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The Physicians' Newsletter topics of interest for physicians and primary care professionals including:

  • Up-to-date clinical information
  • Trends in the medical community
  • Surveillance data
  • Platform to promote primary care events
  • Review of community programs / services to benefit your patients
Past IssueTopics
November, 2024
  • In This Issue - November 2024
  • Niagara Region’s Infant and Child Development Program (ICDS)
  • Free Nicotine Replacement Therapy for Patients
  • November is Radon Action Month
  • Reporting a Disease to Public Health
  • Respiratory Surveillance
  • Medical Advisories & Memos
October, 2024
  • In This Issue - October 2024
  • Accessing and Updating Immunization Records
  • Community Paramedicine Referrals
  • National Breastfeeding Week was October 1 - 7
  • COVID-19 Testing Updates
  • Antiviral Resources
  • Respiratory Surveillance
  • Enhanced 18-Month Well-Baby Visits
  • Free, unbiased, MAINPRO-accredited CME
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder in Primary Care: Assessment, Counseling and Next Steps
  • Medical Advisories & Memos
September, 2024
  • In This Issue - September 2024
  • HIV Testing Guidelines
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy program for parents
  • Home Visiting Programs
  • National Infection Control Week is October 14 - 18
  • New Measles Resources
  • Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy
  • Breastfeeding “Making a Difference” Level 2
  • SickKids Paediatric ID Update 2024
  • Medical Advisories & Memos
August, 2024
  • In This Issue - August 2024
  • Addressing Parental Vaccine Hesitancy in Primary Care Settings (Survey)
  • Tools & Resources to Support your Practice
  • Physical and Mental Health Connections
  • World Suicide Prevention Day
  • FREE TRAINING: Breastfeeding “Making a Difference” Level 2
July, 2024
  • In This Issue - July 2024
  • UPDATE: Niagara Health RAAM clinics have transitioned to walk-in model
  • Swabs for Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Testing
  • NEW IPAC Resource for Clinical Office Practice
  • Tips for Vaccine Storage
  • World Hepatitis Day
June, 2024
  • In This Issue - June 2024
  • Measles Travel-Related Reminders and Resources
  • Updated Clinical Recommendations for COVID-19 Antiviral Therapy and Changes to Paxlovid Funding
  • Rabies Risk & Reporting within Niagara
  • Reporting Animal Bites or Scratches 
  • Questions regarding rabies risk assessments or follow up
  • Food-borne Illness Reporting
  • FREE Online Prenatal Education
  • Antenatal Care Pathway
  • UPDATE: This Year’s Grade 7 Immunization Campaign is Finished
  • Student Catch Up for Grade 7 Vaccines
  • Health Care Provider Action
  • Introducing Niagara Health's Chief of Primary Care: Jennifer Robert
May, 2024
  • In This Issue - May 2024
  • Nicotine Pouch Risks: Insights for Healthcare Providers
  • 2024 Blacklegged Tick Established Risk Areas Map and Lyme Disease Clinical Guidance Resources
  • Lyme diseases clinical guidance resources 
  • Mental Health Week 2024: The Importance of Compassion and Self-Compassion
  • Immunization Record Review for 2023-2024 is Over
  • Respiratory Surveillance
  • Surveillance Update: Influenza Activity is Lower
April, 2024
  • In This Issue - April 2024
  • Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5N1 Updates
  • Opioid and Safer Supply Resources for Health Care Professionals
  • Navigating addiction programs and services in Niagara
  • Respiratory Surveillance
  • Surveillance Update: Influenza Activity is Lower
  • Tick Submissions in Niagara
  • World Hand Hygiene Day 2024
  • Celebrating Doctors Day and Nurses Week
  • Opioid Use in Primary Care Virtual Conference
  •  LEAP Long-Term Care
  • Canadian Serious Illness Conversation
  • Ask the Expert: Workshop on Schizophrenia
March, 2024
  • In This Issue - March 2024
  • Measles Update and Resources
  • Resources:
  • Oral Health Month: Feeding and Early Childhood Caries
  • UPDATE: Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) Program
  • Health care provider action:
  • Practical Guide to STI risk assessment for Clinicians
  • Practical tips:
  • CBT Postpartum Depression Program for Parents in Niagara
  • Respiratory Surveillance
  • Surveillance Update: Influenza Activity is Lower
  • 2023 - 2024 Respiratory Season
  • FREE TRAINING: Breastfeeding - Making a Difference (Level 1)
  • Training Highlights:
  • Reproductive and perinatal mental illness: An introduction for health care professionals
  • Learning Objectives:
February, 2024
  • In This Issue - February 2024
  • World TB Day and TB-Up Program
  • Ontario's COVID-19 Vaccine Medical Exemption Form Discontinued
  • Maternal Mental Health CME Now Available
  • Learning Objectives
  • Keynote Speakers
  • More Information
  • Respiratory Surveillance
  • Surveillance Update: Influenza Activity is Lower
  • 2023 - 2024 Respiratory Season
  • FREE TRAINING: Breastfeeding - Making a Difference (Level 1)
  • Training Highlights:
  • Registration: 
  • Mini Expo: Enhancing Healthcare through Community Paramedicine
January, 2024
  • In This Issue - January 2024
  • Join the Emergent Literacy Program
  • Prepare For Your Upcoming Fridge Inspection
  • 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline
  • Palliative Care Virtual Monitoring Program
  • Program Outcomes
  • Eligibility
  • Referral
  • More Information
  • Respiratory Surveillance
  • Surveillance Update: Influenza Activity is Lower
  • 2023 - 2024 Respiratory Season
  • UPCOMING CME: Reserve your spot SOON!
  • Niagara Region Public Health Rounds: Focus on Maternal Mental Health and Adverse Childhood Experiences
  • Keynote speakers:
  • 27th Annual Cardiology Day: Niagara Health Hospital and Regional Rounds
  • Keynote speakers:
  • Learning Objectives
  • Register
  • Medical Advisories and Memos
January, 2024
  • SPECIAL EDITION
  • UPCOMING CME: Niagara Region Public Health Rounds: Focus on Maternal Mental Health and Adverse Childhood Experiences
  • Keynote peakers:
  • Learning Objectives
  • Register
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