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Rabies immune globulin supplied in 3 brands and 2 concentrations
Posted on Wednesday, June 03, 2020 08:00 AM
To: Community Health Centres, Ottawa Family Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, ER Physicians, Emergency Departments, ID Physicians, Travel Clinics, Walk-in ClinicsDate: June 3, 2020From: Dr. Monir Taha, Associate Medical Officer of Health, Ottawa Public Health
The Ministry of Health has informed Ottawa Public Health that various brands and formulations of rabies immune globulin (RabIg) will be distributed. The various brands and formulations are as follows:
- HyperRAB – supplied as 300IU/mL x 1mL...
COVID-19: Update to testing guidance and symptom reference document
Posted on Thursday, May 28, 2020 10:00 AM
To: All Healthcare ProvidersDate: May 28, 2020From: Dr. Monir Taha, Associate Medical Officer of Health, Ottawa Public Health
We are writing to remind you to frequently check the Ministry of Health website for new and updated guidance documents on COVID-19. Ministry directives, memoranda, and other resources are also available. Ontario emergency orders are also posted.
Ministry of Health Guidance Updates
Ministry of Health Memo May 24th 2020:
Effective immediately testing is available for the following...
New Service Supports Wellbeing for Health Care Workers during the COVID Pandemic
Posted on Thursday, May 28, 2020 09:00 AM
Health care workers are on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. Increased feelings of stress, worry and anxiety are normal under these conditions. As a physician or allied health care professional you have probably noticed the impact COVID-related stress has on your patients who work in health care as well as your staff and colleagues. Support is available to help them – and you – through this challenging time.
COVID Frontline Wellness is a new initiative that provides health care workers...
Upcoming Accredited Webinars, University of Ottawa: COVID-19 Topics
Posted on Thursday, May 28, 2020 09:00 AM
Upcoming courses
Join the live session to have your questions answered by the speakers.
COVID Parenting – Top Tips to Support ParentsSpeaker: Dr. Michael ChengWednesday June 3rd, 2020 | 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Learning ObjectivesBy the end of the webinar, the learner will be able to:
- List challenges and stresses faced by parents during COVID;
- List challenges and stresses faced by children/youth during COVID;
- Provide strategies to support children, youth and parents during COVID.
Managing the burden of heart disease in a COVID environment
Posted on Friday, May 15, 2020 08:45 AM
KEY MESSAGES
- Patients avoiding hospitals for fear of catching COVID-19 or unknowingly passing it on to others themselves may be putting themselves at risk.
- The University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI) has seen a significant drop in the number of patients seeking care.
- The UOHI is asking for your help in reaching out to individuals in your practice that you feel might be at risk.
- Resources include a number to reach out to the UOHI for advice or for a referral 613-696-7061 and simple infographics...
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