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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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Updated Provincial Recommendations for Measles Postexposure Prophylaxis

To: Ottawa Physicians and Nurse Practitioners
Date: March 24, 2025
From: Dr. Michelle Foote, Associate Medical Officer of Health
Subject: Updated Provincial Recommendations for Measles Postexposure Prophylaxis

Dear Colleagues, 

The Ontario Immunization Advisory Committee (OIAC) has provided updated recommendations for measles post-exposure prophylaxis for individuals who are immunocompromised. See the summary and full statement on Public Health Ontario’s (PHO) Measles site. We anticipate an updated version of...

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Measles Preparedness and Response

To: Ottawa Physicians and Nurse Practitioners
Date: March 7, 2025
From: Dr. Michelle Foote, Associate Medical Officer of Health

Dear Colleagues,

The Ministry of Health has shared a memorandum today, entitled “Measles Preparedness and Response,” which summarizes the current measles outbreak situation in Ontario and reviews reporting requirements and vaccination recommendations. View a copy of the memo.

More information on testing for measles, managing suspected and confirmed cases, and reporting, is...

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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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