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Using the COVID Alert App as a physician
Posted on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 01:30 PM
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As our province gradually re-opens, more people are out and about in our communities you, your family and your patients may have an increased number of contacts. Everyone is encouraged to stay 2 meters from others and follow all public health guidance. The COVID Alert App has been developed by the federal government in conjunction with the provinces to help alert people when they have been in close proximity to a COVID-19 case.
Ping! You may have been exposed to...Virtual support services from The Dementia Society of Ottawa & Renfrew County’s campaign “Just ask yourself, could this be dementia? “
Posted on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 01:30 PM
Persons living with dementia and caregivers are often left with many questions about the diagnosis, support services in the community and how to prepare for the journey ahead. Dementia can also make it more difficult to manage other health conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease and mental health problems.
A referral to The Dementia Society can connect your patients with a Dementia Care Coach who can offer supportive counsel in addition to information and education about...
Healthcare provider guidance for COVID-19 following school reopening
Posted on Friday, September 04, 2020 08:15 AM
To: Ottawa Physicians and Nurse Practitioners, CHCs and CRCs, Emergency Departments and Walk-in ClinicsFrom: Brent Moloughney MD, MSc, FRCPC; Associate Medical Officer of HealthSubject: Healthcare provider guidance for COVID-19 following school reopeningDate: September 4, 2020
Dear Colleagues,
As school resumes in Ontario, there is ongoing community spread of COVID-19 in Ottawa and consistent daily case counts among all age groups including children.
At this time, COVID-19 must be considered as a...
2020-2021 Universal Influenza Immunization Program (UIIP)
Posted on Monday, August 17, 2020 10:15 AM
To: Flu vaccine providers; Travel Clinics; Walk-In Clinics; Family Medicine; Infectious Diseases; Nurse Practitioners; Pediatrics;
From: Dr. Trevor Arnason, Associate Medical Officer of Health, Ottawa Public Health
Subject: 2020-2021 Universal Influenza Immunization Program (UIIP)
Date: August 17, 2020
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...
West Nile virus confirmed in Ottawa area mosquitoes
Posted on Tuesday, August 11, 2020 11:15 AM
To: Ottawa Physicians and Nurse Practitioners, Emergency Departments and Walk-in Clinics, IPAC teams
From: Dr. Monir Taha, Associate Medical Officer of Health, Ottawa Public Health
Subject: West Nile virus confirmed in Ottawa area mosquitoes
Date: August 11, 2020
Ottawa Public Health (OPH) is writing to heighten your awareness of the possibility of illness from West Nile virus (WNV) infection in Ottawa. OPH has received the first positive results for WNV from Ottawa area mosquito traps for the 2020...
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