Gastroenterology

National evidence-based guideline library covering common gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, endoscopy and pediatric GI conditions for use in assessment and management decisions.

Provides evidence-informed resources for celiac disease screening, diagnosis, gluten challenge, management and long-term follow-up.

Provides printable celiac disease and gluten-free diet materials in several languages, including Punjabi, for use with patients and families.

Quick-reference guidance for primary-care providers and endoscopists on the appropriate follow-up test and interval based on the number, size and histology of polyps found at colonoscopy.

Central provider hub for the July 2026 FIT changes, current requisition, primary-care FAQs, screening recommendations, post-polypectomy surveillance and high-quality colonoscopy resources.

Provides current Ontario guidance for average- and increased-risk screening, FIT eligibility and ordering, family-history pathways and follow-up after an abnormal FIT; FIT screening now begins at age 45 for eligible average-risk adults.

Provides evidence-based national clinical care pathways for diagnosing, treating and monitoring Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.

Out-of-hospital endoscopy is now available in Elgin for ASA 1 or 2 level patients age 18-70 with Drs. Benson Thomas, Dave Bottoni, Noor Jawaid and Karina Vanessa Roth-Albin.

Registered charity providing medically sound patient information on gastrointestinal and liver conditions, including printable materials, videos and infographics.

Provides free printable patient information sheets covering IBS, IBD, GERD, constipation, diarrhea, liver disease and other digestive conditions.

Offers practical decision pathways for investigations, therapy selection, monitoring, vaccination, surgery and other aspects of standardized IBD care.

Provides interdisciplinary diagnosis and individualized management for patients under 18 with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, including growth, bone-health and treatment monitoring needs.

Offers medically reviewed information on common and rare liver diseases, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and living with chronic liver disease.

Provides liver-health education, system-navigation support and a national patient and caregiver help line at 1-800-563-5483.

Provides free regional hepatitis C testing, treatment and support for eligible priority populations through a partnership with Regional HIV/AIDS Connection.

Provides FIT forms, instructions, eligibility guidance and other documentation to support primary-care delivery of organized colorectal screening.

Provides a consistent digital gastroenterology referral structure in the Ontario Health eReferral network to capture clinically relevant information for routing and triage.

Helps patients and families locate volunteer-led ostomy chapters and peer-support groups for shared experience, education and practical support.

National non-profit offering education, lifestyle guidance, peer support, webinars and navigation resources for people with an ostomy and their caregivers.

Provides clinician guidance on hepatitis C risk assessment, antibody and RNA testing, result interpretation, treatment and when to consult a clinician experienced in viral hepatitis.

Searchable regional repository of referral and requisition forms for Accuro and PS Suite, including gastroenterology, colorectal surgery and related investigations used by Southwestern Ontario providers.

Provides local hospital instructions for patients following colonoscopy, including recovery, activity, diet, medication and symptoms that require medical attention.

Provides hospital-based colonoscopy and upper gastrointestinal endoscopy in St. Thomas through the surgical program; a clinician referral to an appropriate endoscopist or surgeon is required.

Provides referral-based consultation, disease monitoring and diagnostic, therapeutic and specialized endoscopy for esophageal, swallowing, motility, ulcer, biliary and inflammatory bowel conditions.