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COVID-19 Coronavirus

You may have seen notices in the paper this week, that said some family doctors offices are going to close due to lack of funding from the Ontario government. I want to assure you that we are open, and will remain open through this outbreak.

We are managing most problems virtually (either by phone, or video-call), but I am still in the office every day, seeing patients that need to be seen in-person. Please don’t hesitate to call and speak with us!

If you’re feeling unwell, stay home. DON’T just come in to the office – we’re not currently well-equipped to deal with this in person. Call the office, or Telehealth (1-866-797-0000), if you’re worried, and we can help you decide what to do.

See the news posts below for information about how I feel you should be responding to COVID-19.

News & Health Info
COVID Vaccine Update
January 14, 2021
Flu Shot Clinic – Oct 24, 2020, 10am – 1pm
October 9, 2020
COVID-19 Update | June 11, 2020
June 11, 2020
COVID-19 Update | March 17
March 17, 2020
COVID-19 Coronavirus
March 13, 2020
Valsartan Recall
July 11, 2018

Dr. Kate Everdell, Family Physician in Port Hope, ONAbout Dr. Kate Everdell

I went to McMaster University in Hamilton for medical school, and then on to the Northern Ontario School of Medicine for my family medicine residency, where I was based in the rural stream, in Bracebridge.  I’m thrilled to now be practicing in Port Hope.

I’m a firm believer in prevention, which means I’m keen on good screening tests when we have them, and vaccinations.  I also try to practice “evidence-based medicine”.  Essentially, this means ordering tests, and prescribing medications (or not) based on scientific studies on people like you, which have shown that the benefits outweigh the risks.

Everything we do in medicine involves weighing the risks and benefits and I think it’s important we have discussions about these as we work together to make decisions for your health.

Here’s what I hope you can expect from me:

  • I will try to be on time.  I will not always succeed with this, but please know I will try my best.
  • I will explain why I’m doing things – tests, medications, etc.  Similarly, I’ll explain if I’m not doing something you thought I would.  You should always feel free to ask me questions if you don’t understand what I’m talking about, or why we’re taking a certain course of action.
  • I will be open-minded when you come to me with your problems – please know you can talk to me about anything.

In return, I hope I can expect the same from you.  Please be on time, and recognize that our appointment time together will be limited.  If you have a number of issues to discuss, it’s unlikely we’ll get to all of them within one appointment, but we can schedule another one.  And please try to remain open-minded if the plan we make together differs from what you’ve done in the past, or what you expected.

I look forward to helping you be well for many years to come.

© Dr. Kate Everdell