Thomas Piggott

Sep 16, 2024 | kawarthanow.com | Thomas Piggott

With kids back to school, fall colours will soon change and birds will begin their migratory journeys. This year, a daily migration of cell phones will not be happening. In Ontario and across the country, provinces are creating or reinforcing cell phone bans in the classroom. There is a clear educational benefit and need to decrease screen time for concentration. But we want to spend a little bit of time in this column talking about another aspect: the importance of decreased screen time for health.

Jul 4, 2024 | thepeterboroughexaminer.com | Thomas Piggott

“We did a lot of fun things in the ’60s,” my patient explained to me in 2018. I was working at a family clinic at the time. My patient was in for a vaccine, but like all good primary care physicians, I wanted to check on his overall health. In this case, I was probing for information that may indicate a hepatitis C risk. Already a Subscriber?

Mar 14, 2024 | thepeterboroughexaminer.com | Thomas Piggott

Through the Wolfe Street Modular Bridge Housing Project, the City of Peterborough, along with key partner Elizabeth Fry Society of Peterborough, are on a path to improving health by reducing homelessness. It’s a message worth repeating — housing is a key determinant of health and a strong predictor of well-being.

Feb 29, 2024 | thepeterboroughexaminer.com | Thomas Piggott

In Canada, one person died nearly every hour in the first six months of 2023 due to opioid toxicity, largely involving fentanyl. As the medical officer of health, I deeply appreciate the Chamber of Commerce conversation and MP Ferreri’s attention to the drug poisoning crisis. Already a Subscriber? Sign in I appreciated the discussion on intertwining social determinants of health such as housing, and the need for a comprehensive approach to treatment for people who use opioids.

Dec 18, 2023 | jclinepi.com | Thomas Piggott |Lorenzo Moja |Kristina Jenei |Tamara Kredo |Nicole Skoetz |Rita Banzi | +10 more

Introduction Guidelines and essential medicine lists (EMLs) bear similarities and differences in the process that lead to decisions. Access to essential medicines is central to achieve to universal health coverage. The World Health Organization (WHO) EML has guided prioritization of essential medicines globally for nearly 50 years, and national EMLs (NEMLs) exist in over 130 countries. Guideline and EML decisions, at WHO or national levels, are not always coordinated and aligned.