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Measles Preparedness and Response

To: Ottawa Physicians and Nurse Practitioners
Date: March 7, 2025
From: Dr. Michelle Foote, Associate Medical Officer of Health

Dear Colleagues,

The Ministry of Health has shared a memorandum today, entitled “Measles Preparedness and Response,” which summarizes the current measles outbreak situation in Ontario and reviews reporting requirements and vaccination recommendations. View a copy of the memo.

More information on testing for measles, managing suspected and confirmed cases, and reporting, is...

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Ontario Adopts HPV Testing as Primary Cervical Screening Method

On March 3, 2025, Ontario will transition from Papanicolaou (Pap) testing to human papillomavirus (HPV) testing as the primary method for cervical cancer screening through the Ontario Cervical Screening Program (OCSP). This transition aims to improve early detection and prevention of cervical cancer by leveraging HPV testing’s higher sensitivity.

HPV testing offers greater sensitivity than cytology alone, significantly improving the detection of cervical pre-cancer and cancer....

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CME: 2025 Ethics Symposium Courage and Care - Navigating Moral Distress

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University of Ottawa’s Office of Continuing Professional Development

This course explores moral distress in healthcare from interdisciplinary perspectives, focusing on its impact on providers, patients, and organizations. It examines the consequences of prolonged moral distress, such as burnout, emotional exhaustion, and the increased intention to leave practice. Participants will analyze real-world cases to identify sources of moral distress, emphasizing the interaction between...

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CPD Credits: Zoonotic infections of the Canadian Arctic , CMAJ article

Earn credits for reading the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) article, Zoonotic infections of the Canadian Arctic .

CMAJ January 20, 2025 197 (2) E34-E43; DOI: https://doi.org/10.1503/cmaj.240541

Infectious diseases disproportionately affect people living in the remote Arctic and are often unrecognized by health care providers. This article summarizes key zoonoses to inform clinical care of patients living in Arctic communities, offering a detailed overview of their clinical...

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Professional Development & Resources

1. Black History Month: ‘Anti-Black racism has not left the health system’, Canadian Medical Association (CMA) article, Jan 31, 2025. Highlights conversations with Black physicians and the critical importance of representation in medicine for both patients and providers. Includes links to related resources for support and advocacy.
   
   
2. 74th Annual Refresher Course for Family Physicians April 10-11, partial Hybrid conference : Early Bird registration closing March 7th. University of Ottawa CPD. This...
   
   

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