2021-2022 Universal Influenza Immunization Program (UIIP)

To: Flu vaccine providers; Travel Clinics; Walk-In Clinics; Family Medicine; Infectious Disease; Nurse Practitioners; PediatricsDate: 2021-08-20From: Dr. Trevor Arnason, Associate Medical Officer of Health (AMOH), Ottawa Public Health

Dear Colleagues,

The Ministry of Health has notified Ottawa Public Health (OPH) of initial plans for the Universal Influenza Immunization Program (UIIP) in Ontario. OPH expects to receive similar vaccine products as last year, with distribution of vaccine to...

Risk of possible hepatitis A exposure for persons having consumed recalled frozen mangoes

To: All Physicians and Nurse Practitioners, Emergency Departments, Infectious Disease PhysiciansDate: August 5, 2021From: Monir Taha, Associate Medical Officer of Health

Ottawa Public Health (OPH) is writing to alert you to the possibility that patients may seek your assessment related to a potential exposure to hepatitis A. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued the following recall: Various frozen mangoes recalled due to Hepatitis A - Food Recall Warning - Canadian Food Inspection Agency...

Updated Provincial guidance document: COVID-19 in Community Clinic Setting

To: Ottawa Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Walk-in and Travel ClinicsDate: July 30, 2021From: Dr. Robin Taylor, Associate Medical Officer of Health, Physician Engagement

Dear Colleagues,

The Provincial Ministry of Health has updated the COVID-19 guidance document for Primary Care Providers in a Community Setting.

This document contains updated guidance on:

• PPE (section 31)
• Pre-appointment screening and actions if a patient screens positive (sections 11-17)
• COVID-19 vaccination status and implications...

Mental Wellbeing for Health Care Workers during the COVID -19 Pandemic: On-going Support Services

If you or your health care staff are impacted by stress related to COVID-19, there are fast access supports and tools available for your mental well-being. Support options includes resources you can access on your own, with a group of peers or confidentially, with a clinician.

Self-led support. CAMH provides access to mental health and addiction supports for health care workers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. This includes access to resources, psychotherapy and psychiatric services, as well...

New East-end In-person Baby Weighing Service: OPH increases breastfeeding and baby support services

A new service in Orléans to accurately weigh babies   is available to complement physician / nurse practitioner and IBCLC virtual consultations. Recognizing that accurate weights are essential for assessment of breastfeeding and normal growth patterns, OPH has worked in collaboration with the Orléans-Cumberland Community Resources Centre (OCCRC) to increase in-person services. 

Baby weighing services are now available for your patients on Tuesday afternoons at two different sites:

• Centretown...