Physicians' Update

Recent Articles (August 2024)

Publicly funded vaccine product replacement: Pentacel® replacing Pediacel® for DTaP-IPV-Hib vaccination.
Updated provincial polio vaccine recommendations: OPV given on or after April 1st, 2016 not valid for polio immunization
Pneumococcal vaccine program transition: Pneu-C-15 for routine childhood program and Pneu-C-20 for high-risk and older adult program.

New free 9-week group-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy CBT program in English starting in September, for patients who are expecting or have a child under 18 months of age No OHIP required.
Sessions currently available in English, and will be available in French in early 2025
Patients may self-refer for the program. Self-registration available here.

Topics and Dates:
- Suicide Prevention and Post Suicide Response, Oct. 23, 2024 | 12:00-13:00
- Regional Harm Reduction Programs and Services, Oct. 30 2024 | 12:00-13:00
- Advancing sexual health services through tech. and innovation, Nov. 06, 2024| 12:00-13:00
- Accredited for up to 3.0 Mainpro+ credits (1 credit per webinar)
Provider: Ottawa Public Health partnered with University of Ottawa Office of Continuing Professional Development
Registration: September 27, 2024 at 11:59PM; see full program details.

Friday, Oct. 18^th, 2024 |in person |The Civic Hospital, 1053 Carling Ave. Ottawa
Early Bird Deadline: September 20, 2024 AT 11:59PM. Registration Closes: October 16, 2024 AT 11:59PM
Registration; see full program agenda.

Online modules are self-paced and can be started at any time. The course will take approximately 5 to 6 hours (up to one hour per module) to complete.
1-credit-per-hour Self Learning program certified by the College Family Physicians of Canada for up to 6.5 Mainpro+® credits
Suitable for all medical and health profession learners and practitioners (including administrative and other staff). Registration. FAQs.

In-person, Friday Feb, 28^th , 2025, Infinity Centre | 2901 Gibford Dr, Ottawa
Lock in your Super Early Bird rate and get complimentary access to the 2026 Women's Health webinar. Offer ends August 31, 2024.
6.5 RCPSC | 6.5 Mainpro+ Credits Available
Provider: University of Ottawa. Register here; see full program here.

New At a Glance: Infection Prevention and Control Organizational Risk Assessment for Clinical Office Practice (July 2024), Public Health Ontario.
CME: Ottawa Stroke Summit, September 27, 2024. In-Person Location: Ottawa Conference and Event Centre. Registration closes Sept. 24^th, 2024.
Save the date: 74th Annual Refresher for Family Physicians. April 10 & 11, 2025.