Social Prescribing and Lifestyle Medicine are transforming the way we think about health in Ontario – moving beyond prescriptions alone to address the social, behavioural, and environmental factors that truly shape wellbeing. This series explores how connection, community, movement, nutrition, sleep, stress management, and purpose can be integrated into everyday practice to prevent and manage chronic disease within Canadian contexts.
Drawing on evidence-based principles from Lifestyle Medicine and the growing global movement of Social Prescribing, now expanding across provinces through primary care networks, community health centres, and organizations such as the Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing – we highlight practical tools, Canadian case studies, and innovative, equity-focused models of care. Whether you are a clinician, social prescribing link worker, community leader, or health system innovator, this series offers insights to help you advance more holistic, culturally responsive, and person-centred approaches to health and healing.
Join us for the next Lifestyle Medicine Series webinar
Social Prescribing and Lifestyle Medicine Series: Gut Microbiome – Translating Evidence into Clinical Practice
This session focused on the gut microbiome’s role in health, covering its effects on digestion, immunity, mental health, metabolism, hormones, and weight. Evidence-based strategies were shared such as —diet, exercise, sleep, stress management, nature, and social connection—and practical tools for integrating microbiome care into routine practice.
Lifestyle Medicine Series: Strength, Fitness, and Longevity in Midlife
This session will explore how nutrition, physical activity, and targeted supplementation can enhance strength, metabolic health, and vitality—especially in midlife and beyond. With a focus on practical tools and clinical strategies, Dr. Steyn will share insights on optimizing muscle health, preventing age-related decline, and supporting longevity through sustainable lifestyle interventions.
Long-term Health Complications of PCOS: The Impact of Lifestyle Intervention
Social Prescribing and Lifestyle Medicine in Primary Care
This session explores the role of social prescribing in improving patient outcomes, highlights CCHOHT local initiatives like ParX, Walk With A Doc and Small Steps Big Changes, and introduces the principles of lifestyle medicine. Designed for primary care and community partners, the webinar offers practical insights on referral pathways and future integration opportunities.