Changing The Way We Work (COVID-19) Community of Practice

Please join us for the 110th session in our series "Changing the Way We Work" on Friday, June 26, 2026! In this session, we will share an update on circulating infectious diseases. We will also explore how emergency preparedness for large-scale events—like the FIFA World Cup—addresses extreme heat and communicable disease response through coordinated clinical care and public health strategies to p...

Please join us for the 109th session in our series "Changing the Way We Work" on Friday, June 5, 2026! In this session, we will share an update on circulating infectious diseases. We will also provide an overview of changes to Ontario's ColonCancerCheck (CCC) program and its role in supporting evidence‑based colorectal cancer screening. The main program will be held from 7:55-9 a.m., with a possib...

Please join us for the 108 th session in our series "Changing the Way We Work" on Friday, May 22, 2026! In this session, we will share an update on the Hantavirus and any circulating infectious diseases. We will also explore practical, evidence-informed strategies for post–myocardial infarction (MI) care in family practice, including an overview of a newly developed clinical pathway to support pat...

Please join us for the 107th session in our series "Changing the Way We Work" on Friday, May 1, 2026! In this session, we will share an update on circulating infectious diseases. We will also discuss an updated approach to the assessment and management of endometriosis based on recent guidelines. The main program will be held from 7:55-9 a.m., with a possible extension until 9:15 a.m. for addition...

Please join us for the 106th session in our series "Changing the Way We Work" on Friday, April 17, 2026! In this session, we will share an update on circulating infectious diseases. We will also provide updates on the KidneyWise Clinical Toolkit based on new evidence from clinical practice guidelines and feedback from clinical providers. The main program will be held from 7:55-9 a.m., with a possi...

Please join us for the 105th session in our series "Changing the Way We Work" on Friday, March 27, 2026! In this session, we will share a brief respiratory update and reflect on lessons learned as we near the end of this year's winter season. We will also discuss a practical approach to addressing conflicting guidelines in clinical practice. The main program will be held from 7:55-9 a.m., with a p...

Please join us for the 104 th session in our series "Changing the Way We Work" on Friday, March 6, 2026! In this session, we will share an update on circulating infectious diseases, particularly on returned traveller illness. We will also dive into a practical exploration of strategies beyond Menopausal Hormone Therapy (MHT) to optimize physical, mental, and metabolic health in older women. Paneli...

Please join us for the 103rd session in our series "Changing the Way We Work" on Friday, February 20, 2026! In this session, we will share an update on circulating infectious diseases and also highlight key points from the new hypertension guidelines and how to implement them in practice.  Panelists:             Dr. Daniel Warshafsky, Associate Chief Medical Officer of Health at the Office of the...

Please join us for the 102 nd in our series "Changing the Way We Work" on Friday, February 6, 2026! In this session, we will share an update on circulating infectious diseases. We will also explore best practices for MSK imaging to support effective clinical decision-making.  Panelists:          Dr. Allison McGeer, Infectious Disease Specialist, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, ON  Dr. Daniel Warsha...

Please join us for the 101st in our series "Changing the Way We Work" on Friday, January 16, 2026! In this session, we will have an update on circulating infectious disease, including managing an intense flu season. We will also provide the latest update on e-Referral developments along with a preview of upcoming Patients before Paperwork (Pb4P) workstreams. The main program will be held from 7:55...

Please join us for the 100th in our series "Changing the Way We Work" on Friday, December 5, 2025, during which we will both learn and celebrate with the help of special guests! In this session, we will have a brief respiratory update and review antiviral therapy for seasonal influenza. We will also discuss current public health issues, the partnership between public health and primary care and ex...

Please join us for the 99th in our series "Changing the Way We Work" on Friday, November 21, 2025. In this session, we will have an update on circulating respiratory illnesses. We will also discuss the management of migraine including information about new medications that are available and recommendations from the recently updated Canadian migraine treatment guidelines. The main program will be h...

In this session, we will have an update on circulating infectious diseases. We will also provide an overview of the new provincial abdominal aortic aneurysm screening program and it's roll out in primary care.  Panelists   Dr. Daniel Warshafsky, Associate Chief Medical Officer of Health at the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health, Toronto, ON    Dr. Varun Kapila, Vascular Provincial Lead...

In this session, we will have an update on circulating infectious diseases. We will also provide a fresh perspective on nutritional counselling, including actionable ways to translate this knowledge into practice, for our patients with diabetes, dyslipidemia and/or hypertension. Panelists:             Dr. Gerald Evans, Infectious Disease Specialist and Professor of Medicine (Infectious Diseases),...

In this session, we had a brief update on infectious diseases. We also discussed advances in the management of metabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver disease, formerly known as Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).  Panelists:             Dr. Daniel Warshafsky, Associate Chief Medical Officer of Health at the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health, Toronto, ON Dr. Hemant Shah,...

In this session, we will review respiratory illness prevention and management for the fall, including vaccine updates.  Panelists:             Dr. Daniel Warshafsky, Associate Chief Medical Officer of Health at the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health, Toronto, ON Dr. Allison McGeer, Infectious Disease Specialist, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, ON Host:   Dr. Jobin Varughese, OCFP Preside...

In this session, we will share a brief overview on infectious disease and discuss TB test interpretation and treatment for latent TB. We will also discuss practical strategies around retirement planning for physicians, including providing clarity on the newly available pension plans.  Panelists:             Dr. Zain Chagla, Co-Medical Director Infection Control and Head of Infectious Diseases Serv...

In this session, we will have a brief overview of infectious diseases. We will also explore the latest advancements in AI in clinics and practical strategies for integrating them into your practice. Additionally, with experts predicting higher-than-usual temperatures this summer, we will discuss a practical approach to counselling patients regarding heat-related illness and supporting those at the...

In this session, we will provide an overview on circulating infectious diseases. Due to popular demand, we will also continue the discussion on clinical updates and best practices in management of common sexually transmitted infections, including trichomoniasis and HSV.  Panelists:             Dr. Daniel Warshafsky, Associate Chief Medical Officer of Health at the Office of the Chief Medical Offic...

In this session, Dr. Allison McGeer will provide an overview on circulating infectious diseases. We will also hear from Dr. Tara Kiran, co-founder and former moderator of this Community of Practice.  She will briefly discuss the OurCare Standard and then dive into how we can work differently based on her insights gained from observing primary care systems in other countries.  Panelists:          ...

In this session, we will provide an overview on circulating infectious diseases. We will also discuss clinical updates and best practices in management of common sexually transmitted infections such as chlamydia, gonorrhea and herpes.  Panelists:             Dr. Daniel Warshafsky, Associate Chief Medical Officer of Health at the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health, Toronto, ON Dr. Rachit...

In this session, we will provide an overview on circulating infectious diseases. We will also explore an approach to penicillin allergy (de)labelling and best practices in newcomer care, including appropriate screening and efficient billing.  Panelists:             Dr. Daniel Warshafsky, Associate Chief Medical Officer of Health at the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health, Toronto, ON Dr....

In this session, we will provide an overview on circulating infectious diseases. We also review new topical dermatology treatments, including topical roflumilast and clascoterone.  Panelists:             Dr. Gerald Evans, Infectious Disease Specialist and Professor of Medicine (Infectious Diseases), Queen's University, Kingston, ON  Dr. Juthika Thakur, Dermatologist, Canadian Dermatology Centre, T...

In this session, we provide an overview on circulating infectious diseases and also review the changes to the Ontario Cervical Screening Program's implementation of HPV testing.  Panelists:          Dr. Daniel Warshafsky, Associate Chief Medical Officer of Health at the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health, Toronto, ON Dr. Jonathan Isenberg, Provincial Primary Care Lead, Cancer Screening,...

 In this session, we will provide an overview on circulating infectious diseases. We will also provide practical tips on navigating the Ontario Disability Support Program application process and review AI tools to reduce administrative burden. The main program will be held from 7:55-9 a.m., with a potential extension until 9:15 a.m. for additional Q&A. We appreciate you submitting questions at reg...