Physicians' Update

Recent Articles (February 2020)

Ottawa Public Health has created a new webpage to facilitate access to our online resources for physicians and health care professionals regarding novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
Updates and messages to physicians and health professionals will be posted on OttawaPublicHealth.ca/ncov
COVID-19 is reportable under Ontario’s public health legislation. Ottawa Public Health should be notified regarding any individuals being tested for COVID-19. If you suspect an individual may be infected with COVID-19, report the suspected case to Ottawa Public Health by calling 613-580-6744 (24/7). Please note that laboratory confirmation is not required to report a suspected COVID-19 case.

1 in 7 households in Ottawa report being marginally to severely food insecure. Some of your patients may be experiencing food insecurity, potentially leading to poorer physical and mental health and higher rates of chronic conditions including depression, diabetes and heart disease.
The Center for Effective Practice (CEP) offers a clinical tool designed to be used over a series of visits to identify those who live in poverty.
Patients who screen positively for food insecurity can be referred to Food Access programs by using the FoodLink Directory.

Save the date: Wednesday Oct. 14^th, 2020 Ottawa Public Health is hosting its 3^rd annual Family Physician Update.
Have your say: help us determine the topics by sending in your suggestions
Consider joining the 2020 Planning Committee, an important consultative role working towards accreditation, with minimal time commitment.

Ottawa Public Health’s Healthy Eating Active Living team is looking for planning committee members, with a focus on nutrition, to build an accredited webinar series.
For accreditation purposes, they would like to recruit 1-2 practicing family physicians.
If you are interested in joining this committee, please contact: Emily.Spencer@ottawa.ca

Upcoming noon-hour accredited webinars for family physicians, hosted by University of Ottawa’s Office of Continuing Professional Development.
All sessions certified for MainPro+ credits (0.75 hours). Cost is $10 per webinar.
Find more information on topic schedule and registration here.

April 2-3, 2020: Largest francophone medical gathering outside Quebec.
Early bird registration fees until March 31^st, 2020. This program is accredited for up to 14 Mainpro credits.
Register here. See full program here.