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Clinical Application of the Long-Term Care (LTC) Fracture Prevention Recommendations for Frail Older Adults
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Fri, Mar 20, 2026 12:00 pm EDT
Long-term care (LTC) residents are more dependent, frail and vulnerable, and require more complex care than community-dwelling older adults.
Navigating WSIB for Family Physicians: Improving Patient Access and Your Practice
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Wed, Mar 25, 2026 8:00 am EDT
Many family physicians struggle with completing WSIB forms and advising patients on workplace injuries.
Infectious Disease & Assessment Tools on Conflicting Guidelines
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Fri, Mar 27, 2026 8:00 am EDT
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.
Osteoporosis and Fracture Prevention Workshop – March 2026
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Mon, Mar 30, 2026 1:30 pm EDT
In this workshop, facilitators will share insights from the 2023 updated clinical practice guideline for management of osteoporosis and fracture prevention in Canada, as well as actionable tools for screening, diagnosing and optimizing care.
Return-to-Work Planning in Family Medicine: Practical WSIB Considerations
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Wed, Apr 22, 2026 8:00 am EDT
Supporting patients with return‑to‑work planning and related WSIB documentation, such as FAF forms, can be complex for family physicians, particularly when balancing clinical care with administrative demands.
Caring for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
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Thu, Apr 30, 2026 12:00 pm EDT
Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) experience significant health inequities.
New HPV Testing for Cervical Screening — Information for Family Physicians
A summary of the new human papillomavirus (HPV) testing for cervical screening recommendations from the Ontario Cervical Screening Program (OCSP).
Measles
This resource provides the most up-to-date information on prevention and management of suspected cases in your practice.
Universal RSV Prevention Program: Summary Updates
This document outlines the updated RSV prevention programs in Ontario and the role of family physicians.
Transition to Practice Guide
This comprehensive resource provides essential insights into different practice models, compensation and benefits, regulatory requirements and more.
Information for Family Physicians About Mycoplasma pneumoniae Infection
This resource provides information on Mycoplasma pneumoniae Infection, including symptoms, testing, and treatment options.
COVID-19: Vaccines, Treatments and Testing Summary Information for Family Physicians
Updates on vaccines, testing and treatments for COVID-19.
Clinical Updates for Family Physicians: Fall 2024
The following summary highlights new and updated prevention programs in place to address seasonal respiratory and other significant illnesses affecting Ontarians.
March 3, 2026
Welcoming the Next Generation of Family Physicians
I am proud to welcome the 602 medical students who matched to family medicine in the first iteration of CaRMS in Ontario. By choosing family medicine, you are stepping into one of the most impactful roles in our health care system at a time when there is real opportunity to help shape its future.
December 23, 2025
95% of Ontarians Support Fixing the Referral System to Help Patients Get Care Faster: Poll
Family Physicians Call for a Modern Referral System to Improve Patient Access to Specialist Appointments and Diagnostic Tests (TORONTO, ON) — December 23, 2025 — New polling conducted by Abacus Data reveals that patients and families are waiting too long for answers about their health, and Ontarians overwhelmingly support modernizing the province’s referral system so patients can access care when they need it.
November 20, 2025
Outstanding Family Physicians Presented with Awards of Recognition
The Ontario College of Family Physicians Recognizes 13 Family Physicians Nominated by Their Peers TORONTO, November 20, 2025 – At a virtual ceremony on November 19, 2025, the Ontario College of Family Physicians (OCFP) honoured 13 family physicians and future family physicians from across the province.
May 15, 2025
Ontario Budget 2025: Momentum to Strengthen Primary Care
The Ontario College of Family Physicians (OCFP) welcomes the 2025 Ontario Budget and recent government announcements as meaningful steps to improve access to family doctors and strengthen the province’s healthcare system.
April 9, 2025
Brampton Family Physician Quarterbacks Care After Catastrophic Car Accident
Andree Decoste, of Brampton, credits her family doctor, Dr. Christopher Veenema, with coordinating care for her son, David, following a catastrophic car accident in 2019, while also supporting her through challenges of her own. Thankful for his dedication and care, Andree successfully nominated Dr. Veenema to be recognized by the Ontario College of Family Physicians (OCFP) as part of a campaign to highlight the essential role of family doctors.
March 4, 2025
OCFP welcomes aspiring family physicians: CaRMS 2025
Dear aspiring Family Physicians, I want to congratulate and welcome all who have just been matched to Family Medicine. The dedication that medical students and residents bring to our profession is exceptional, and we look forward to having you join this important and rewarding profession.
February 26, 2025
The Urgent Need for a Centralized Referral System in Ontario
Enabling Family Physicians with the Right Technology Will Help Patients Receive Faster Care Dr. Nicole Desmarais has seen the tragic consequences that can result from the lack of an effective referral system, as she tries tirelessly every day to connect her patients to the specialized care they need. The sole family physician in Hanmer, a small town in Greater Sudbury, Dr. Desmarais has had patients with life-threatening illnesses waiting for months – their condition worsening – while she searches, unsuccessfully, for the specialized care her patient needs.
February 12, 2025
Using Artificial Intelligence to Combat Administrative Burden
Family physicians share how using AI scribes allows them to give time back to patients. Dr. Vineet Nair, family physician and Co-chair of the Middlesex London Primary Care Network, says the benefits of using an AI scribe were immediate – and now he’ll never go back to practising without one.
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