2025 Fireside Chats with Healthcare Providers

The Huntsville and South Muskoka Physicians Local Education Groups are pleased to present their 2025 Fireside Chat Series. These community sessions are an exceptional opportunity for local healthcare providers to engage with the residents they serve and educate about issues that can affect overall health.

Six fireside chats are scheduled where members of the community can meet their local healthcare providers as they present on a variety of topics at the Active Living Centre in Huntsville in April and at the Bracebridge Library in May. The sessions are free of charge with registration required for Huntsville sessions at https://www.huntsvilleleg.ca/community and for South Muskoka sessions at https://www.southmuskokaleg.ca/community.

Join the Huntsville Physicians Local Education Group in April at the Active Living Centre (behind the Summit Centre in Huntsville) from 7 to 8 p.m. for the following topics:

Tuesday, April 8, 2025: “Autoimmune Diseases: Why is my body attacking itself?”, presented by Dr. Aleena Fiorotto, Primary Care Provider

Tuesday, April 15, 2025: “Is it something to worry about, or just a pain in the back side?” Myths & Facts about Back Pain; A discussion about low back pain and its management, presented by Dr. Carmen Baker, Physiatrist

Tuesday, April 22, 2025: “Leaking Secrets: Tackling Bladder Control with Humour and Hope” Pelvic Health for Men and Women, presented by Carolyn & Brittany VanDyken, Registered Physiotherapists

Tuesday, April 29, 2025: “How to Access Healthcare in Muskoka” How to find the right care, in the right place, at the right time, presented by Dr. Melanie Mar, Primary Care Provider

Join the South Muskoka Physicians Local Education Group in May at the Bracebridge Library from 6 to 7 p.m. for the following topics:

Tuesday, May 6, 2025: “How Much is Too Much?” Alcohol and Cannabis Guidelines, presented by Dr. Lisa Tsugios, Primary Care Provider

Tuesday, May 13, 2025: “Less Pain, More Gain – How to Manage the Symptoms of Osteoarthritis” presented by Dr. Scott Whynot, Primary Care Provider.

For more information, contact Paula Paunic, Education Coordinator for the Huntsville Physicians & South Muskoka Local Education Groups by calling 705-789-2311 ext. 2720 or by email to paula.paunic@mahc.ca.

Interested in last year's topics? The 2024 Fireside Chat video series is available on the MAHC YouTube channel.