Public Health Update

Professional Development Opportunities and Resources

1. New Measles Exposure Webpage, Public Health Ontario (PHO). With measles activity increasing in some regions of Ontario, PHO has developed a new measles exposure webpage to provide information about Ontario locations where individuals may have been exposed to measles and cannot be contacted individually. This list is compiled from public advisories released by public health units and is not an exhaustive list of locations where individuals may have been exposed. For more information on measles,...
   
   

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Webinar: Mental health – Interdisciplinary approach and resources, University of Ottawa

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Continuing Medical Education (CME) offered by Francophone Affairs, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa 

Presentation by: Annie Larocque, MScN, PHCNP, CPMHN (C), nurse practitioner specialized in mental health.

Each month, Francophone Affairs (Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa) offers a webinar on a topic of interest in medical practice to discuss evidence and its application in practice for physicians and other health care professionals.

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Ontario Adopts HPV Testing as Primary Cervical Screening Method

On March 3, 2025, Ontario will transition from Papanicolaou (Pap) testing to human papillomavirus (HPV) testing as the primary method for cervical cancer screening through the Ontario Cervical Screening Program (OCSP). This transition aims to improve early detection and prevention of cervical cancer by leveraging HPV testing’s higher sensitivity.

HPV testing offers greater sensitivity than cytology alone, significantly improving the detection of cervical pre-cancer and cancer....

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CME: 2025 Ethics Symposium Courage and Care - Navigating Moral Distress

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University of Ottawa’s Office of Continuing Professional Development

This course explores moral distress in healthcare from interdisciplinary perspectives, focusing on its impact on providers, patients, and organizations. It examines the consequences of prolonged moral distress, such as burnout, emotional exhaustion, and the increased intention to leave practice. Participants will analyze real-world cases to identify sources of moral distress, emphasizing the interaction between...

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CPD Credits: Zoonotic infections of the Canadian Arctic , CMAJ article

Earn credits for reading the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) article, Zoonotic infections of the Canadian Arctic .

CMAJ January 20, 2025 197 (2) E34-E43; DOI: https://doi.org/10.1503/cmaj.240541

Infectious diseases disproportionately affect people living in the remote Arctic and are often unrecognized by health care providers. This article summarizes key zoonoses to inform clinical care of patients living in Arctic communities, offering a detailed overview of their clinical...

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