COVID-19: Update and New Specimen Collection Recommendations

To: Ottawa Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Walk-In Clinics, Travel Clinics, Community Health Centres, Emergency Departments, Infection Control, HEPCOFrom: March 3, 2020Date: Dr. Monir Taha, Associate Medical Officer of Health, Ottawa Public Health

The COVID-19 situation is evolving rapidly. Please check Ottawa Public Health’s (OPH) Physician and Health Care Professionals Coronavirus web page frequently for updates or call OPH at 613-580-6744.

The international situation is changing, and additional...

COVID-19: Updated guidance for healthcare providers

On December 31, 2019, a cluster of cases of pneumonia in Wuhan, China was reported to the World Health Organization, and the cause has been confirmed as a new coronavirus that has not previously been identified in humans (novel coronavirus or COVID-19). The current situation around COVID-19 is evolving. To date, there have been no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa.

COVID-19 is reportable under Ontario's public health legislation. Ottawa Public Health should be notified regarding any patient...

Food Insecurity: Ottawa’s rising food costs may be affecting your patients’ health

Food insecurity is a serious public health issue leading to poorer physical and mental health and higher rates of chronic conditions including depression, diabetes and heart disease. 1 in 7 households in Ottawa report being marginally to severely food insecure. Household food insecurity is related to inadequate income. 

In 2019, it cost a minimum of $901 per month to feed a family of four with a basic healthy diet in Ottawa. Some families, especially those living on low and fixed incomes, must...

Journées Montfort: 19th Edition of Accredited Francophone Event, April 2-3, 2020

Provider

Initiative launched by the Institut du Savoir Montfort that aims to gather Francophone physicians and health professionals in Ontario.

Overview

The JM is the largest francophone medical gathering outside Quebec. Over two full days of programming, nearly fifty experts will help improve practice by sharing their knowledge on various current health topics.

Dates / Location/ Program

April 2-3, 2020.

Ottawa Conference and Event Centre, 200 Coventry Road, Ottawa, K1K 4S3

Find full program here.

Medical Bytes Lunch and Learn: Upcoming Accredited Webinars, University of Ottawa

Upcoming Courses

A practical approach to imaging for differentiated abdominal pain

• Wednesday March 25th, 2020 | 12:15pm - 1:00pm
• Learning Objectives: By the end of the webinar, the learner will be able to: 1. Order appropriate imaging tests for undifferentiated abdominal pain 2. Interpret the findings from imaging and identify next steps in imaging.

Dermatology update : appropriate tests and monitoring of lesions

• Wednesday, April 29th, 2020 | 12:15pm - 1:00pm
• Learning Objectives: By the end of the...