The My Health Booklets are a series of health education booklets produced by Surrey Place Centre and funded by the Ontario Government, Ministry of Community and Social Services. The purpose for the series is to offer guidance to people with developmental disabilities in a clear and simple manner. The series consists of eight booklets now available online, with subjects ranging from general health issues to more specific health topics. The following is the full list of booklets that will be available online:
1. Checking Up ~ What I need to know about going to the doctor’s office
2. Following Through ~What I need to know about taking medicine
3. Examine Yourself ~ What I need to know about breast health
4. The M Word ~ What I need to know about Menopause
5. The Big Red Dot ~ What I need to know about having my period
6. Checking All of Me ~ What I need to know about pelvic exams
7. Checking All of Me ~ What I need to know about men’s health
8. Count on Your Colon ~ What I need to know about colonoscopy
If you would like to order a hard copies of the series booklets, please call 416-925-5141 or email webmaster@surreyplace.on.ca.