As the cooler weather returns, so does the season for respiratory viruses. Flu, RSV, and COVID-19 pose risks, especially for our very youngest patients as well as older adults and those with existing health conditions. The best protection is prevention — and getting the right vaccinations is important. At Winterberry, we’re making it easy to get your shot. Every Saturday we’re offering vaccine clinics, we hope to see you and your family members there.
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October, 2025
This month at Winterberry:
    As we settle into October, our focus turns to prevention — one of the most powerful ways to protect your health through the colder months ahead. We’re pleased to share that Flu, RSV, and COVID-19 vaccines are now available at Winterberry, with convenient Saturday vaccine clinics running throughout the month. If you’d like to be vaccinated, please call the clinic to schedule an appointment. Our team will be happy to answer any questions and guide you through which vaccines are right for you.
            Message from our Medical Director
            Vaccinations are the best way to help protect you.
Saturday Vaccine Clinics
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When: Every Saturday What’s available: Flu, RSV, and COVID-19 vaccines
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How to book: Call the clinic directly at 905-575-9004 for an appointment. Why it matters: Vaccination is one of the best ways to prevent serious illness and protect those around you — especially during the fall and winter seasons.
 
            Message from Patient Liaison Rachel
We’re always here to listen to you — your feedback helps us keep improving the care we deliver.
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Find out more hereHow to protect yourself and others this fall.
Get informed!Find out more about fall vaccinations from Public Health.
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Welcome new team members!
We’re delighted to welcome several new faces to the Winterberry team this month.
Each brings valuable expertise and a shared commitment to patient-centred care.
They’re looking forward to meeting you and helping you live your best life through highly skilled, caring and compassionate care.
        
    Team Spotlight
            Pamela, Research Assistant
Each month we catch up to a Team Member and shine our light on them. This month we’re celebrating and getting to know Pam!
Helping You To Know Us Better
Team Showcase: Meet Pam:
Tell us about your work at Winterberry. What’s your role?
I am a Research Admin/Assistant. I support the entire team in Research.
What does a “day in the life” look like for you?
Every day looks a little bit different, but for the most part it’s maintaining a lot of binders (patient files), filing a lot of paperwork, a few spreadsheets to manage, and then a few more binders to take care of for good measure. Research is all about patients and information. Maintaining all the information in the correct manner for each sponsor is critical for the trial outcomes.
What path led you here?
I have a history in Quality Control, both in the construction industry (working in the oil patch in Alberta!) and as a Pharmacovigilance Manager for specialized biologic drug clinics. Patient support programs have very similar tracking and documentation criteria to study/trial work. It was very good preparation for my work here with Winterberry.
Why did you choose Winterberry? What stands out about being part of this team?
Winterberry itself has an amazing reputation among family and friends. When I have told people I am working on the Winterberry team, many people always have such positive comments and feelings associated with the clinic. The Research team — the leadership group in particular — is made up of some incredibly brilliant minds, and it has been a pleasure to support a team that is making such an impact within the Research world as a whole.
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