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Virtual CME: 2021 Mental Health Update: Mental Health and the COVID-19 Pandemic, University of Ottawa

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University of Ottawa’s Office of Continuing Professional Development

The University of Ottawa, Office of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and the Department of Psychiatry are proud to present this 1-day virtual course designed to provide family physicians and other primary health care professionals with relevant and up-to-date information about practical Mental Health topics related to the COVID-19 Pandemic. This conference will allow participants to interact virtually...

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Changes to ROTAVIRUS vaccine in Ontario

To: Ottawa Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Travel and Walk-In ClinicsDate: July 27, 2021From: Dr. Trevor Arnason, Associate Medical Officer of Health, COVID-19 Vaccine, Dr. Robin Taylor, Associate Medical Officer of Health, Physician Engagement

Dear Colleagues,

Please see the attached document from the Ontario Ministry of Health explaining changes to the vaccine against rotavirus infection that is provided through the provincial program in Ontario, and the subsequent changes to the immunization...

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Update: Q007 billing code; patient vaccination status

To: Ottawa Family PhysiciansDate: July 15, 2021From: Dr. Trevor Arnason, Associate Medical Officer of Health (AMOH), COVID-19 Vaccine, Ottawa Public Health and Dr. Robin Taylor, AMOH, Physician Engagement, Ottawa Public Health

Dear Colleagues,This Public Health Alert is specifically for family physicians who practice as part of a patient enrollment model (FHO, FHG, FHN, or CCM). Below, please find information from Ontario Health on how to access a report on the COVID-19 immunization status of your...

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Community COVID-19 testing initiatives

To: Ottawa Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Travel and Walk-In Clinics

Date: July 14, 2021

From: Dr. Michelle Foote, Associate Medical Officer of Health (AMOH) Acting, Dr. Robin Taylor, Associate Medical Officer of Health

Dear Colleagues,

Ottawa Public Health would like to inform you of two community-based COVID-19 testing initiatives that may affect your patients.

Take-home COVID-19 testing at Ottawa day camps

In collaboration with CHEO, Ottawa Public Health will begin offering take-home COVID-19...

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Lyme disease diagnosis and virtual appointments

To: Ottawa Physicians and Nurse PractitionersDate: July 12, 2021From: Dr. Monir Taha, Associate Medical Officer of Health, Ottawa Public Health

Dear Colleagues,

Ottawa and neighbouring regions continue to be classified as risk areas for Lyme disease. Both clinically diagnosed and laboratory confirmed cases of LD are reportable to OPH. Please notify OPH about all cases of Lyme disease by completing the Health Care Provider Lyme Disease Reporting Form and fax to 613-580-9640. If you have any...

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