ATTENTION PATIENTS: WE HAVE RECENTLY CHANGED OUR PHONE SYSTEM TO HELP SERVE YOU BETTER. PLEASE DO NOT DIAL ANY OLD PHONE EXTENSIONS YOU MAY HAVE AS THEY ARE NO LONGER VALID. PLEASE BEAR WITH US WHILE WE WORK TO IMPROVE OUR PHONES FOR YOU.
Flu clinics for 2020
COVID has introduced some challenges to running our routine flu clinics because of social distancing. We are encouraging our patients to obtain a flu shot at the pharmacy if possible. Click here to find a flu clinic near you.
If you need to have your flu shot at our office, please call to make an appointment: 905-528-5292.
Seniors, if you have had your flu shot at a pharmacy, please let us know by clicking here!
If you've been asked to book a COVID-19 test, please click the button to the left to schedule a test online. Not sure if you should get a test? Click here to find out.
COVID-19 Vaccines
Your Core Care doctors strongly recommend that you get the COVID-19 vaccine as soon as you can. The benefits of getting the vaccine far outweigh any potential risks.
We do not have any vaccine at our office and do not know if we will be receiving it. (Updates will show here if this changes.) The vaccine is being distributed to nursing homes, hospitals and other high risk populations and these organizations will notify you if you are eligible (see link below for details).
Many common questions about the vaccine are answered on this page (click here).
Return to School During COVID-19
The Ontario government has recommendations in place for return to school. We understand that your children will develop symptoms from time to time, after return to school. Please be advised that the school is not able to request a note, or proof of a negative COVID test at this time. Full information from the Ontario government can be found here.
Face Mask Exemptions
It is required that you wear a face mask indoors or outside in enclosed common areas when you are not able to social distance. The mask must cover your nose, mouth, and chin without gaps. People who should not wear a mask include:
1. Children under the age of 2
2. Anyone who has trouble breathing
3. Anyone who is unconscious, incapacitated, or otherwise unable to remove the mask without assistance
More information about this can be found here.
Sept 1, 2020 - the following changes are in effect. Please check the website regularly for updates.
Our office is open and we are offering several options to meet your needs and keep you safe during this time (see options below). The office is still open and will support your needs through advice, medicine refills, and appointments if felt to be appropriate for a family doctor's office.
Injection clinics are currently closed. Injections will be available by appointment.
We will continue to support patients that require forms. Email may be temporarily required in some circumstances to facilitate this or supplement a telephone or virtual visit. We would like to remind patients that email is not secure and a form of one-way communication.
Please check our web site for updates. Updates will be posted here first.
Your doctors are trying to prevent the spread of this virus - particularly to vulnerable and high risk patients. We thank you for your co-operation in helping keep our population safe.
Patient Public Health Line for COVID-19 inquiries: 905-974-9848. For our own COVID-19 resources list, click HERE!
Office Visits
If you are booked to see the doctor and plan on bringing someone to accompany you to the visit, please limit this to 1 person only. We encourage you to use your own face covering while visiting the office.
Alternatives to Office Visits
If you have been given the option of email communication with us, please be aware this email is not secure. At this time we are trialing the use of email for paperwork that would not require a face to face visit. We will do our best to respond but if your concern is not appropriate for this format we reserve the right to not reply.
If you have been offered a Virtual Visit, click here to learn more.
Prescription Renewal Requests
Welcome Dr. Christine Glenny!
Dr. Christine Glenny attended medical school at the University of Toronto and then completed a residency in family medicine at McMaster University. Prior to pursuing medicine, she obtained degrees in both Bachelor of Science and Master of Science at the University of Waterloo. She has published more than 15 articles in peer reviewed journals on a variety of topics related to family medicine including: health care transitions, measuring function status in older patients, congestive heart failure, ophthalmology, and home care. Outside of clinical medicine, she enjoys spending time with her young family and her interests include cooking and camping. She is very excited to be joining the team at core care, and is looking forward to building and sustaining a new practice.
*** Due to overwhelming response, Dr. Christine Glenny is no longer taking new patients at this time. We appreciate your interest in our practice and will update this section if spots become available in the future. Stay safe and healthy! ***
Doctor Updates
Coming soon! Your Core Care doctors rock! Click on your doctor's name to see the exciting work they do beyond our clinic.
Attention Smokers!
Did you know that quitting smoking is the single best thing you can do to improve your health?
We can help! Call 905 528 5001 ext. 225.
Free counselling and supplies (patch, gum, inhaler, medicines, and others) are available.
Hours and Contact:
576 Main Street East
Hamilton Ontario Canada L8M 1J2
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Phone 905 528 5292
Fax 905 528 7753
Mon-Thurs 8:30am-12pm and 1-5pm
Friday 8:30am-12pm and 1-4pm
*Please note that during COVID, we are not able to hold our regular walk-in injection clinics. If you need an injection that is essential, please contact our office to schedule a time when you can have this administered by one of our nurses.*
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