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Travelling Clinic Update

Shouldice Hospital will not be holding traveling clinics this fall (2007). Please watch this page for further updates.

We hope to resume the traveling clinic service next year. In the mean time, if you require an examination, please drop in to the hospital at 7750 Bayview Ave in Thornhill between Monday and Friday from 9:30 to 3:30. No appointment is required. If you cannot get to the hospital, and wish to update us on your condition please do so by email at postoffice@shouldice.com or if you wish to arrange a date for surgery, please complete the medical questionnaire on our web site by printing it out and faxing it to: 905-889-4216.

Thank you for your continuing support.



Understanding Hernias DVD

Shouldice Hospital has recently completed it's DVD "Understanding Hernias". The 18 minute DVD features graphic computer animation showing the anatomy of 6 common types of external abdominal wall hernias:

  1. Indirect Inguinal
  2. Direct Inguinal
  3. Femoral
  4. Incisional
  5. Epigastric
  6. Umbilical
Understanding Hernia's talks about
  • What are hernias?
  • How do they happen?
  • What are the dangers?
  • What can you do about them?


Look at our abdominal wall hernia page to view an animated version of what various types of abdominal hernia's can look like. This page if for information only, and should not be used for diagnostic purposes.

Copies of the DVD will be made available to Libraries around the world.

The general public may purchase a copy of the DVD by calling 1-800-291-7750.

The cost of $8.95 includes shipping and handling


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7750 Bayview Avenue
Thornhill, Ontario, Canada L3T 4A3
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