Posted on Friday, July 15, 2022 04:00 AM
To: Ottawa Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Midwives, Travel Clinics and Walk-in Clinics, and Infection ControlDate: July 14, 2022From: Dr. Trevor Arnason, Associate Medical Officer of Health and Dr. Robin Taylor, Associate Medical Officer of Health
The Ministry of Health has announced expanded eligibility for second booster doses to Ontarians aged 18 and over.
Ottawa Public Health is increasing operations at community clinics, mobile clinics and neighbourhood hubs to provide additional COVID-19...
Posted on Monday, June 27, 2022 06:30 AM
To: Ottawa Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, and Walk-in ClinicsDate: June 24, 2022From: Dr. Trevor Arnason, Associate Medical Officer of Health
Dear Colleagues:
This Public Health Alert provides information on the vaccine for monkeypox (Imvamune®), eligibility and access to the vaccine, contraindications to the vaccine, and OPH’s role in post-exposure prophylaxis for monkeypox exposure. Ottawa Public Health (OPH) is working closely with community partners to host vaccination clinics to...
Posted on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 05:30 AM
To: Ottawa Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Midwives
Date: June 20, 2022
From: Dr. Brent Moloughney Deputy Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Robin Taylor Associate Medical Officer of Health
Dear Colleagues:
Ottawa Public Health has been informed by the Ontario Ministry of Health that there is currently a significant shortage of infant formulas for babies with food allergies and certain medical conditions across Canada. This includes extensively hydrolyzedformulas and amino acid-based formulas. Regular...
Posted on Friday, June 17, 2022 09:45 AM
To: Ottawa physicians, NPs, Emergency Departments, Hospital Administrators, Labs, Walk-in Clinics, Travel ClinicsDate: Friday, June 17, 2022From: Dr. Monir Taha, Associate Medical Officer of Health and Dr. Robin Taylor, Associate Medical Officer of Health
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Dear Colleagues,
Suspected and confirmed cases of monkeypox are now reportable immediately to Ottawa Public Health.
Effective June 16, 2022, monkeypox has been designated a...
Posted on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 12:15 PM
To: Ottawa physicians, nurse practitioners, midwives, travel clinics, walk-in clinics
Date: June 15, 2022
From: Dr. Dave Salisbury, Medical Director
Dr. Robin Taylor, Associate Medical Officer of Health
Ottawa Public Health (OPH) is providing updated recommendations regarding mask use in healthcare and congregate care settings beyond June 11, 2022.
What does OPH recommend?
OPH strongly recommends that individuals wear a mask indoors when physical distancing may be difficult, especially in settings where...