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  • About
    • About Us
    • Our Vision
    • The Team
    • Latest News >
      • Blog
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Policies
    • Current Status
  • Services
    • Our Services
    • Obstetrics
    • Mental Health Services
    • Nutrition Counselling
    • Uninsured Services
    • Weekend Urgent Care
  • Patients
    • Forms
    • New Patients
    • Preparing for your Appointment
    • Lab and Imaging Locations
  • Health Information
    • Do I Need to be Seen Today?
    • Patient Resources
    • Group Programs
    • Prenatal/Early Childhood Health
    • Immunizations
  • Patient Portal
    • WCFHT Health Portal
    • Patient Portal Info
    • External Patient Portals
  • Contact

healthy living

There are many areas in your life that impact your wellbeing. Eating well, exercising regularly, and taking care of your mental health can prevent and manage chronic diseases and keep you feeling confident and motivated to make long-lasting changes. 

Explore the categories below to learn helpful tips to manage your health. 
Nutrition
Mental Health
Movement
Infants and Kids
Older Adults

Our Services

Registered Dietitian
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West Carleton FHT has an in-house registered dietitian who provides individual counselling. Our dietitian can help you manage your individual nutrition needs. Patients must be referred to see the dietitian by their health care provider.

Here are some of the conditions a Registered Dietitian can help with:
  • Diabetes and prediabetes
  • Heart heath including cholesterol and blood pressure
  • Digestive disorders including celiac disease, irritable bowel syndrome and inflammatory bowel diseases
  • Malnutrition including nutrient deficiencies
  • Prenatal health
  • Weight concerns
  • Picky eating
  • Vegetarian and vegan diets

Mental Health
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The West Carleton FHT has a mental health team consisting of clinical psychologists, social workers, and a consulting psychiatrist. Our mental health professionals work collaboratively with the primary care provider, registered nurses and nurse practitioners to help promote the mental health of our patients. The skilled staff work with their clients to better understand personal strengths and challenges, define goals, and enhance resilience and wellbeing.

Our counsellors support clients with issues such as:
  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Stress (including caregiver stress)
  • Relationship problems
  • Parenting issues
  • Substance use/misuse
  • Recovery from neglect or abuse
  • Self-esteem
  • Grief and loss
  • Adjustments to changes in health

Group programs may also be offered periodically by the mental health team. 

Mental health services at West Carleton FHT are prioritized for patients who do not have access to EAP, workplace, or other benefits for assessment, counselling and psychotherapy. For information on how to access workplace benefits for counselling services, click here.


Useful Websites
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Nutrition:
Canada's Food Guide
Cookspiration
Unlock Food
Half Your Plate
Eating for Heart Health
Lower your Cholesterol
Nutrition Facts Tables

Physical Activity: 
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Strength and Balance Exercises
Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines
Exercise Classes for Seniors
Fitness, Recreation, and Social Programs for People with Disabilities
Heartwise Exercise
Parkrun

Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines:
For the early years 0-4 years (PDF)
For children and youth 5-17 years (PDF)
For adults 18-64 years (PDF)
For older adults 65 years & older (PDF)
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West Carleton Family Health Team
119 Langstaff Drive, Carp, ON K0A 1L0
Phone: 613-839-3271​