Physicians' Update

Recent Articles (July 2021)

Fast access supports and tools are available to support health care worker mental wellbeing.
Resources include self-led support, peer support, and confidential clinician support.
For mental health resources and strategies to support your employees, see Ottawa Public Health’s webpage on workplace mental health, which includes an employer’s guide.

Physicians and nurse practitioners can now refer children and youth to 1Call1Click.ca, a new mental health and addictions service designed to match the complex needs of children, from birth to 21 years of age.
Make a referral, see a patient’s circle of care and access patient charts using EpicCare link.
Physicians and nurse practitioners may also wish to share information about this service with patients wanting to access 1Call1Click.ca independently. Direct patient contact begins with a phone call (613-230-2360) or submission of an online form. Once connected, service providers will work with patients to help select the best service for their mental health and addiction needs and assist with making an appointment.

New service available in Orléans in collaboration with the Orléans-Cumberland Community Resources Centre (OCCRC) that allows babies to be weighed on an accurate scale.
Ottawa Public Health is increasing in-person breastfeeding support by certified lactation consultants (IBCLC), now 3 days a week, by appointment. Appointments are booked through the Baby Help Line 613-580-2424, ext. 23774.
OPH’s Public Health Nurse home visiting service continues to accept referrals. Refer via: web form or fax the pdf referral form to 613-580-9646.