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Supporting Families Through Early Identification and Referral

Primary Care Physicians and Nurse Practitioners are often the initial point of contact for parents concerned about their child’s speech & language development. Parents have unique insights into their child’s development, and guidance offered during routine primary care visits is associated with improved early communication and literacy outcomes.

Referral Pathways

Early intervention is key to improving developmental outcomes. The First Words Preschool Speech and Language Program serves children...

Virtual, on-demand Infant Feeding CME, The Ontario HIV Treatment Network (HIVe)

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The Ontario HIV Treatment Network (HIVe)

Overview

Asynchronous e-Learning program offers a comprehensive series of six modules on Infant Feeding in the Context of HIV.

Date / Time / Location or online

• On-demand learning, virtual

Target Audience

Clinical healthcare providers who work with families affected by HIV, including registered nurses, nurse practitioners, family physicians.  

Education Credits

Completion of Infant Feeding in the Context of HIV (Modules 1-6) is eligible for 3 Certified...

Advancing Equitable Access to Cancer Screening in Primary Care

Cancer remains the leading cause of death in Ontario, with 1 in 4 Ontarians expected to die from cancer. While screening programs for breast, cervical, lung, and colorectal cancer are designed to catch disease early, many patients continue to face barriers that delay or prevent access, especially those from underserved backgrounds.

While local data is limited because of inadequate race-based data collection, research from Canada, the US and the UK highlights persistent inequities in screening...

Connecting Patients to Breastfeeding Support: Community-Based Resources for Inclusive Care

Ottawa Public Health (OPH) offers free, accessible, and timely breastfeeding support available seven days a week, with no appointment or referral required.

In 2024, more than 2,600 families accessed OPH’s Parenting in Ottawa Drop-ins, now provided at 15 locations across the city. These drop-ins offer a welcoming space for parents to receive expert guidance and compassionate care, including breastfeeding/chestfeeding support.  

Below are drop-ins tailored to meet the needs of specific populations,...

December 5th: Update in Cardiology, University of Ottawa CPD

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University of Ottawa’s Office of Continuing Professional Development

Overview

1-day course in Cardiology for primary care physicians and specialists in cardiovascular medicine. This course serves as a refresher of current guidelines and standards for the work-up and management of common cardiac presentations as well as an update on the latest innovations in cardiology.

Date / Time / Location

• Friday December 5th, 2025 |7:30-4:10 pm (E.T)
• In-person: University of Ottawa Heart Institute, 40...