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Save the Date : Ottawa Public Health hosting 2nd annual 2019 Family Physician Update
Posted on Thursday, May 30, 2019 09:00 AM
Join Ottawa Public Health for our 2nd annual Family Physician Update in Fall 2019, in partnership with the University of Ottawa’s Office of Continuing Professional Development.
Details
- October 3rd, 2019, 5 to 9 pm
- St. Elias Centre, 750 Ridgewood Ave., Ottawa
- Cost is only $45. Dinner is included (buffet).
Topics
This professional development event for Ottawa family physicians comprises three consecutive one-hour sessions on:
- Lyme disease - prevention, tick bites, prophylaxis, and diagnosis
- Latent TB...
New Measles Case in Ottawa, May 22, 2019
Posted on Thursday, May 23, 2019 05:00 AM
To: Ottawa Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Midwives
From: Dr. Robin Taylor, Associate Medical Officer of Health
Subject: New Measles Case in Ottawa
A new case of measles, that may be associated with international travel, has been reported to Ottawa Public Health. This case is not related to the two prior cases of measles identified in April 2019. Secondary cases from this new measles exposure could occur any time until June 9, 2019.
Ottawa Public Health is following up with the identified contacts...
XDR S. Typhi in Pakistan
Posted on Monday, May 13, 2019 10:00 AM
To: Family physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Infectious Diseases specialists, ER physicians, ER departments, Microbiologists, Laboratories, Travel ClinicsFrom: Dr. Monir Taha, Associate Medical Officer of HealthSubject: XDR S. Typhi in Pakistan
The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care has shared the following information with Ottawa Public Health. As travellers exposed to extensively drug resistant Salmonella entericaserotype Typhi (XDR S. Typhi) associated with an ongoing outbreak in Pakistan may be...
Ottawa Area Flooding and Tetanus Vaccination
Posted on Wednesday, May 08, 2019 11:00 AM
To: Family Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Emergency Room Physicians, and Emergency DepartmentsFrom: Dr. Monir Taha, Associate Medical Officer of HealthSubject: Ottawa Area Flooding and Tetanus Vaccination
Ottawa Public Health (OPH) has received questions related to the risk of tetanus for individuals involved in the flood response. In the coming weeks your patients may approach you with a flood-related injury or to determine if their vaccination for tetanus is up to date. While exposure to flood...
UPDATED The 18-month Well-Baby Visit Pathway: Referral Resources for Early Intervention
Posted on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 07:30 AM
The 18-month Well-Baby Visit Pathway has been updated effective February 2019. Some key changes are:
- CHEO Access Team now directs physicians and families to the correct care and treatment for children and youth. Phone: 613-737-2757 or 1-800-565-4839 Fax: 613-738-4841.
- Nipissing District Developmental Screen has changed their name to Looksee Checklist.
- Ottawa Public Health’s Healthy Baby Healthy Children home visiting program has changed their name to Healthy Growth and Development.
- Billing Codes:...
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