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A curated library of trusted resources, screening guidelines, self-assessment tools, and educational articles — organized to help you take an active role in your care.
Trusted Health Resources
From the Practice
Articles & Updates
Dr. Varenbut writes on topics that matter to his patients — from screening guidelines to new technologies in care.
November 2, 2025
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening
Continue Reading →September 14, 2025
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Scribe Use During Visits
Continue Reading →March 8, 2025
New Cervical Cancer Screening Guidelines
Continue Reading →December 28, 2024
Choosing Wisely Canada
Continue Reading →November 2, 2024
Flu or COVID-19? What Do I Have?
Continue Reading →November 2, 2024
Viruses or Bacteria
Continue Reading →October 14, 2024
The Canadian Taskforce – Screening Guidelines
Continue Reading →Practice Update
COVID-19 Vaccination
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Sleep Hygiene Rules – The Do's and Don'ts of A Good Night's Sleep
Continue Reading →Practice Update
Shingles Vaccine
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Mental Health Resources
Continue Reading →When You Need Help Now
Health Support Lines
Free, confidential services available around the clock — for health advice, mental health support, and community programs.
811
Health 811
A free, secure and confidential service you can call or access online 24 hours a day, seven days a week to get health advice from a registered nurse or find health services or information.
Call us at 811 for health advice or information. Toll free TTY line: 1-866-797-0007. Start a live chat with an advisor. For medical emergencies call 911.
Visit Health 811 →211
211 Ontario
211 quickly and confidentially connects people to social services and community programs across the province.
Visit 211 Ontario →Preventive Screening
Canadian Task Force Guidelines
Evidence-based screening recommendations from the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care. Use these to understand when and how often to be screened for common conditions.
Clinical Self-Assessment Tools
Know Your Numbers
Self-Assessment Tools
Validated clinical questionnaires and risk calculators. These tools are for informational purposes — always discuss results with your physician.
ADHD – Self Assessment Tool (CADDRA)
CADDRA - ADULT ADHD SELF-REPORT SCALE (ASRS-V1.1) SYMPTOM CHECKLIST
Download Checklist →Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Obsessive Compulsive Inventory - Revised (OCI-R) - Psychology Tools
Take Assessment →Canadian Cardiovascular Society – Framingham Risk Calculator
Framingham Risk Score - Calculate your Cardiovascular Risk.
Calculate Risk →Kidney Disease Risk Calculator
What's your risk of kidney failure?
The Kidney Failure Risk Equation →Trusted References
Health Resources & Links
Curated links to authoritative health organizations, condition-specific resources, and practical tools recommended by Dr. Varenbut.
Hypertension Canada
Public Homepage – Hypertension Canada | For Healthcare Professionals
Visit Hypertension Canada →Mental Health
Please see the blog post on this topic, with a full list of available resources.
View Mental Health Resources →Cardiovascular Risk Calculator
A simple tool to calculate your Cardiovascular Risk.
Calculate Risk →How to Book a COVID-19 Vaccine Appointment
Toll free: 1-833-943-3900 or online - click link below:
Book Vaccine Appointment | Ontario.ca →Choosing Wisely Canada
Choosing Wisely Canada materials encourage clinicians and patients to start a conversation about the risks, harms, and benefits of tests and treatments. These materials are meant to help patients make smart and effective care choices.
Visit Patient Resources → Read Dr. Varenbut's article on Choosing Wisely Canada →Practical Links
Useful Websites & Forms
Laboratories, government forms, and general medical reference sites.
Parking Permit Application Form
All forms can be accessed using the link below:
Access Parking Permit Form →Cleveland Clinic – Health Library
Great source of information on all things medical - by conditions & Categories
Visit Cleveland Clinic →Get in Touch
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