School Immunization Programs
Resources Canada vs HPV (HPV prevention guides for patients, resources for providers) Program Extensions to 2023 for Publicly Funded Vaccines School Immunization Program Crisis: Role of Advocacy and Collaboration (Federation of Medical Women of Canada) Maintaining Immunizations for School Age Children During Covid-19 Report Infographics Package A Caregivers Guide to Safeguarding School Age Children’s Health […]
Bits & Pieces: UpToDate price change and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue UpToDate price changes coming in October Welcome to Veronica Jiang Member stories #AFHTO2022 updates- ED networking sessions and more Long COVID materials and more WSIB health and safety rebates are available – and they’re doubled for 2022! Ministry and Ontario Health updates- MH data and substance […]
QI in Action eBulletin #121: Primary Care Ontario Practice-Based Learning and Research Network (POPLAR)
In this Issue: What is POPLAR and How to Join Examining the Work Done by Interprofessional Healthcare Providers Pan-Canadian Study on Outpatient Interventions for Mild to Moderate COVID-19 CareCanvas: A New Tool to Support Practice Improvement Upcoming Events What is POPLAR and How to Join Content below developed by POPLAR The Primary Care Ontario […]
Bits & Pieces: bivalent COVID-19 booster dose and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Ontarians aged 18+ eligible for bivalent COVID-19 booster dose Reminder- Wellness Check: Dealing with Transitions and Managing Stress, Sep. 15 New resources- Cannabis and Older Adults Reminder- submit questions for the fireside chat with the Ministry of Health and Ontario Health by Sep. 23 OHT and […]
Bits & Pieces: aconitine poisoning memo and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue CMOH memo re aconitine poisoning Reminder- Wellness Check: Dealing with Transitions and Managing Stress, Sep. 15 Member stories Submit questions for the fireside chat with the Ministry of Health and Ontario Health by Sep. 23 First boosters open for children 5- to 11-years-old and more Reminder […]
First boosters open for children 5- to 11-years-old, updated public health guidance going into the fall
September 1, 2022 Dear members, Yesterday, the government announced that first boosters for children 5- to 11-years-old would be available as of today through the provincial COVID-19 vaccination portal or by calling the Provincial Vaccine Contact Centre at 1-833-943-3900. Primary care plays a huge role in the delivery of paediatric vaccines, including with counselling and […]
Bits & Pieces: deadline to come to #AFHTO2022 for free and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Deadline to come to #AFHTO2022 for free is today Reminder- Wellness Check: Dealing with Transitions and Managing Stress, Sep. 15 Member stories Paxlovid memo, addendum to COVID-19 PPE guidance and more Integrate early literacy into your practice with Early Words/Premiers mots Ontario Health seeking feedback […]
Bits & Pieces: social worker focus groups and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Social worker focus groups at #AFHTO2022 Resources needed for library refresh Hamilton FHT Green Initiative Member stories Want to come to #AFHTO2022 for free? COVID-19 vaccination for kids under 5 materials and more Free online module- Management of Transient lschemic Attack (TIA) and Minor Stroke ECHO […]
Government’s 5-point Plan to Stay Open: Health System Stability and Recovery
To EDs/admin leads, board chairs and lead clinicians of AFHTO member teams Dear members, This morning the government released its 5-point Plan to Stay Open: Health System Stability and Recovery. With a plan to focus on protecting hospital capacity and supporting long-term care, we are disappointed that there was no tangible supports for primary care […]
Bits & Pieces: Wellness Check – Dealing with Transitions and Managing Stress, and more
Your Weekly News & Updates In This Issue Wellness Check: Dealing with Transitions and Managing Stress Sep. 15 Farewell to Sombo Saviye Ontario Health seeking Regional Clinical Leads EMR queries for under 5 vaccines and more Deadline to nominate a partner or healthcare inspiration for an AFHTO Board award this Friday Upcoming events including […]