Experts

Dr. Michael Evans, BA, MDDr. Michael Evans is a family doctor with a busy, urban practice at Toronto Western Hospital. A widely respected and award-winning family healthcare provider, Dr. Evans is an associate professor in the Department of Family & Community Medicine at the University of Toronto and the chief medical editor of HealthyOntario.com.
Dr. Bernard Zinman, MDCMDr. Bernard Zinman is professor of Medicine at the University of Toronto and Senior Scientist at the Samuel Lunenfeld Research Institute at Mount Sinai Hospital. He is also the director of the Leadership Sinai Centre for Diabetes and holds the Sam and Judy Pencer Family Chair in Diabetes Research at Mount Sinai Hospital and the University of Toronto.
Dr. Adrienne Kovacs, PhDAdrienne Kovacs is a registered clinical psychologist helping patients with a variety of medical conditions including diabetes, cardiovascular conditions, cancer, chronic pain, gastrointestinal disorders and spinal cord injuries. As well, she continues to research the relationship between physical and psychological health and well-being.
Dr. Art Hister, MDDr. Art Hister is an award-winning physician, educator and media personality. A recipient of the Holobon Award from the Canadian Public Health Association as Canada's top public health educator, he was the first full-time doctor at the Pine Free Clinic, Canada's first-ever clinic created exclusively for homeless and street youth.
Dr. Darren Larsen, MDDr. Darren Larsen is a family physician at the Thornhill Medical Centre, in Ontario. He is also the president of the Medical Staff at York Central Hospital and a consultant to the Ontario Family Health Network.
Dr. Guylaine Lefebvre, MD, FRCSC, FACOGDr. Guylaine Lefebvre is the chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology at St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto.
Dr. James Meuser, MDDr. James Meuser is an associate professor and director of Professional Development in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at the University of Toronto.
Dr. Susan Biali, MDDr. Susan Biali is a general practitioner and freelance health writer. Her mission is to teach people to make healthier choices, optimize their well-being and live more balanced lives.
Dr. John Aquino, MD, BSc CFPCDr. John Aquino practices family medicine and has extensive expertise in men's sexual health.
Marcia S. Starkman, BSN, MSN, RN, APRN, BCMarcia Starkman is a psychiatric mental health nurse with a private practice in Richmond Hill, Ontario. She specializes in women's mental health issues including perinatal adjustment, mood and anxiety disorders, and menopause, and offers individual and group counseling.
Doug Cook, BA, RD, MH ScDoug Cook is a registered dietitian and nutrition consultant specializing in advanced nutrition, community nutrition, public health policy and epidemiology.
Beverly Beuermann-KingBeverly Beuermann-King is an expert in stress management and wellness with training and education in psychology, sociology and adult education.
Patricia Reller, RD, CDEPatricia Reller has over 16 years experience as a registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator. A dedicated healthcare professional, she has helped her clients learn to eat better and stay healthy through, her nutrition counseling and education practice.
Drug Information and Research Centre The Drug Information and Research Centre (DIRC) is the largest drug information source in Canada. The DIRC and its team of pharmacists are widely respected for their research projects, medical writing and information services.
Ministry of Health and Long-Term CareThe Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care is the government agency responsible for the administration of the national healthcare system in Ontario,
YMCAThe YMCA is dedicated to the promotion and growth of healthy individuals and communities in Canada and throughout the world.
Ministry of Health PromotionThe Ministry of Health Promotion is a government agency that promotes programs and services designed to help residents of Ontario make healthier life choices.