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Open Call for Primary Care Partner Table: Ontario Health Team Seeking Physician and Nurse Practitioner Leaders

The Ottawa Health Team-Équipe Santé Ottawa (OHT-ESO) is beginning collaborative work across partner organizations to re-organize health and community services within the city and at a neighbourhood level. Physician and nurse practitioners are key providers within the health-care system and are vital partners to successful health system integration.

The OHT-ESO is looking for 8-12 Physicians and Nurse Practitioners to provide representation at the convening partner table and develop a simple,...

Rabies immune globulin supplied in 3 brands and 2 concentrations

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

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

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

Upcoming courses

Join the live session to have your questions answered by the speakers.

COVID Parenting – Top Tips to Support Parents

Speaker: Dr. Michael ChengWednesday June 3rd, 2020 | 4:00-5:00 p.m.

Learning Objectives

By the end of the webinar, the learner will be able to:

1. List challenges and stresses faced by parents during COVID;
2. List challenges and stresses faced by children/youth during COVID;
3. Provide strategies to support children, youth and parents during COVID.

Dealing with COVID - medical +...