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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 +...

Managing the burden of heart disease in a COVID environment

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...

COVID-19: Updates to Testing, testing and clearance, symptoms guidance

To: Ottawa Healthcare Providers and PartnersDate: May 7 2020From: Dr. Monir Taha, Associate Medical Officer of Health, Ottawa Public Health (OPH)

For COVID-19 information see OPH’s Physician and Health Care Professionals Coronavirus website, visit www.ottawapublichealth.ca/ncov), or call 613-580-6744

Ministry of Health Guidance Updates

The Ministry of Health released the following three updated documents:

1. Quick Reference Public Health Guidance on Testing and Clearance V6.0: http://www.health.gov.on...