Podcast appearances and mentions of iris gorfinkel

Would you recognize a tick bite if you saw it? On the Go's health contributor brings us some advice about tick season and lyme disease... a potentially serious infection caused by the bites. (Krissy Holmes with Dr. Iris Gorfinkel)

Diagnosing Alzheimer's Disease early on is not straight forward.  A new blood test has been approved in the United States that could increase the odds of identifying the disease while still in its early stages.  On The Go's health contributor takes a look. (Krissy Holmes with Dr. Iris Gorfinkel)

Measles is caused by one of the most contagious viruses known. The infection is vaccine preventable, but many people are not sure if they need to get immunized... or boosted.  On the Go's usual health contributor join us with some advice. (Guest-host Jamie Fitzpatrick with Dr. Iris Gorfinkel)

A conversation about primary care and access to family physicians.: On The Go's usual health contributor joins us for a look at what governments are doing to address the situation... and how having a family doctor supports peoples' access to potentially life-saving health care. (Krissy Holmes with Dr. Iris Gorfinkel)

Cannabis is one of Canada's most popular drugs for recreational use.... and research continues about the health effects. On The Go's usual Healt columnist takes a look at a study that considers the impact of cannabis use on heart and brain health. (Krissy Holmes with Dr. Iris Gorfinkel)

On The Go's usual health contributor joins us for a conversation about lower back pain - and what makes it so challenging to treat.  A new study looks at what works... and reveals what doesn't.  (Krissy Holmes with Dr. Iris Gorfinkel)

Five years ago, the World Health Organization declared a global pandemic of the novel coronavirus.  COVID-19 set off a series of changes that transformed the lives of Canadians. On The Go's health contributor joins with a look back... and forward. (Krissy Holmes with Dr. iris Gorfinkel)

A new study from Montreal Children's Hospital suggests a change in treatment protocol for concussions can better help with recovery, allowing them to get back to their regular activities sooner. On The Go's usual health contributor will be by to explain. (Krissy Holmes with Dr. Iris Gorfinkel)

Pap smears have long been used as a first-line test to check for cervical cancer, but that's changing as jurisdictions across Canada are increasingly checking for the human papilloma virus first. Joining us to explain is On The Go's usual health contributor. (Krissy Holmes with Dr. Iris Gorfinkel)

Cases and hospitalizations from influenza are on a sharp rise across Canada. Flu season got off to a late start, and it's adding to the impact of COVID-19 and cold viruses like RSV.  With details on what you need to know to recognize the flu and prevent it is On The Go's weekly health contributor. (Krissy Holmes with Dr. Iris Gorfinkel)

Measles is one of the most contagious viruses known - and Canada is seeing an uptick in cases. Many of these involve children being exposed to the virus in their local communities... even though measles is a vaccine-preventable disease.  On The Go's Health contributor joins us to take a look at this disturbing trend. (Krissy Holmes with Dr. Iris Gorfinkel)

Donald Trump plans to withdraw U.S. support from the World Health Organization. On The Go's health contributor contends it's a decision that could result in tragedy – both at home and abroad. (Krissy Holmes with Dr. Iris Gorfinkel)

It's used in many products - from sweets to cough syrups - but in the United States last week the Food and Drug Administration announced a timeline for banning the artificial colourant Red Dye No. 3. Should Canada follow suit? On the Go's regular health columnist takes a look. (Krissy Holmes with Dr. Iris Gorfinkel)

Cases of norovirus are spiking across Canada. It spreads through contaminated food or surfaces, and through close contact with an infected person. Also -- from something called "toilet plume." Mainstreet health columnist Dr. Iris Gorfinkel explains, to a horrified Jeff Douglas.

It's a highly-contagious public health threat that is causing outbreaks across Canada.  Most people know Norovirus as the "stomach flu" - and it's one nasty bug.  On The Go's regular health columnist breaks down the latest research... and talks about what can be done to prevent norovirus infections. (Krissy Holmes with Dr. Iris Gorfinkel)

Travelling with the goal of being pampered and catching up on sleep has gained popularity this year, and we were joined by Dr. Iris Gorfinkel, our regular health contributor, to find out more about this travel trend. She spoke with the CBC's Todd O'Brien.

Could an occasional cookie, cake or chocolate may be good for our health? A new study breaks down the effects that sugars in different forms have on heart and brain health. Our regular health columnist takes a look at the findings. (Guest-host Heather Barrett with Dr. Iris Gorfinkel)

A new study may help shed some light on why adults under 50 are facing a higher risk of colorectal cancer. On The Go's weekly health contributor takes a look at the research. (Krissy Holmes with Dr. Iris Gorfinkel)

Artificial intelligence is already changing the way medical care is delivered... and we are likely to see these changes become more and more prevalent. On The Go's health contributor explains. (Krissy Holmes with Dr. iris Gorfinkel)

Doctors say they're seeing a spike in walking pneumonia cases in parts of Canada, particularly in children. It can be tricky to diagnose. Join health contributor Doctor Iris Gorfinkel as she explains.

Doctors and emergency rooms across Canada are seeing an unusual spike in walking pneumonia... especially in children and teens.  On The Go's health columnist takes a look at the often-undiagnosed lung infection. (Krissy Holmes with Dr. Iris Gorfinkel)

THE MEDICAL RECORD:  A MEASLES OUTBREAK & CATARACT PROCEDURES Libby Znaimer is joined by Dr. Malcolm Moore, Medical Oncologist, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and former head of BC Cancer, Dr. Iris Gorfinkel, a family doctor based in Toronto and Dr. Fahad Razak, Canada Research Chair in Data Informed Healthcare Improvement at the University of Toronto and a general internist at a Toronto hospital. We discuss a measles virus outbreak in New Brunswick, get reaction to Donald Trump nominating RFK Jr. to head the U.S. government Department of Health and Human Services and what to consider if you are undergoing a cataract procedure. IT'S WORLD COPD DAY Libby Znaimer is joined by Henry Roberts, Director and a co-founder of the Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Canada. Today marks World COPD Day. COPD is a progressive lung disease with symptoms like shortness of breath and chest tightness to name just a few. It affects about 1.5 million Canadians and possibly about a million more who are undiagnosed. Henry is here to raise awareness and answers listeners' questions.

When experiencing the sniffles, sore throats and coughs - many of us reach for the temporary relief that over-the-counter syrups, pills and nasals sprays can sometimes provide. But last week the US Food and Drug Administration announced a proposal to potentially remove a common ingredient popular in many of these non-prescription medicines. On the Go's health columnist drops by to look at the use of oral phenylephrine in cold medicines - and to take a look at some other remedies. (Krissy Holmes with Dr. Iris Gorfinkel)

Health columnist Doctor Iris Gorfinkel helps us find the "sweet spot" on cocoa intake.

You probably have a little chocolate bar - or ten - lying around from Halloween. They're tempting morsels… but whether or not they offer health benefits is a subject of scientific debate. On The Go's Health columnist helps us find the "sweet spot" on cocoa intake. (Krissy Holmes with Dr. Iris Gorfinkel)

Many people think of a fever and cough when hearing about a COVID-19 infection or the flu. However, as it turns out our immune responses to these infections have also been linked to cognitive decline and dementia.  Joining us to explain the connection is On The Go's weekly health columnist. (Krissy Holmes with Dr. Iris Gorfinkel)

Dreaming is one of the most complicated and mysterious aspects of sleep... and when they're scary, threatening or stressful we know them as nightmares. On The Go's weekly Health columnist takes a look at the underlying causes of nightmares - as well as potential treatment if they interfere with a person's life. (Krissy Holmes with Dr. Iris Gorfinkel)

People seem to be increasingly curious about magnesium as a dietary supplement. There are all sorts of claims being floated, but how do these stack up against the science? On The Go's weekly health columnist takes a look. (Krissy Holmes with Dr. iris Gorfinkel)

Public health agencies and doctors suggest keeping adult immunizations up to date - and it isn't just about COVID-19 and the flu. Getting "vaxxed" can help stave off all kinds of illness... including other causes of pneumonia as well as whooping cough and shingles. On The Go's weekly health columnist takes a look at which ones are suggested for adults, in particular. (Krissy Holmes with Doctor Iris Gorfinkel)

Canadians are still waiting for Health Canada to approve and distribute the updated COVID-19 vaccines - that are not expected until October.  On The Go's health columnist joins us to explain what's holding things up... and what might be done in the meantime to reduce risk. (Todd O'Brien with Dr. Iris Gorfinkel)

Many of us miss out on sleep during the week and try to make up for it by sleeping in on the weekend. A new study looks at this strategy's impact on cardiovascular risk. Dr. Iris Gorfinkel shares the details. 

Many of us miss out on sleep during the week and try to make up for it by sleeping in on the weekend.  A new study looks at this strategy's impact on cardiovascular risk. Joining us for a look is On The Go's weekly health contributor. (Zach Goudie with Dr. Iris Gorfinkel)

Dr. Iris Gorfinkel looks at the latest vaccines for Covid-19 and the current variants.

Updated COVID-19 vaccines are expected to start rolling out this week in the United States following their approval last week. Joining us to discuss what this will likely mean for Canadians is On The Go's weekly health contributor. (Krissy Holmes with Dr. Iris Gorfinkel)

As a new strain of Mpox spreads, the world looks to vaccines as a key strategy to save lives. Health columnist Dr. Iris Gorfinkel will join us with more.

Canada is again turning to vaccines to prevent the spread of a new strain of Mpox following the World Health Organization's announcement that it's become a global threat. On The Go's weekly health columnist explains how the vaccines work... and who should get them. (Guest-host Zach Goudie with Dr. Iris Gorfinkel)

A look at new federal guidelines on the number of vaccine doses needed to prevent the transmission of the human papilloma virus. HPV is a cancer-causing virus... and is commonly transmitted through sexual contact. On The Go's health columnist explains how the vaccine makes a difference. (Krissy Holmes with Dr. Iris Gorfinkel)

THE MEDICAL RECORD: WHAT THE CMA OUTLINES IN ITS LIST OF RECOMMENDATIONS Libby Znaimer is joined by Dr. Fahad Razak, General Internist at Unity Health Toronto and Canada Research Chair in Data Informed Healthcare Improvement at the University of Toronto, Dr. Aaron Schimmer,  the Director of Research at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre as well as a staff physician and a senior scientist and Dr. Iris Gorfinkel, Family Physician and Founder PrimeHealth Clinical Research. Today: our panel of doctors react to draft recommendations made by the Canadian Medical Association and also how doctors communicate with their patients about stress and managing it.  BANK OF CANADA CUTS KEY INTEREST RATE TO 4.5 PERCENT Libby Znaimer is now joined by Jim Stanford, Economist and Director, Centre for Future Work. We have learned this morning that the Bank of Canada has cut the key interest rate to 4.5 per cent. So, what are the implications of this on peoples' mortgages and more? PROVINCIAL FUNDING WILL MEAN 24/7 CONSTRUCTION WORK OF GARDINER EXPRESSWAY + SPEEDING UP TIMELINE OF EXPECTED COMPLETION Libby Znaimer is joined by Councillor Brad Bradford, Ward 19 Beaches-East York. The province is providing funding so that Gardiner Expressway construction can be done 24/7 and the expected timeline for completion can be moved up a year.

Dr. Iris Gorfinkel has a look at how prescription drugs are effected by the summer heat...and how heat changes the way those drugs work in some cases.

A summer wave of COVID-19 is being reported south of the border. But we're hearing less about the situation Canadians are facing. Our regular health contributor, Dr. Iris Gorfinkel, has a look at the situation.

New federal guidelines on managing concussions from sports have been released to help guide patients on their road to recovery. Our regular health columnist Dr. Iris Gorfinkel will tell us more.

TUNE INTO THE TOWN:  THE MISSISSAUGA MAYORAL RACE IS ON! Marissa Lennox is filling in for Libby Znaimer today. She is joined by Alex Blumenstein, Co-Founder of The Peak, Karen Stintz, CEO of Variety Village, and Toronto Councillor James Pasternak,  Ward 6 York Centre. This week: the Mississauga mayoral race kicked off with candidates signing up for the top job including Peter McCallion, the son of the late Hazel McCallion. And, Florida is banning homeless people from sleeping on public property. Should Toronto follow suit? BILLING PRACTICES IN PRIVATE CLINICS & A CASE OF SEVERE STREP THROAT Marissa Lennox and guests discuss what Ontario patients need to know when they are going through the private healthcare clinics to undergo procedures like Cataract surgeries. She is joined by Dr. John Mastronardi who is an optometrist that practices in Windsor, Ontario where cataract surgeries are done mostly in private facilities, and Dr. Iris Gorfinkel, Founder of PrimeHealth Clinical Research. MARCH BREAK IS COMING UP: WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW IF YOU ARE TRAVELING Hoping for smooth March Break travel? Well, buckle up! But don't worry—Martin Firestone, President of Travel Secure Inc., and John Gradek, a former Air Canada executive, are joining us to navigate through the travel chaos.

THE MEDICAL RECORD: ALBERTA'S NURSING STRATEGY Libby Znaimer is now joined by Dr. Malcolm Moore, Medical Oncologist, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Dr. Jamie Spiegelman, Internal medicine and critical care physician at Humber River Hospital and Dr. Iris Gorfinkel, Family Physician as well as Founder of PrimeHealth Clinical Research. Today: we kick things off with a discussion of both the province's wastewater signal and COVID-19 hospitalizations reaching a one-year high. It's a clear sign that the pandemic still poses a very significant public health threat. Meanwhile, we examine the use of virtual care in the context of urgent care. And, Alberta's plan to give nurses the ability to open up their own publicly funded independent practices as part of a strategy to address the primary care shortage. CONSERVATIVES WANT FURTHER CARBON TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR FARMERS Marissa Lennox is now joined by a cattle, grain and soy bean farmer based in Elgin County in Ontario and Glenn Wright, who has been the National Farmers Union's point person on Bill C-234 and the carbon levy on agricultural fuels. We hear directly from farmers across Canada about how they are being directly being impacted by Ottawa's carbon pricing policy. CANADIANS' ATTITUDES TOWARDS IMMIGRATION + HOUSING Marissa Lennox is now joined by Eddie Sheppard, Vice President, Insights at Abacus Data and David Ambroski, Professor at the School of Urban and Regional Planning at Toronto Metropolitan University. According to a new survey by Abacus Data, 67 per cent of Canadians believe that accepting 500,000 permanent residents a year is too high. There are many factors that contribute to this shift in Canadians attitudes towards immigration with one key factor being the availability of affordable housing. Our panel weighs in on the latest.

Ozempic is a drug approved in Canada to treat type 2 diabetes. But it's increasingly being used by people for weight loss.  It's popularity has allowed researchers to better understand the harms that may come with the medication.  Health columnist Dr. Iris Gorfinkel gives an overview.

It's been five years since cannabis was legalized in Canada. We reach Dr. Iris Gorfinkel to get a better look at how that decision has impacted public health.

Many people believe that 10,000 steps a day are what's needed to benefit from exercise. But a new study suggests otherwise. Health columnist Dr. Iris Gorfinkel joins host Jeff Douglas for a closer look.

This week the guys sit down with Dr. Iris Gorfinkel, a well-respected family physician and clinical researcher. With over 15 years of experience in participating in clinical trials, Dr. Gorfinkel shares her insights on the current state of primary care in Canada and the impact of a shortage of family doctors. She sheds light on the pressing issue of one in five Canadians lacking a family doctor, and the impact it has on patient care. Dr. Gorfinkel also discusses the challenges faced by family physicians in terms of administrative work, chronic care, and preventative care. She explains how a shift in focus towards acute care could benefit patients by keeping them out of emergency rooms and ensuring better health outcomes. Finally, Dr. Gorfinkel shares her thoughts on the path forward to free up family doctors' time and provide better access to primary care for the six million Canadians currently lacking a family doctor. Join the post-episode conversation over on Discord! https://discord.gg/expeUDN

This week the guys sit down with Dr. Iris Gorfinkel, a well-respected family physician and clinical researcher. With over 15 years of experience in participating in clinical trials, Dr. Gorfinkel shares her insights on the current state of primary care in Canada and the impact of a shortage of family doctors. She sheds light on the pressing issue of one in five Canadians lacking a family doctor, and the impact it has on patient care. Dr. Gorfinkel also discusses the challenges faced by family physicians in terms of administrative work, chronic care, and preventative care. She explains how a shift in focus towards acute care could benefit patients by keeping them out of emergency rooms and ensuring better health outcomes. Finally, Dr. Gorfinkel shares her thoughts on the path forward to free up family doctors' time and provide better access to primary care for the six million Canadians currently lacking a family doctor. Join the post-episode conversation over on Discord! https://discord.gg/expeUDN

The PM AND the Premiers will come out later today and smile for the camera's. Do you have faith that this health deal will be anymore than just a cheque? Or do you feel that there is any actual vision to actually fixing the system? Also on the show we talk with guest: Dr. Iris Gorfinkel. We ask why she prescribed puppy love to her patient and the real benefits of "man's best friend" how animals help your wellbeing. Today on the Alex Pierson Show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A study that followed nearly 120,000 people for 36 years sheds light on what kinds of foods contribute to longevity. Dr. Iris Gorfinkel tells guest host Preston Mulligan that the results strongly point in one direction.