when appropriate. We are booking mostly in person appointments to ensure you get optimal care. If you are scheduled for a virtual video visit please open the link sent from Telus a few minutes before your scheduled appointment time. While we endeavour to be on time, we ask for your patience. Sometimes we are running behind owing to other urgent patient care. Stay in the video room and we will join you just as soon as we can.
Please note: The clinic remains open everyday to pre-booked appointments which currently include adult health exams, prenatal and well baby/child appointments. Unfortunately at this time, no walk-in appointments are being accommodated. We ask that only the patient/s attend for any in-person appointments. Essential caregivers are permitted to attend and will be asked to complete a Covid pre-screening questionnaire. Virtual visits on a limited basis can be booked on-line using the link below. If you need to schedule a visit you can always call us. One of our staff will return your call on the same day if you indicate that you need a same day appointment. If you do have an in office appointment we require you to wear a medical grade/surgical mask . Your mask must be worn at all times during the visit unless an exam of your nose or throat is required . Thanks to all who have had 2 or more COVID-19 vaccinations and please book with your Pharmacy or a Toronto Public Health Vaccine Clinic to get the newest booster now available to all at Toronto Public Health Students who missed the grade 7/8 vaccinations can get their catch up vaccines here! Our Staff and doctors are all fully vaccinated with primary series and booster doses. Please update your medical record by sending us your vaccination information.
Please ensure you have registered your email with the office and are part of our patient portal so you do not miss important communications.
Family Medicine Services
Preventative Care
The term “routine physical” is what many have come to expect on an annual basis. However, studies have shown that a traditional, head-to-toe physical does not lower your risk of illness or injury. What is recommended is a health visit that focuses on preventative and wellness care.Prenatal Care
Drs. Audrey Karlinsky and Valerie Anderson both have a special interest in low risk obstetrics and will provide comprehensive care for you and your baby before, during and after your pregnancy. Dr.Anderson delivers at the Mount Sinai Hospital Women’s and Babies Unit. Dr. Karlinsky currently provides ante-natal and post-natal care. .Well-Baby & Childhood Immunizations
Routine visits from birth to 18 months are recommended so that your family physician can discuss your baby's growth, development and vaccines. These appointments generally follow the Ontario Routine Immunization Schedule. After Hours Care
From 5 to 8pm there is a physician available via telephone to help with any urgent health concerns and questions.
Please call the clinic and listen to the voice message in order to be able to access this service.