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

In this session, we will present COVID updates and focus on recent trends in vaccine-preventable diseases (measles, pertussis, and pneumococcal disease) in Ontario. We will also spend some time talking about strategies to help with the common hurdles faced with e-consults.  Panelists:   Dr. Sarah Wilson,  Public Health Physician, Public Health Ontario; Associate Professor, Dalla Lana School of Pub...

In this session, we will  present  COVID  updates  and be joined by the "Charting Coach" where we will talk about strategies to help us  finish our day  with today's work done.  Panelists   Dr. Sarah Smith, Rural Family Physician, Alberta, Charting Coach for Physicians  Dr. Janine McCready, Infectious Disease Physician, Michael Garron Hospital, Toronto, ON      Co-hosts   Dr. Mekalai Kumanan, OCFP...

We share updates on COVID-19 epidemiology, boosters and IPAC measures in primary care settings. We also discuss and share some practical tips on how to leverage digital tools to help reduce some administrative burden that can help find some time in your day. As usual, we had lots of time for Q&A. We appreciate you submitting your questions at registration to help us plan this session. Panelists Dr...

We talk about the latest evidence and practical tips related to diagnosing and treating Long COVID in family practice. We'll also discuss how you can support patients with Long COVID to access the disability and income supports that they need. Panelists Dr. Gary Bloch, Family Physician, St. Michael's Hospital and Inner City Health Associates; Associate Professor at the University of Toronto; AMS P...

We talk about digital tools that can support practice and then shift to COVID, discussing where we are and what the future might hold. We also discuss the latest evidence on COVID vaccination, provide updates and answer your COVID questions. Panelists Dr. Mohamed Alarakhia, Managing Director, eHealth Centre of Excellence, Kitchener, ON Dr. Allison McGeer, Infectious Disease Specialist, Mount Sinai...

Panelists: Dr. Andrew Pinto, Director of the Upstream Lab, Public Health and Preventive Medicine Specialist and Family Physician, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, ON  Dr. Gerald Evans, Infectious Disease Specialist and Chair of the Division of Infectious Diseases, Queen's University, Kingston, ON  Mr. Norm Umali, Pharmacist, VHA Home HealthCare, Toronto, ON   Co-hosts: Dr. Mekalai Kumanan, OCFP Pr...

Please join us for the 54th in our series "Changing the way we work" on Friday, December 16, 2022, at 7:55-9:15 am.  We will reflect on the important role family physicians have taken during the pandemic by discussing some of the evidence summarized in the 3-part Ontario Science Table briefs on primary care. We'll discuss practical strategies for integrating virtual care in your office given where...

Please join us for the 53rd in our series "Changing the way we work" on Friday, December 2, 2022, at 7:55-9:15 am. We will discuss the latest epidemiological trends in the province, antiviral treatments for influenza, new ILI centres in the province, COVID updates and more. As usual, we'll answer your questions and encourage you to submit these at registration to help us plan the session. Panelist...

Panelists: Dr. Rosemarie Lall, Family Physician, Platinum Medical FHO Lead, Toronto, ON Dr. Janine McCready, Infectious Disease Physician, Michael Garron Hospital, Toronto, ON Co-hosts: Dr. Mekalai Kumanan, OCFP President, Family Physician, Two Rivers Family Health Team, Chief of Family Medicine, Cambridge, ON Dr. Liz Muggah, Senior Clinical Advisor, Primary Care, Ontario Health; Family Physician,...

Panelists: Dr. Angela M. Cheung, General Internist and Senior Scientist, University Health Network and KY and Betty Ho Chair of Integrative Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON  Mr. Adam Brown, Advanced Practice Physiotherapist and Director of Cornerstone Physiotherapy, Toronto, ON  Dr. Jennifer Hulme, Emergency Physician, University Health Network, Toronto, ON  Dr. Gerald Evans, Infectiou...

Panelists: Dr. Upton Allen, Division Head, Pediatric Infectious Diseases, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON  Dr. Amanda Adams, Family Physician, Oak Valley Health, Markham, ON and Founder of the Max the Vax campaign  Dr. Daniel Warshafsky, Senior Medical Consultant at the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health, Toronto, ON Co-hosts: Dr. Liz Muggah, OCFP President, Family Physician...

Panelists: Dr. Amy Montour, Palliative Care Physician, Six Nations of the Grand River, ON  Dr. Fahad Razak, General Internist, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, ON and Scientific Director of the Ontario COVID-19 Science Advisory Table  Dr. Jeffrey Pernica, Head of the Division of Infectious Disease, Department of Pediatrics, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON and Co-Chair of the Ontario Immunization...