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Increased Rates of Infectious Syphilis in Men and Women : Clinical Management Resources

From 2013 to 2018, there was an approximately 400% increase in the number and rates of infectious syphilis cases in Ottawa, from 30 cases in 2013 (rate 3.2 cases per 100,000 population) to 159 cases in 2018 (rate 15.9 cases per 100,000 population). While 84% of infectious syphilis cases from April 2018 to March 2019 were male and 82% of such males reported same sex partners, new diagnoses have been identified among women in their 20s reporting exclusively male sex partners and during antenatal...

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Registration Now Open : 2nd Annual Accredited CME for Family Physicians, Ottawa Public Health

This family physician update returns to the St. Elias Centre for a 2nd annual accredited group learning activity hosted by Ottawa Public Health. Working in partnership with University of Ottawa’s Office of Continuing Professional Development, OPH brings an evening of interactive learnings and networking opportunities to help primary care providers meet their educational needs where public health duties intersect.

This continuing professional development event for Ottawa family physicians...

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Free online training: IPAC resources for trainers in your office

Overview

For physicians who manage their own offices (or Office Managers), there are free online materials available for staff conducting face-to-face Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Core Competencies training. Public Health Ontario offers Resources for Trainers, which can enhance existing IPAC educational sessions such as orientation for new staff and annual refresher sessions.

Procedures for cleaning and disinfecting or sterilizing reusable medical equipment can be complex for new staff...

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Message from the Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Vera Etches

Ottawa Public Health's (OPH) new strategy is directly aimed at helping you keep your patients well.  The strategic direction to "drive prevention in the healthcare system" will require our organization to better understand your needs and create tailored supports to increase health promotion and preventive interventions in clinical settings. 

The first year of our strategy also includes the transformative work of partnering with clinicians and organizations creating Ontario Health Teams (OHTs).  OPH...

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New Additional and Updated Measles Resource: Factsheet for Clinicians

In response to recent measles activity, Public Health Ontario (PHO) has developed an update on measles cases in Ontario and information on immunization.

The factsheet  “Measles: Information for Clinicians” includes information on:

• immunization;
• serological laboratory testing of immunity;
• measles case investigations; and
• advice on infection prevention and control.

For regularly updated case count information, see the Important Measles Information webpage which was developed earlier this spring and...

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