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SUMMARY:Infectious Disease & the New Publicly Funded Prenatal Screening Tests
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the 113th session in our series “Changing the Way We Work” on Friday\, October 2\, 2026! In this session\, we will share an update on circulating infectious diseases. We will also discuss the new publicly available prenatal screening tests. The main program will be held from 7:55-9:00 a.m.\, with a possible extension until 9:15 a.m. for additional Q&A. We appreciate you submitting questions at the time of registration to help us plan the session. \n\n\n\nView Past Sessions and Materialshttps://dfcm.utoronto.ca/changing-way-we-work-community-practice \n\n\n\nPanelists:            \n\n\n\n\nDr. Gerald Evans\, Infectious Disease Specialist and Chair of the Division of Infectious Diseases\, Queen’s University\, Kingston\, ON\n\n\n\nDr. Anjali Oberai MD\, FCFP\, Primary Care NE Lead ON Health\, Rural Generalist\, Associate Professor NOSM U\, Wawa\, ON\n\n\n\n\nHost:  \n\n\n\n\nDr. Eric Wong\, OCFP President\, Family Physician\, Acting Vice-Dean\, Medical Education & Professor\, Department of Family Medicine at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry\, Western University\n\n\n\n\nModerator:  \n\n\n\n\nDr. Eleanor Colledge\, Family Physician\, South East Toronto Family Health Team\, Toronto\, ON\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe Changing the Way We Work Community of Practice for Ontario Family Physicians is co-organized by the Quality and Innovation Program\, Department of Family and Community Medicine\, University of Toronto\, and the Ontario College of Family Physicians.  \n\n\n\nThis one-credit-per-hour Group Learning program has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for up to 120.00 Mainpro+ credits
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/infectious-disease-the-new-publicly-funded-prenatal-screening-tests/
CATEGORIES:Changing The Way We Work (COVID-19)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260918T000000
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SUMMARY:Infectious Disease & Progress Update on the Primary Care Action Plan & Opportunities for Family Physicians
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the 112th session in our series “Changing the Way We Work” on Friday\, September 18\, 2026! In this session\, we will share an update on circulating infectious diseases. Dr. Jane Philpott will provide an update on Ontario’s Primary Care Action Plan and the province’s goal of connecting every Ontarian to a family doctor or primary care team. She will also highlight opportunities for family physicians to support this work through team-based care\, patient attachment initiatives\, and partnerships with local primary care organizations. The session will explore how these approaches can help strengthen primary care\, improve access for patients\, and better support family physicians in delivering comprehensive\, coordinated care. The main program will be held from 7:55-9:00 a.m.\, with a possible extension until 9:15 a.m. for additional Q&A. We appreciate you submitting questions at the time of registration to help us plan the session. \n\n\n\nView Past Sessions and Materialshttps://dfcm.utoronto.ca/changing-way-we-work-community-practice \n\n\n\nPanelists:            \n\n\n\n\nDr. Allison McGeer\, Infectious Disease Specialist\, Mount Sinai Hospital\, Toronto\, ON\n\n\n\nDr. Jane Philpott\, Chair\, Primary Care Action Team\, Ministry of Health\n\n\n\n\nHost:  \n\n\n\n\nDr. Jobin Varughese\, OCFP President\, Family Physician\, Assistant Dean of Primary Care Education for the School of Medicine at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU)\, Brampton\, ON\n\n\n\n\nModerator:  \n\n\n\n\nDr. Ali Damji\, Family Physician\, Credit Valley Family Health Team\, Mississauga\, ON\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe Changing the Way We Work Community of Practice for Ontario Family Physicians is co-organized by the Quality and Innovation Program\, Department of Family and Community Medicine\, University of Toronto\, and the Ontario College of Family Physicians.  \n\n\n\nThis one-credit-per-hour Group Learning program has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for up to 120.00 Mainpro+ credits
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/infectious-disease-pcat-update-on-whats-next-for-primary-care/
CATEGORIES:Changing The Way We Work (COVID-19)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260724T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260724T090000
DTSTAMP:20260724T130315Z
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SUMMARY:Infectious Disease & Practical Nutrition Guidance for Clinicians
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the 111th session in our series “Changing the Way We Work” on Friday\, July 24\, 2026! In this session\, we will share an update on circulating infectious diseases. Back by popular demand\, we will also explore key nutrition topics and offer practical guidance for confidently addressing common patient questions about nutrition in clinical practice including topics ranging from protein\, fasting\, weight-loss and popular supplements. The main program will be held from 7:55-9:00 a.m.\, with a possible extension until 9:15 a.m. for additional Q&A. We appreciate you submitting questions at the time of registration to help us plan the session. \n\n\n\nView Past Sessions and Materialshttps://dfcm.utoronto.ca/changing-way-we-work-community-practice \n\n\n\nPanelists:            \n\n\n\n\nDr. Zain Chagla\, Co-Medical Director Infection Control and Head of Infectious Diseases Service\, Infectious Disease Physician\, St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton\, Hamilton\, ON\n\n\n\nDr. Mary Sco. MD\, PhD – Locum Tenens Family Physician\, Adjunct Lecturer DFCM University of Toronto\, Toronto\, ON\n\n\n\n\nHost:  \n\n\n\n\nDr. Jobin Varughese\, OCFP President\, Family Physician\, Assistant Dean of Primary Care Education for the School of Medicine at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU)\, Brampton\, ON\n\n\n\n\nModerator:  \n\n\n\n\nDr. Eleanor Colledge\, Staff Physician\, South East Toronto Family Health Team\, Assistant Professor\, Department of Family and Community Medicine\, Temerty Faculty of Medicine\, University of Toronto\, Toronto\, ON\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe Changing the Way We Work Community of Practice for Ontario Family Physicians is co-organized by the Quality and Innovation Program\, Department of Family and Community Medicine\, University of Toronto\, and the Ontario College of Family Physicians.  \n\n\n\nThis one-credit-per-hour Group Learning program has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for up to 120.00 Mainpro+ credits
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/infectious-disease-practical-nutrition-guidance-for-clinicians/
CATEGORIES:Changing The Way We Work (COVID-19)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260626T080000
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SUMMARY:Infectious Disease & Emergency Preparedness for Large-Scale Events
DESCRIPTION: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 protect attendees and the broader population. The main program will be held from 7:55-9 a.m.\, with a possible extension until 9:15 a.m. for additional Q&A. We appreciate you submitting questions at the time of registration to help us plan the session. \n\n\n\nView Past Sessions and Materialshttps://dfcm.utoronto.ca/changing-way-we-work-community-practice \n\n\n\nPanelists:            \n\n\n\n\nDr. Daniel Warshafsky\, Associate Chief Medical Officer of Health at the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health\, Toronto\, ON\n\n\n\nDr. Michelle Murti\, Chief Medical Officer of Health of Toronto Public Health\n\n\n\n\nHost:  \n\n\n\n\nDr. Jobin Varughese\, OCFP President\, Family Physician\, Assistant Dean of Primary Care Education for the School of Medicine at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU)\, Brampton\, ON\n\n\n\n\nModerator:  \n\n\n\n\nDr. Ali Damji\, Family Physician\, Credit Valley Family Health Team\, Mississauga\, ON\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe Changing the Way We Work Community of Practice for Ontario Family Physicians is co-organized by the Quality and Innovation Program\, Department of Family and Community Medicine\, University of Toronto\, and the Ontario College of Family Physicians.  \n\n\n\nThis one-credit-per-hour Group Learning program has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for up to 120.00 Mainpro+ credits
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/infectious-disease-emergency-preparedness-for-large-scale-events/
CATEGORIES:Changing The Way We Work (COVID-19)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260605T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260605T090000
DTSTAMP:20260605T130417Z
CREATED:20260514T184757Z
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SUMMARY:Infectious Disease & The ColonCancerCheck (CCC) Program
DESCRIPTION: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 possible extension until 9:15 a.m. for additional Q&A. We appreciate you submitting questions at the time of registration to help us plan the session. \n\n\n\nView Past Sessions and Materialshttps://dfcm.utoronto.ca/changing-way-we-work-community-practice \n\n\n\nPanelists:            \n\n\n\n\nDr. Daniel Warshafsky\, Associate Chief Medical Officer of Health at the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health\, Toronto\, ON\n\n\n\nDr. Aisha Lofters\, Family Physician\, Provincial Primary Care Cancer Screening Lead\, Ontario Health and Associate Professor in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at the University of Toronto\n\n\n\nBronwen McCurdy\, Director\, ColonCancerCheck/GI Endoscopy Program\, Ontario Cervical Screening Program and Emerging Programs\n\n\n\n\nHost:  \n\n\n\n\nDr. Jobin Varughese\, OCFP President\, Family Physician\, Assistant Dean of Primary Care Education for the School of Medicine at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU)\, Brampton\, ON\n\n\n\n\nModerator:  \n\n\n\n\nDr. Eleanor Colledge\, Staff Physician\, South East Toronto Family Health Team\, Assistant Professor\, Department of Family and Community Medicine\, Temerty Faculty of Medicine\, University of Toronto\, Toronto\, ON\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe Changing the Way We Work Community of Practice for Ontario Family Physicians is co-organized by the Quality and Innovation Program\, Department of Family and Community Medicine\, University of Toronto\, and the Ontario College of Family Physicians.  \n\n\n\nThis one-credit-per-hour Group Learning program has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for up to 32.00 Mainpro+ credits
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/infectious-disease-the-coloncancercheck-ccc-program/
CATEGORIES:Changing The Way We Work (COVID-19)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260522T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260522T090000
DTSTAMP:20260522T130210Z
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SUMMARY:Infectious Disease & Post-MI Care in Family Practice
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the 108th 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 patient management and follow-up. The main program will be held from 7:55-9 a.m.\, with a possible extension until 9:15 a.m. for additional Q&A. We appreciate you submitting questions at the time of registration to help us plan the session. \n\n\n\nView Past Sessions and Materialshttps://dfcm.utoronto.ca/changing-way-we-work-community-practice \n\n\n\nPanelists:            \n\n\n\n\nDr. Alon Vaisman\, Infectious Diseases and Infection Control Physician\, Toronto\, ON\n\n\n\nDr. JD Schwalm\, Professor of Medicine at McMaster University\, and Interventional Cardiologist at Hamilton Health Sciences and Niagara Health\, Hamilton\, ON\n\n\n\n\nHost:  \n\n\n\n\nDr. Jobin Varughese\, OCFP President\, Family Physician\, Assistant Dean of Primary Care Education for the School of Medicine at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU)\, Brampton\, ON\n\n\n\n\nModerator:  \n\n\n\n\nDr. Ali Damji\, Family Physician\, Credit Valley Family Health Team\, Mississauga\, ON\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe Changing the Way We Work Community of Practice for Ontario Family Physicians is co-organized by the Quality and Innovation Program\, Department of Family and Community Medicine\, University of Toronto\, and the Ontario College of Family Physicians.  \n\n\n\nThis one-credit-per-hour Group Learning program has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for up to 32.00 Mainpro+ credits
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/infectious-disease-post-mi-care-in-family-practice/
CATEGORIES:Changing The Way We Work (COVID-19)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260501T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260501T090000
DTSTAMP:20260501T131209Z
CREATED:20260416T173300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T131209Z
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SUMMARY:Infectious Disease & New Guidelines on Endometriosis
DESCRIPTION: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 additional Q&A. We appreciate you submitting questions at the time of registration to help us plan the session. \n\n\n\nView Past Sessions and Materialshttps://dfcm.utoronto.ca/changing-way-we-work-community-practice \n\n\n\nPanelists:            \n\n\n\n\nDr. Daniel Warshafsky\, Associate Chief Medical Officer of Health at the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health\, Toronto\, ON\n\n\n\nDr. Olga Bougie\, Gynecologic Surgeon\, Mount Sinai Health Systems\, Toronto\, ON\n\n\n\n\nHost:  \n\n\n\n\nDr. Jobin Varughese\, OCFP President\, Family Physician\, Assistant Dean of Primary Care Education for the School of Medicine at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU)\, Brampton\, ON\n\n\n\n\nModerator:  \n\n\n\n\nDr. Eleanor Colledge\, Staff Physician\, South East Toronto Family Health Team\, Assistant Professor\, Department of Family and Community Medicine\, Temerty Faculty of Medicine\, University of Toronto\, Toronto\, ON\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe Changing the Way We Work Community of Practice for Ontario Family Physicians is co-organized by the Quality and Innovation Program\, Department of Family and Community Medicine\, University of Toronto\, and the Ontario College of Family Physicians.  \n\n\n\nThis one-credit-per-hour Group Learning program has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for up to 32.00 Mainpro+ credits
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/infectious-disease-new-guidelines-on-endometriosis/
CATEGORIES:Changing The Way We Work (COVID-19)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260417T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260417T090000
DTSTAMP:20260417T130431Z
CREATED:20260330T191836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T130431Z
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SUMMARY:Infectious Disease & Latest Updates on KidneyWise
DESCRIPTION: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 possible extension until 9:15 a.m. for additional Q&A. We appreciate you submitting questions at the time of registration to help us plan the session.  \n\n\n\nView Past Sessions and Materialshttps://dfcm.utoronto.ca/changing-way-we-work-community-practice \n\n\n\nPanelists:            \n\n\n\n\nDr. Gerald Evans\, Infectious Disease Specialist and Professor of Medicine (Infectious Diseases)\, Queen’s University\, Kingston\, ON\n\n\n\nDr. Allan Grill\, Lead Physician\, Markham Family Health Team\, Chief & Medical Director – Department of Family Medicine\, Oak Valley Health\, Assistant Dean\, Queen’s-Lakeridge Health Campus\, Oshawa\, ON\n\n\n\n\nHost:  \n\n\n\n\nDr. Jobin Varughese\, OCFP President\, Family Physician\, Assistant Dean of Primary Care Education for the School of Medicine at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU)\, Brampton\, ON\n\n\n\n\nModerator:  \n\n\n\n\nDr. Ali Damji\, Family Physician\, Credit Valley Family Health Team\, Mississauga\, ON\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe Changing the Way We Work Community of Practice for Ontario Family Physicians is co-organized by the Quality and Innovation Program\, Department of Family and Community Medicine\, University of Toronto\, and the Ontario College of Family Physicians.  \n\n\n\nThis one-credit-per-hour Group Learning program has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for up to 32.00 Mainpro+ credits
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/infectious-disease-latest-updates-on-kidneywise/
CATEGORIES:Changing The Way We Work (COVID-19)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260327T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260327T090000
DTSTAMP:20260327T135326Z
CREATED:20260312T152900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T135326Z
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SUMMARY:Infectious Disease & Assessment Tools on Conflicting Guidelines
DESCRIPTION: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 possible extension until 9:15 a.m. for additional Q&A. We appreciate you submitting questions at the time of registration to help us plan the session.  \n\n\n\nView Past Sessions and Materialshttps://dfcm.utoronto.ca/changing-way-we-work-community-practice \n\n\n\nPanelists:            \n\n\n\n\nDr. Daniel Warshafsky\, Associate Chief Medical Officer of Health at the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health\, Toronto\, ON\n\n\n\nErik Hellsten\, Vice President\, Information Strategy\, Management & Analytics\, Strategy\, Planning\, Privacy & Analytics\, Ontario Health  \n\n\n\nDr. Donna L Reynolds\, Assistant Professor\, Clinical Public Health\, Dalla Lana School of Public Health and Lecturer\, Department of Family and Community Medicine\, University of Toronto.  \n\n\n\n\nHost:  \n\n\n\n\nDr. Jobin Varughese\, OCFP President\, Family Physician\, Assistant Dean of Primary Care Education for the School of Medicine at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU)\, Brampton\, ON\n\n\n\n\nModerator:  \n\n\n\n\nDr. Eleanor Colledge\, Staff Physician\, South East Toronto Family Health Team\, Assistant Professor\, Department of Family and Community Medicine\, Temerty Faculty of Medicine\, University of Toronto\, Toronto\, ON\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe Changing the Way We Work Community of Practice for Ontario Family Physicians is co-organized by the Quality and Innovation Program\, Department of Family and Community Medicine\, University of Toronto\, and the Ontario College of Family Physicians.  \n\n\n\nThis one-credit-per-hour Group Learning program has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for up to 32.00 Mainpro+ credits
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/infectious-disease-assessment-tools-on-conflicting-guidelines/
CATEGORIES:Changing The Way We Work (COVID-19)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260306T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260306T090000
DTSTAMP:20260306T151019Z
CREATED:20260225T141903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T151019Z
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SUMMARY:Infectious Disease & Supporting Healthy Aging in Women
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the 104th 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. The main program will be held from 7:55-9 a.m.\, with a possible extension until 9:15 a.m. for additional Q&A. We appreciate you submitting questions at the time of registration to help us plan the session. \n\n\n\nView Past Sessions and Materialshttps://dfcm.utoronto.ca/changing-way-we-work-community-practice \n\n\n\nPanelists:            \n\n\n\n\nDr. Zain Chagla\, Co-Medical Director Infection Control and Head of Infectious Diseases Service\, Infectious Disease Physician\, St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton\, Hamilton\, ON\n\n\n\nDr. Margarita Lam Antoniades\, Assistant Professor\, Quality Improvement Education Lead\, Department of Family and Community Medicine\, University of Toronto\n\n\n\n\nHost:  \n\n\n\n\nDr. Jobin Varughese\, OCFP President\, Family Physician\, Assistant Dean of Primary Care Education for the School of Medicine at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU)\, Brampton\, ON\n\n\n\n\nModerator:  \n\n\n\n\nDr. Ali Damji\, Family Physician\, Credit Valley Family Health Team\, Mississauga\, ON\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe Changing the Way We Work Community of Practice for Ontario Family Physicians is co-organized by the Quality and Innovation Program\, Department of Family and Community Medicine\, University of Toronto\, and the Ontario College of Family Physicians.  \n\n\n\nThis one-credit-per-hour Group Learning program has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for up to 32.00 Mainpro+ credits
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/infectious-disease-supporting-healthy-aging-in-women/
CATEGORIES:Changing The Way We Work (COVID-19)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260220T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260220T090000
DTSTAMP:20260220T145451Z
CREATED:20260210T154354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T145451Z
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SUMMARY:Infectious Disease & New Hypertension Guidelines Update
DESCRIPTION: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. The main program will be held from 7:55-9 a.m.\, with a possible extension until 9:15 a.m. for additional Q&A. We appreciate you submitting questions at the time of registration to help us plan the session. \n\n\n\nView Past Sessions and Materialshttps://dfcm.utoronto.ca/changing-way-we-work-community-practice \n\n\n\nPanelists:            \n\n\n\n\nDr. Daniel Warshafsky\, Associate Chief Medical Officer of Health at the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health\, Toronto\, ON\n\n\n\nDr. Vincent Ki\, Division Head of Nephrology at the Trillium Health Partners\, Mississauga\, ON\n\n\n\n\nHost:  \n\n\n\n\nDr. Eric Wong\, OCFP President-Elect\, Family Physician\, Vice-Dean\, Education\, Toronto Metropolitan University\, School of Medicine & Professor\, Department of Family Medicine at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry\, Western University\n\n\n\n\nModerator:  \n\n\n\n\nDr. Eleanor Colledge\, Family Physician\, South East Toronto Family Health Team\, Toronto\, ON\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe Changing the Way We Work Community of Practice for Ontario Family Physicians is co-organized by the Quality and Innovation Program\, Department of Family and Community Medicine\, University of Toronto\, and the Ontario College of Family Physicians.  \n\n\n\nThis one-credit-per-hour Group Learning program has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for up to 32.00 Mainpro+ credits
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/infectious-disease-new-hypertension-guidelines-update/
CATEGORIES:Changing The Way We Work (COVID-19)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260206T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260206T090000
DTSTAMP:20260206T160843Z
CREATED:20260128T143600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T160843Z
UID:10000174-1770364800-1770368400@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Infectious Disease & Best Practices for MSK Imaging
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the 102nd 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. 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 registration to help us plan the session.  \n\n\n\nView Past Sessions and Materialshttps://dfcm.utoronto.ca/changing-way-we-work-community-practice \n\n\n\nPanelists:            \n\n\n\n\nDr. Allison McGeer\, Infectious Disease Specialist\, Mount Sinai Hospital\, Toronto\, ON \n\n\n\nDr. Daniel Warshafsky\, Associate Chief Medical Officer of Health at the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health\, Toronto\, ON\n\n\n\n\nHost:  \n\n\n\n\nDr. Jobin Varughese\, OCFP President\, Family Physician\,  Assistant Dean of Primary Care Education for the School of Medicine at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU)\, Brampton\, ON \n\n\n\n\nModerator:  \n\n\n\n\nDr. Ali Damji\, Family Physician\, Credit Valley Family Health Team\, Mississauga\, ON\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe Changing the Way We Work Community of Practice for Ontario Family Physicians is co-organized by the Quality and Innovation Program\, Department of Family and Community Medicine\, University of Toronto\, and the Ontario College of Family Physicians.  \n\n\n\nThis one-credit-per-hour Group Learning program has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for up to 32.00 Mainpro+ credits
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/infectious-disease-best-practices-for-msk-imaging/
CATEGORIES:Changing The Way We Work (COVID-19)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251205T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251205T090000
DTSTAMP:20260116T151709Z
CREATED:20251124T154903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T151709Z
UID:10000164-1764921600-1764925200@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Infectious Disease & Current Public Health Issues
DESCRIPTION: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 explore some lessons learned from COVID-19. 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 registration to help us plan the session. \n\n\n\nView Past Sessions and Materialshttps://dfcm.utoronto.ca/changing-way-we-work-community-practicePanelists:            \n\n\n\n\nDr. Daniel Warshafsky\, Associate Chief Medical Officer of Health at the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health\, Toronto\, ON\n\n\n\nDr. Kieran Moore\, Chief Medical Officer of Health and Assistant Deputy Minister\, Ontario Ministry of Health\, Office of Chief Medical Officer of Health\, Public Health Division\, Toronto\, ON\n\n\n\nSpecial Guests – Recurring Speakers\, Former Hosts and Community of Practice Scientific Planning members\n\n\n\n\nHost:  \n\n\n\n\nDr. Jobin Varughese\, OCFP President\, Family Physician\,  Assistant Dean of Primary Care Education for the School of Medicine at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU)\, Brampton\, ON \n\n\n\n\nModerator:  \n\n\n\n\nDr. Ali Damji\, Family Physician\, Credit Valley Family Health Team\, Mississauga\, ON\n\n\n\n\nThe Changing the Way We Work Community of Practice for Ontario Family Physicians is co-organized by the Quality and Innovation Program\, Department of Family and Community Medicine\, University of Toronto\, and the Ontario College of Family Physicians.  \n\n\n\nThis one-credit-per-hour Group Learning program has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for up to 32.00 Mainpro+ credits
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/infectious-disease-current-public-health-issues/
CATEGORIES:Changing The Way We Work (COVID-19)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251121T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251121T090000
DTSTAMP:20251121T135654Z
CREATED:20251105T152204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T135654Z
UID:10000160-1763712000-1763715600@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Infectious Disease & Migraine Updates
DESCRIPTION: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 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 registration to help us plan the session. \n\n\n\nView Past Sessions and Materialshttps://dfcm.utoronto.ca/changing-way-we-work-community-practicePanelists:            \n\n\n\n\nDr. Zain Chagla\, Co-Medical Director Infection Control and Head of Infectious Diseases Service\, Infectious Disease Physician\, St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton\, Hamilton\, ON\n\n\n\nDr. Danny Adel Monsou\, Medicine Director\, Axon Institute for Headache and Neurological Sciences\, Oakville; Assistant Clinical Professor (Adjunct)\, McMaster University\, Hamilton; Consultant Neurologist\, UHN Intracranial Hypotension Program\, Toronto\, ON\n\n\n\n\nHost:  \n\n\n\n\nDr. Jobin Varughese\, OCFP President\, Family Physician\, Interim Assistant Dean of Primary Care Education for the School of Medicine at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU)\, Brampton\, ON \n\n\n\n\nModerator:  \n\n\n\n\nDr. Eleanor Colledge\, CPD Program Director\, University of Toronto and Family Physician\, South East Toronto Family Health Team\, Toronto\, ON\n\n\n\n\nThe Changing the Way We Work Community of Practice for Ontario Family Physicians is co-organized by the Quality and Innovation Program\, Department of Family and Community Medicine\, University of Toronto\, and the Ontario College of Family Physicians.  \n\n\n\nThis one-credit-per-hour Group Learning program has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for up to 32.00 Mainpro+ credits
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/infectious-disease-migraine-updates/
CATEGORIES:Changing The Way We Work (COVID-19)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250307T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250307T090000
DTSTAMP:20250308T155441Z
CREATED:20250220T201513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250308T155441Z
UID:10000125-1741334400-1741338000@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Infectious Disease & HPV Cervical Screening Implementation *Rescheduled session*
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the 87th in our series “Changing the Way We Work” on Friday March 7\, 2025. In this session\, we will provide an overview on circulating infectious diseases. We will also review the changes to the Ontario Cervical Screening Program’s implementation of HPV testing. The main program will be held from 7:55-9:00 a.m.\, with a potential extension until 9:15 a.m. for additional Q&A. We appreciate you submitting questions at registration to help us plan the session. \n\n\n\nPanelists:          \n\n\n\n\nDr. Daniel Warshafsky\, Associate Chief Medical Officer of Health at the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health\, Toronto\, ON\n\n\n\nDr. Jonathan Isenberg\, Provincial Primary Care Lead\, Cancer Screening\, Ontario Health\, Toronto\, ON\n\n\n\nDr. Rachel Kupets\, Gynecologic Oncologist\, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre\, Toronto\, ON\n\n\n\n\nHost: \n\n\n\n\nDr. Jobin Varughese\, OCFP President\, Family Physician\, Interim Assistant Dean of Primary Care Education for the School of Medicine at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU)\, Brampton\, ON\n\n\n\n\nModerator: \n\n\n\n\nDr. Eleanor Colledge\, CPD Program Director\, University of Toronto and Family Physician\, South East Toronto Family Health Team\, Toronto\, ON\n\n\n\n\nView Past Sessions and Materialshttps://dfcm.utoronto.ca/past-covid-19-community-practice-sessions
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/idhpv/
CATEGORIES:Changing The Way We Work (COVID-19)
LOCATION:
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250221T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250221T090000
DTSTAMP:20250221T164636Z
CREATED:20250210T153721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T164636Z
UID:10000120-1740124800-1740128400@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Infectious Disease & Navigating Ontario’s Disability Support Program
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the 86th in our series “Changing the Way We Work” on Friday February 21\, 2025. 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 registration to help us plan the session. \n\n\n\nPanelists:          \n\n\n\n\nDr. Alon Vaisman\, Infectious Diseases and Infection Control Physician\, Toronto\, ON\n\n\n\nDr. Mohamed Alarakhia\, Family Physician\, Chief Executive Officer\, eHealth Centre of Excellence\, Kitchener\, ON\n\n\n\nNorma English\, Director of Legal Services/Staff Lawyer\, North Peel & Dufferin Community Legal Services\, Toronto\, ON\n\n\n\n\nHost: \n\n\n\n\nDr. Jobin Varughese\, OCFP President\, Family Physician\, Interim Assistant Dean of Primary Care Education for the School of Medicine at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU)\, Brampton\, ON\n\n\n\n\nModerator: \n\n\n\n\nDr. Ali Damji\, Division Head\, Primary Care\, Trillium Health Partners and Family Physician\, Credit Valley Family Health Team\, Mississauga\, ON\n\n\n\n\nView Past Sessions and Materialshttps://dfcm.utoronto.ca/past-covid-19-community-practice-sessions
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/idodsp/
CATEGORIES:Changing The Way We Work (COVID-19)
LOCATION:
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250207T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250207T090000
DTSTAMP:20250210T154352Z
CREATED:20250123T220522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T154352Z
UID:10000119-1738915200-1738918800@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Infectious Disease & HPV Cervical Screening Implementation
DESCRIPTION:SESSION CANCELLED  \n\n\n\nWe apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and look forward to seeing you at our next session on February 21\, 2025. As always\, please monitor your inbox for session details. \n\n\n\nView Past Sessions and Materialshttps://dfcm.utoronto.ca/past-covid-19-community-practice-sessions
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/idhpvcervicalscreening/
CATEGORIES:Changing The Way We Work (COVID-19)
LOCATION:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250117T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250117T090000
DTSTAMP:20250117T155804Z
CREATED:20250102T143315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T155804Z
UID:10000115-1737100800-1737104400@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Infectious Disease & Gender Affirming Care
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the 85th in our series “Changing the Way We Work” on Friday January 17\, 2025. In this session\, we will provide an overview on circulating infectious diseases. We will also review adult gender affirming care including relevant guidelines\, gender health\, and treatments. The main program will be held from 7:55-9:00 a.m.\, with a potential extension until 9:15 a.m. for additional Q&A. We appreciate you submitting questions at registration to help us plan the session. \n\n\n\nView Past Sessions and Materialshttps://dfcm.utoronto.ca/past-covid-19-community-practice-sessions \n\n\n\nPanelists:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Daniel Warshafsky\, Associate Chief Medical Officer of Health at the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health\, Toronto\, ON\n\n\n\nDr. Tehmina Ahmad\, Medical Consultant – Endocrinology & Metabolism\, Toronto Western Hospital\, University Health Network\, Toronto\, ON\n\n\n\n\nHost:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Jobin Varughese\, OCFP President\, Family Physician\, Interim Assistant Dean of Primary Care Education for the School of Medicine at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU)\, Brampton\, ON\n\n\n\n\nModerator:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Ali Damji\, Division Head\, Primary Care\, Trillium Health Partners and Family Physician\, Credit Valley Family Health Team\, Mississauga\, ON
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/idgenderaffirmingcare/
CATEGORIES:Changing The Way We Work (COVID-19)
LOCATION:
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241206T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241206T090000
DTSTAMP:20241206T161105Z
CREATED:20241122T163538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T161105Z
UID:10000107-1733472000-1733475600@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Best of 2024 - Winter Virus Season & Menopause Revisited
DESCRIPTION:You asked\, we listened! Please join us for the 84th in our series “Changing the Way We Work” on Friday December 6\, 2024. In this session\, we will provide an overview on circulating infectious diseases and revisit one of the top-rated topics of 2024\, Menopause Management. This will allow an opportunity for deeper learning and Q&A on menopause management\, including practical tips and resources\, perimenopause\, and additional management options. The main program will be held from 7:55-9:00 a.m.\, with a potential extension until 9:15 a.m. for additional Q&A. We appreciate you submitting questions at registration to help us plan the session. \n\n\n\nView Past Sessions and Materialshttps://dfcm.utoronto.ca/past-covid-19-community-practice-sessions \n\n\n\nPanelists:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Janine McCready\, Infectious Disease Physician\, Michael Garron Hospital\, Toronto\, ON\n\n\n\nDr. Sue Goldstein\, Family Physician and Menopause Society Certified Practitioner\, Toronto\, ON\n\n\n\n\nHost:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Jobin Varughese\, OCFP President\, Family Physician\, Interim Assistant Dean of Primary Care Education for the School of Medicine at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU)\, Brampton\, ON\n\n\n\n\nModerator:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Eleanor Colledge\, CPD Program Director\, University of Toronto and Family Physician\, South East Toronto Family Health Team\, Toronto\, ON
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/winter-virus-season-menopause-revisited/
CATEGORIES:Changing The Way We Work (COVID-19)
LOCATION:
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241115T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241115T090000
DTSTAMP:20241115T201557Z
CREATED:20241029T185835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241115T201557Z
UID:10000103-1731657600-1731661200@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Infectious Disease & Diabetes Pharmacotherapy
DESCRIPTION:Infectious Disease & Diabetes Pharmacotherapy \n\n\n\nPlease join us for the 83rd in our series “Changing the Way We Work” on Friday November 15\, 2024. In this session\, we will provide a brief overview on circulating infectious diseases. We will also review practical tips on diabetes management and delve into evidence-based guidelines regarding pharmacotherapy. The main program will be held from 7:55-9:00 a.m.\, with a potential extension until 9:15 a.m. for additional Q&A. We appreciate you submitting questions at registration to help us plan the session. \n\n\n\nView Past Sessions and Materialshttps://dfcm.utoronto.ca/past-covid-19-community-practice-sessions \n\n\n\nPanelists:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Daniel Warshafsky\, Associate Chief Medical Officer of Health at the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health\, Toronto\, ON\n\n\n\nDr. Gihane Zarifa\, Diabetes Chronic Disease Management Lead\, Credit Valley FHT\, Toronto\, ON\n\n\n\n\nHost:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Jobin Varughese\, OCFP President\, Family Physician\, Interim Assistant Dean of Primary Care Education for the School of Medicine at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU)\, Brampton\, ON\n\n\n\n\nModerator:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Ali Damji\, Division Head\, Primary Care\, Trillium Health Partners and Family Physician\, Credit Valley Family Health Team\, Mississauga\, ON
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/id-and-diabetespharmacotherapy/
CATEGORIES:Changing The Way We Work (COVID-19)
LOCATION:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241018T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241018T090000
DTSTAMP:20241018T183608Z
CREATED:20241008T170744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241018T183608Z
UID:10000100-1729238400-1729242000@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Infectious Disease & OBSP Updates
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the 82nd in our series “Changing the way we work” on Friday October 18\, 2024. In this session\, we will provide a brief overview on circulating infectious diseases. We will also hear about changes in eligibility for breast cancer screening within the Ontario Breast Cancer Screening Program and the rationale behind this decision. The main program will be held from 7:55-9:00am\, with a potential extension until 9:15am for additional Q&A. We appreciate you submitting questions at registration to help us plan the session. \n\n\n\nView Past Sessions and Materialshttps://dfcm.utoronto.ca/past-covid-19-community-practice-sessions \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPanelists:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Allison McGeer\, Infectious Disease Specialist\, Mount Sinai Hospital\, Toronto\, ON \n\n\n\nDr. Jonathan Isenberg\, Provincial Primary Care Lead\, Cancer Screening\, Ontario Health\, Toronto\, ON\n\n\n\n\nHost:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Jobin Varughese\, OCFP President\, Family Physician\, Interim Assistant Dean of Primary Care Education for the School of Medicine at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU)\, Brampton\, ON\n\n\n\n\nModerators:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Eleanor Colledge\, CPD Program Director\, University of Toronto and Family Physician\, South East Toronto Family Health Team\, Toronto\, ON
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/id-and-obsp/
CATEGORIES:Changing The Way We Work (COVID-19)
LOCATION:
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240920T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240920T090000
DTSTAMP:20240920T144804Z
CREATED:20240911T152731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240920T144804Z
UID:10000097-1726819200-1726822800@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Managing Respiratory Illness in Kids & COPD
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the 81st in our series “Changing the way we work” on Friday September 20\, 2024. With respiratory viruses on the rise\, we will discuss practical strategies to manage pediatric respiratory illness in community settings. We will also provide an overview on best treatment practices for COPD. The main program will be held from 7:55-9:00am\, with a potential extension until 9:15am for additional Q&A. We appreciate you submitting questions at registration to help us plan the session. \n\n\n\nView Past Sessions and Materialshttps://dfcm.utoronto.ca/past-covid-19-community-practice-sessions \n\n\n\nPanelists:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Ronald Grossman\, Professor\, Department of Medicine\, Respirology\, University of Toronto\, ON\n\n\n\nDr. Tasha Stoltz\, Pediatrician\, Kitchener\, ON\n\n\n\n\nHost:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Mekalai Kumanan\, OCFP President\, Family Physician\, Two Rivers Family Health Team\, Chief of Family Medicine\, Cambridge Memorial Hospital\, Cambridge\, ON\n\n\n\n\nModerators:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Ali Damji\, Division Head\, Primary Care\, Trillium Health Partners and Family Physician\, Credit Valley Family Health Team\, Mississauga\, ON
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/managing-respiratory-illness-in-kids-copd/
CATEGORIES:Changing The Way We Work (COVID-19)
LOCATION:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240906T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240906T090000
DTSTAMP:20240906T153020Z
CREATED:20240904T142228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T153020Z
UID:10000090-1725609600-1725613200@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Preparing for Fall & Practice Management
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the 80th in our series “Changing the way we work” on Friday September 6\, 2024. In this session\, we will review respiratory illness prevention and management for the fall\, including vaccine updates and the recent surge in Mpox. We will also discuss practical tips for managing patient expectations in your practice. The main program will be held from 7:55-9:00am\, with a potential extension until 9:15am for additional Q&A. We appreciate you submitting questions at registration to help us plan the session. \n\n\n\nView Sessions and Materialshttps://dfcm.utoronto.ca/past-covid-19-community-practice-sessions \n\n\n\nPanelists:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Daniel Warshafsky\, Associate Chief Medical Officer of Health at the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health\, Toronto\, ON\n\n\n\nDr. Darrell Tan\, Infectious Diseases Physician & Clinician-Scientist\, St. Michael’s Hospital\, Toronto\, ON\n\n\n\nDr. Chase McMurren\, Assistant Professor\, Department of Family & Community Medicine at the University of Toronto\, Toronto\, ON\n\n\n\n\nHost:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Mekalai Kumanan\, OCFP President\, Family Physician\, Two Rivers Family Health Team\, Chief of Family Medicine\, Cambridge Memorial Hospital\, Cambridge\, ON\n\n\n\n\nModerators:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Eleanor Colledge\, CPD Program Director\, University of Toronto and Family Physician\, South East Toronto Family Health Team\, Toronto\, ON
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/preparingforfallpracticemanagement/
CATEGORIES:Changing The Way We Work (COVID-19)
LOCATION:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240726T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240726T090000
DTSTAMP:20240726T151132Z
CREATED:20240712T173237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240726T151132Z
UID:10000088-1721980800-1721984400@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Infectious Disease: Circulating Seasonal Illnesses & Important Vaccine Updates
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the 79th in our series “Changing the way we work” on Friday July 26\, 2024. In this session\, we will provide an overview of circulating infectious diseases. We will also discuss expansion of the RSV vaccine program and updated guidelines for pneumococcal vaccines. The main program will be held from 7:55-9:00am\, with time for additional Q&A until 9:15am. We appreciate you submitting questions at registration to help us plan the session. \n\n\n\nView Sessions and Materialshttps://dfcm.utoronto.ca/past-covid-19-community-practice-sessions \n\n\n\nPanelists:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Daniel Warshafsky\, Associate Chief Medical Officer of Health at the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health\, Toronto\, ON\n\n\n\nDr. Zain Chagla\, Co-Medical Director Infection Control and Head of Infectious Diseases Service\, Infectious Disease Physician\, St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton\, Hamilton\, ON \n\n\n\n\nHost:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Mekalai Kumanan\, OCFP President\, Family Physician\, Two Rivers Family Health Team\, Chief of Family Medicine\, Cambridge Memorial Hospital\, Cambridge\, ON\n\n\n\n\nModerators:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Eleanor Colledge\, CPD Program Director\, University of Toronto and Family Physician\, South East Toronto Family Health Team\, Toronto\, ON
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/infectious-disease-seasonalandvaccineupdates/
CATEGORIES:Changing The Way We Work (COVID-19)
LOCATION:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240621T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240621T090000
DTSTAMP:20240621T181957Z
CREATED:20240613T140650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240621T181957Z
UID:10000083-1718956800-1718960400@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Infectious Disease Updates\, Managing Alcohol Use & Practical Tips for a Restful Summer
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the 78th in our series “Changing the way we work” on Friday June 21\, 2024. In this session\, we will provide a brief overview on circulating infectious diseases. We’ll also review the new alcohol use guidelines including tools to counsel patients and the available evidence-based treatments. We’ll end the session by providing practical strategies for creating a restful summer while balancing the demands of work. The main program will be held from 7:55-9:00am\, with time for additional Q&A until 9:15am. We appreciate you submitting questions at registration to help us plan the session. \n\n\n\nView Sessions and Materialshttps://dfcm.utoronto.ca/past-covid-19-community-practice-sessions \n\n\n\nPanelists:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Daniel Warshafsky\, Associate Chief Medical Officer of Health at the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health\, Toronto\, ON\n\n\n\nDr. Jennifer Wyman\, Medical Director of the Substance Use Service\, Women’s College Hospital in Toronto; Clinical Programs Lead with META:PHI\, Toronto\, ON\n\n\n\nDr. Joan Chan\, Family Physician\, Guelph Family Health Team\, Guelph\, ON\n\n\n\n\nHost:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Mekalai Kumanan\, OCFP President\, Family Physician\, Two Rivers Family Health Team\, Chief of Family Medicine\, Cambridge Memorial Hospital\, Cambridge\, ON\n\n\n\n\nModerators:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Ali Damji\, Division Head\, Primary Care\, Trillium Health Partners and Family Physician\, Credit Valley Family Health Team\, Mississauga\, ON
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/infectious-disease-and-alcohol-use/
CATEGORIES:Changing The Way We Work (COVID-19)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240607T080000
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SUMMARY:Infectious Disease and Management of Obesity
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the 77th in our series “Changing the way we work” on Friday June 7\, 2024. In this session\, we will provide a brief overview on circulating infectious diseases. We’ll also discuss an approach to patients with obesity and practical tips on management through pharmacological and nonpharmacological means. The main program will be held from 7:55-9:00am\, with time for additional Q&A until 9:15am. We appreciate you submitting questions at registration to help us plan the session. \n\n\n\nView Sessions and Materialshttps://dfcm.utoronto.ca/past-covid-19-community-practice-sessions \n\n\n\nPanelists:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Daniel Warshafsky\, Associate Chief Medical Officer of Health at the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health\, Toronto\, ON\n\n\n\nDr. Neil Naik\, Assistant Clinical Professor\, University of Waterloo; Family Physician\, Waterloo\, ON\n\n\n\n\nHost:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Mekalai Kumanan\, OCFP President\, Family Physician\, Two Rivers Family Health Team\, Chief of Family Medicine\, Cambridge Memorial Hospital\, Cambridge\, ON\n\n\n\n\nModerators:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Ali Damji\, Division Head\, Primary Care\, Trillium Health Partners and Family Physician\, Credit Valley Family Health Team\, Mississauga\, ON
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/infectious-disease-and-obesity/
CATEGORIES:Changing The Way We Work (COVID-19)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240517T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240517T090000
DTSTAMP:20240517T141625Z
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SUMMARY:Infectious Disease and Practical Tips for Practice Management & AI
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the 76th in our series “Changing the way we work” on Friday May 17\, 2024. In this session\, we will provide a brief overview on circulating infectious diseases and diagnosis and management of lyme disease. We’ll also discuss creative strategies to triage and manage patient flow in your practice\, and how to use AI to alleviate administrative burden.The main program will be held from 7:55-9:00am\, with time for additional Q&A until 9:15am. We appreciate you submitting questions at registration to help us plan the session. \n\n\n\nView Sessions and Materialshttps://dfcm.utoronto.ca/past-covid-19-community-practice-sessions \n\n\n\nPanelists:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Daniel Pepe\, Clinical Lead\, Office of Health System Transformation\, London Lambeth Medical Clinic\, London\, ON\n\n\n\nDr. Alon Vaisman\, Infectious Diseases and Infection Control Physician\, Toronto\, ON\n\n\n\nDr. Ali Damji\, Division Head\, Primary Care\, Trillium Health Partners and Family Physician\, Credit Valley Family Health Team\, Mississauga\, ON\n\n\n\n\nHost:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Mekalai Kumanan\, OCFP President\, Family Physician\, Two Rivers Family Health Team\, Chief of Family Medicine\, Cambridge Memorial Hospital\, Cambridge\, ON\n\n\n\n\nModerators:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Eleanor Colledge\, CPD Program Director\, University of Toronto and Family Physician\, South East Toronto Family Health Team\, Toronto\, ON
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/may172024-idpracticemanagementai/
CATEGORIES:Changing The Way We Work (COVID-19)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240426T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240426T090000
DTSTAMP:20240506T131221Z
CREATED:20240416T193902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240506T131221Z
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SUMMARY:Infectious Disease Updates and Approaching ADHD
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the 75th in our series “Changing the way we work” on Friday April 26\, 2024. In this session\, we will provide a brief overview on circulating infectious diseases. We will also discuss practical approaches to diagnosing and supporting ADHD in your practice. The main program will be held from 7:55-9:00am\, with time for additional Q&A until 9:15am. We appreciate you submitting questions at registration to help us plan the session. \n\n\n\nView Sessions and Materialshttps://dfcm.utoronto.ca/past-covid-19-community-practice-sessions \n\n\n\nPanelists:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Allison McGeer\, Infectious Disease Specialist\, Mount Sinai Hospital\, Toronto\, ON\n\n\n\nDr. Joan Flood\, Family Physician & Board Member of CADDRA\, the Canadian ADHD Resource Alliance\, Toronto\, ON\n\n\n\n\nHost:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Mekalai Kumanan\, OCFP President\, Family Physician\, Two Rivers Family Health Team\, Chief of Family Medicine\, Cambridge Memorial Hospital\, Cambridge\, ON\n\n\n\n\nModerators:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Ali Damji\, Division Head\, Primary Care\, Trillium Health Partners and Family Physician\, Credit Valley Family Health Team\, Mississauga\, ON
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/april52024-idandadhd/
CATEGORIES:Changing The Way We Work (COVID-19)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240405T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240405T090000
DTSTAMP:20240405T145351Z
CREATED:20240328T130057Z
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UID:10000077-1712304000-1712307600@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Infectious Disease and Updates to Osteoporosis Canada Guidelines
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the 74th in our series “Changing the way we work” on Friday April 5\, 2024. In this session\, we will have a brief discussion on circulating infectious diseases. We will also highlight key updates to the Osteoporosis Canada Guidelines and review practical tools to help in your family practice. The main program will be held from 7:55-9:00am\, with time for additional Q&A until 9:15am. We appreciate you submitting questions at registration to help us plan the session. \n\n\n\nView Past Sessions and Materials:\n\n\n\nhttps://dfcm.utoronto.ca/past-covid-19-community-practice-sessions \n\n\n\nPanelists:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Gerald Evans\, Infectious Disease Specialist and Chair of the Division of Infectious Diseases\, Queen’s University\n\n\n\nDr. Sid Feldman\, Chief\, Department of Family and Community Medicine\, Baycrest Health Sciences; Associate Professor\, Family and Community Medicine\, University of Toronto\n\n\n\n\nHost:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Mekalai Kumanan\, OCFP President\, Family Physician\, Two Rivers Family Health Team\, Chief of Family Medicine\, Cambridge Memorial Hospital\, Cambridge\, ON\n\n\n\n\nModerators:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Eleanor Colledge\, CPD Program Director\, University of Toronto and Family Physician\, South East Toronto Family Health Team\, Toronto\, ON
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/april52024-idandosteoporosiscanadaguidelines/
CATEGORIES:Changing The Way We Work (COVID-19)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240322T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240322T090000
DTSTAMP:20240322T204222Z
CREATED:20240314T134637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T204222Z
UID:10000074-1711094400-1711098000@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Infectious Disease Updates and Management of Menopause
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the 73rd in our series “Changing the way we work” on Friday March 22\, 2024. In this session\, we will share updates on COVID-19 and other circulating respiratory viruses and provide the latest guidance on how to address the rising rates of measles and Mpox infections.  We will also discuss a practical approach to the management of menopause. The main program will be held from 7:55-9:00am\, with time for additional Q&A until 9:15am. We appreciate you submitting questions at registration to help us plan the session. \n\n\n\nView All Sessions and Materials:\n\n\n\nhttps://dfcm.utoronto.ca/past-covid-19-community-practice-sessions \n\n\n\nPanelists:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Zain Chagla\, Co-Medical Director Infection Control and Head of Infectious Diseases Service\, Infectious Disease Physician\, St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton\, Hamilton\, ON\n\n\n\nDr. Susan Goldstein\, Family physician & Menopause Society Certified Practitioner;  Assistant Professor\, Department of Family & Community Medicine\, UofT\, Toronto\, ON\n\n\n\nDr. Daniel Warshafsky\, Associate Chief Medical Officer of Health at the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health\, Toronto\, ON\n\n\n\n\nHost:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Mekalai Kumanan\, OCFP President\, Family Physician\, Two Rivers Family Health Team\, Chief of Family Medicine\, Cambridge Memorial Hospital\, Cambridge\, ON\n\n\n\n\nModerators:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Ali Damji\, Division Head\, Primary Care\, Trillium Health Partners and Family Physician\, Credit Valley Family Health Team\, Mississauga\, ON
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/march222024-idupdatesandmenopause/
CATEGORIES:Changing The Way We Work (COVID-19)
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