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Gonorrhea Rates on the Rise in Ontario : New Testing and Treatment Guidelines

New Ontario testing and treatment guidelines for gonorrhea

As rates of Gonorrhea in the province continue to rise, it is increasingly important to screen and manage these infections according to Public Health Ontario’s Ontario Gonorrhea Testing and Treatment Guide, 2nd Edition released in November 2018. For your convenience, the key recommendations are summarized below.

• All sexually active individuals who have signs and symptoms of gonorrhea should be tested at all sites...

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Mental Health Supports During The Holiday Season

If some of your patients are finding the holiday season stressful or even isolating, supports and resources are available to help them through these challenges.

For those who are alone or feeling isolated, they can call 211 for information about holiday events or dinners, a support group or an opportunity to get involved in their community.

Reaching out to a mental health professional may benefit those struggling with emotional challenges. Walk-In Counselling Clinics offer the services of trained...

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Message from Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Vera Etches

Dear Colleagues -

The vision we have for our work with you is that Ottawa Public Health supports and enables you to prevent disease and promote the health of your patients and the population.  We are aware that we are still learning how to provide service to you in the best way possible to reach this vision. I am sorry for the frustration felt by some physicians’ offices regarding vaccine distribution. However, I am pleased to report that teams, like our immunization team, are taking steps to...

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OPH Accredited CME: 2019 Suggestions Welcome, 2018 Highlights

Ottawa Public Health will be hosting our 2nd annual accredited CME event in Fall 2019, in partnership with the University of Ottawa’s Office on Continuing Professional Development. We would like to hear your suggestions for topics and speakers.

You may also consider joining the planning committee, which is largely consultative. The commitment involves 2-3 short meetings for which you can call-in or join in person at our 100 Constellation Crescent location.

Looking back on our first annual CME event...

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Troubleshooting Immunization visits : Common Scenarios

Troubleshooting Immunization visits

Do you have patients coming in because of Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA) suspension notices, but your records have them as up to date?

While we encourage parents to call OPH if they are unsure why they have received a suspension notice, patients may arrive at your office without calling us first.

• Your records show that the child is up to date for age, but the parents received a suspension notice. This is likely because...

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