Public Health Update

Hepatitis A Prevention and Management

Hepatitis A remains a significant public health concern due to its high transmissibility and potential severity for all travellers. This article provides essential guidance on prevention, management, and reporting protocols to mitigate the spread and impact of hepatitis A.

Hepatitis A infection is caused by the hepatitis A virus (HAV), a highly contagious virus transmitted predominantly via the fecal-oral route through contaminated food, water, or close personal...

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Hybrid CME: 2025 Update in Dermatology, University of Ottawa CPD

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University of Ottawa’s Office of Continuing Professional Development

This course will provide education in dermatology focusing on practical diagnosis and management. There will also be updates on the latest dermatology treatment options and newest discoveries in patient care. The speakers are drawn from the teaching faculty of the University of Ottawa Division of Dermatology and Community Dermatologists.

• Thursday, May 15th, 2025.
• In-person at Ottawa...

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Key Resources to Support Patients Experiencing Poverty

As part of March’s Nutrition Month, themed “Nourish to Flourish,” this article highlights tools and resources for healthcare providers with patients who may be facing financial barriers to essentials such as nutritious food and housing. With 1 in 4 Ottawa households experiencing food insecurity (2023 data), physicians and nurse practitioners know first-hand how challenging it can be for patients to manage their health conditions when they cannot afford the food they need for therapeutic diets,...

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NEW Free Prenatal and Parenting Video Series Available for Your Patients

Ottawa Public Health (OPH) has launched a series of free online prenatal and parenting videos on their OPH YouTube Infant Health Series playlist. This new resource aims to support patients who are parents and/or parents-to-be.

The new 'How to' OPH videos, also available on the Parenting in Ottawa page, cover 8 popular topics in both French and English. These videos offer practical parenting tips in easily accessible online formats, supporting pre- and postnatal education.

The following topics are...

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Ottawa Public Health: Free Prenatal Classes for patients living in the 5th quintile

Ottawa Public Health is now offering new in-person prenatal classes specifically designed for pregnant individuals facing barriers and residing in Ottawa’s 5th quintile neighborhoods.

Ottawa 5th quintile neighborhoods include Beacon Hill South, Cardinal Heights, Vanier, Overbrook, Manor Park, Lowertown, Sandy Hill, Hawthorne Meadows, Hunt Club Park, Heatherington, Ledburry, Heron Gate, Ridgemont Greenboro West, South Keys, Emerald Woods, Sawmill Creek, Billings  Bridge, Huron Park, Riverside...

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