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To: Ottawa Physicians and Nurse Practitioners
Date: October 23, 2025
From: Dr. Michelle Foote, Associate Medical Officer of Health
Subject: Measles update October 23, 2025
Dear Colleagues,
Ottawa Public Health (OPH) has recently confirmed five measles infections among related individuals.
If you are a physician and have not yet registered, please take a moment to fill out the short, new
Ottawa Public Health’s Healthy Growth and Development Program, in collaboration with McMaster University, is offering a free, online,
Each year on September 30, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation honours survivors of residential schools, their families, and communities. For health professionals, it is also a moment to reflect on how colonization continues to shape healthcare systems and the experiences of Indigenous patients today.
University of Ottawa’s Office of Continuing Professional Development
Focus is on Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders, with updates and clinical applications of the new Canadian Perinatal Mental Health guidelines. In live seminars, you will hear directly from perinatal mental health experts on how to identify, support, and treat pregnant and lactating individuals in today’s complex healthcare environment.
University of Ottawa’s Office of Continuing Professional Development
Refresher of current guidelines and standards for the work-up and management of common endocrine disorders and diabetes therapies. Includes an interactive workshop to explore and gain practical experience with a variety of devices commonly used in the management of diabetes.
To: Ottawa Physicians and Nurse Practitioners
Date: September 25, 2025
From: Dr. Laura Bourns, Deputy Medical Officer of Health
Subject: Information for the 2025/2026 COVID-19 Vaccine Program and Universal Influenza Immunization Program
Dear Colleagues,
This communication provides details on the 2025-2026 Universal Influenza Immunization Program (UIIP) and COVID-19 vaccine program.
To: Ottawa Physicians and Nurse Practitioners
Date: September 22, 2025
From: Dr. Emil Prikryl, Associate Medical Officer of Health
Subject: Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever Exposures at Long Point, ON
Dear Colleagues,
Please see linked below a memo from Ontario’s Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health regarding Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF) exposures at Long Point, Ontario.
To: Ottawa Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, and Midwives
Date: September 18, 2025
From: Dr. Laura Bourns, Deputy Medical Officer of Health
Subject: Product ordering information for Ontario’s RSV prevention programs
Dear Colleagues,
In follow-up to the Public Health Alert shared September 15, 2025 ‘
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