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SUMMARY:Clinical Application of the Long-Term Care (LTC) Fracture Prevention Recommendations for Frail Older Adults
DESCRIPTION:Long-term care (LTC) residents are more dependent\, frail and vulnerable\, and require more complex care than community-dwelling older adults. Yet many interventions intended to reduce fracture risk are not used consistently in LTC\, and clinical practice guidelines for osteoporosis have focused on the care of adults living in the community. This program aims to address existing care gaps by illustrating the application of pharmacological and non-pharmacological fracture prevention recommendations with frail older adults in LTC. After active engagement in this program\, participants will be better able to: \n\n\n\n\nAssess fracture risk using Fracture Risk Scale\n\n\n\nApply evidence-based recommendations for fracture prevention in LTC\n\n\n\nRecognize challenges and barriers to implement the recommendations and use enablers\n\n\n\n\nPresented by: \n\n\n\nAlexandra Papaioannou BScN\, MD\, MSc\, FRCP(C)\, FACP Professor of Medicine/Geriatric Medicine\, McMaster University Executive Director\, GERAS Centre\, Hamilton Health Sciences \n\n\n\nSidney Feldman\, MD\, CCFP\, FCFP  Chief\, Department of Family and Community Medicine\, Baycrest Health Sciences Associate Professor\, Family and Community Medicine\, University of Toronto \n\n\n\nPresented in collaboration with the Ontario Osteoporosis Strategy. \n\n\n\nThere is no cost to attend. This 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 1 Mainpro+ credit.
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/clinical-application-of-the-long-term-care-ltc-fracture-prevention-recommendations-for-frail-older-adults-4-copy/
CATEGORIES:Osteoporosis
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250723T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250723T090000
DTSTAMP:20260625T135202
CREATED:20250507T193819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T164801Z
UID:10000134-1753257600-1753261200@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Best Practices for Nicotine Cessation 
DESCRIPTION:New nicotine delivery systems\, policies and evidence are evolving to include nicotine pouches\, ‘heat sticks’\, and vaping products. Family physicians may be unfamiliar with emerging products and evidence and unable to provide guidance to patients. During this session\, our panelists will review these products and discuss the best advice for smoking cessation and harm reduction for patients who are not interested in quitting smoking.  \n\n\n\nThe Practising Well Community of Practice has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for up to 1 Mainpro+Ⓡcredits. This Community of Practice includes a series of planned webinars. Each session is worth 1 Mainpro+Ⓡcredits\, for up to a total of 12 credits. \n\n\n\nPanelists:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Peter Selby\n\n\n\nDr. Osnat Melamed\n\n\n\nDr. Milan Khara\n\n\n\n\nModerator:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Nikki Bozinoff\, Division Head\, Mental Health and Addictions\, Department of Family and Community Medicine\, University of Toronto; Physician\, Concurrent Outpatient Medical and Psychosocial Addiction Support Service\, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health \n\n\n\n\nCo-Host:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Stephanie Zhou\, Addictions Medicine Physician and EDI & Social Accountability Lead\, Sunnybrook Hospital; FHO Lead\, Don Mills FHT; Assistant Professor\, University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine; Board Director\, Toronto Public Health\, Toronto\, ON \n\n\n\n\nWatch & Listen:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload the resources:\n\n\n\nSession Slides (PDF)Resources (PDF) \n\n\n\n\nThis session is part of the Practising Well Self-Learning Program\n\n\n\nExplore more topics and deepen your knowledge at your own pace—visit the Self-Learning Program page to get started and participate. All sessions are Mainpro+ certified. \n\n\n\nFacing mental health\, substance use or chronic pain challenges in your practice? \n\n\n\nJoin Peer Connect for individualized\, educational support tailored to your needs. Plus\, you’ll earn Mainpro+ credits while enhancing your skills and knowledge in your area of interest.
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/best-practices-for-nicotine-cessation/
CATEGORIES:Practising Well,Practising Well Community of Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250718T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250718T090000
DTSTAMP:20260625T135202
CREATED:20250626T160439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T131506Z
UID:10000143-1752825600-1752829200@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Infectious Disease and Retirement Planning for Physicians 
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the 94th in our series “Changing the Way We Work” on Friday July 18\, 2025. 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. 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. Mark Soth\, Respirology & Critical Care\, Associate Professor\, Department of Medicine\, McMaster University\, Hamilton\, 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 (COVID-19) 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-and-retirement-planning-for-physicians/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250627T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250627T090000
DTSTAMP:20260625T135202
CREATED:20250616T152305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T131553Z
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SUMMARY:AI Tools for Practice and Managing the Summer Heat
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the 93rd in our series “Changing the Way We Work” on Friday June 27\, 2025. 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 highest risk. 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. Mohamed Alarakhia\, Family Physician\, Chief Executive Officer\, eHealth Centre of Excellence\, Kitchener\, ON\n\n\n\nDr. Samantha Green\, Family Physician\, St. Michael’s Hospital; Assistant Professor\, University of Toronto\, Toronto\, ON; Board member\, Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment\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\nThe Changing the Way We Work (COVID-19) 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/ai-tools-for-practice-and-managing-the-summer-heat/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250625T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250625T090000
DTSTAMP:20260625T135202
CREATED:20250324T191630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T160018Z
UID:10000130-1750838400-1750842000@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Navigating the Complexities of Opioid Prescribing for Chronic Pain
DESCRIPTION:New family doctors are often hesitant to continue prescribing opioids for patients\, including to those who need opioids for pain management. However\, opioids can be a helpful treatment for pain and it’s important for family doctors to know how to prescribe them effectively. During this session\, our panelists will discuss how stopping opioids suddenly can lead to withdrawal\, when opioids can be used effectively and guidelines for safe prescribing. \n\n\n\nThe Practising Well Community of Practice has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for up to 1 Mainpro+Ⓡcredits. This Community of Practice includes a series of planned webinars. Each session is worth 1 Mainpro+Ⓡcredits\, for up to a total of 12 credits. \n\n\n\nPanelists:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Mel Kahan\n\n\n\nDr. Suzanne Turner\n\n\n\nDr. Andrea Furlan\n\n\n\n\nModerator:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Stephanie Zhou\, Addictions Medicine Physician and EDI & Social Accountability Lead\, Sunnybrook Hospital; FHO Lead\, Don Mills FHT; Assistant Professor\, University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine; Board Director\, Toronto Public Health\, Toronto\, ON \n\n\n\n\nCo-Host:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Carrie Bernard\, Family Physician Queen Square FHT\, Continuing Professional Development and Partnerships Lead\, Division of Mental Health & Addictions DFCM\, Assistant Professor DFCM University of Toronto\, Assistant Clinical Professor DFM McMaster University\n\n\n\n\nDownload the resources:\n\n\n\nSession Slides (PDF)Resources (PDF) \n\n\n\nWatch this session:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nListen to the audio:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSelf-Learning Program:\n\n\n\nThis session is part of the Practising Well Self Learning. Visit the Self Learning Program page to learn more and to participate.
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/opioid-prescribing-for-chronic-pain/
CATEGORIES:Practising Well,Practising Well Community of Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250619T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250619T130000
DTSTAMP:20260625T135202
CREATED:20250523T181959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T152622Z
UID:10000138-1750334400-1750338000@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Income Benefit Programs for People Living on Low Income and in Poverty – Primary Care Providers' Role
DESCRIPTION:Poverty has a profound impact on health across the life course\, with impacts on both physical and mental health. Primary Care Providers can play a key role in supporting patients to connect to income supports. In this session\, panelists will provide an overview of social assistance and income benefit programs. They will discuss strategies for completing successful Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) and Disability Tax Credit (DTC) applications and review the new Canada Disability Benefit. Additionally\, they will highlight innovative team-based strategies to address patients’ income needs.  \n\n\n\nThe Health Equity Community of Practice for Ontario Family Physicians Community of Practice has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for up to 1 Mainpro+ credit. This Community of Practice includes a series of planned webinars. Each session is worth 1 Mainpro+ credit\, for up to a total of 6 credits. \n\n\n\nLearn more about this CoP here: https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/supports-for-family-doctors/health-equity-cop/ \n\n\n\nOur Partners \n\n\n\nThe Ontario College of Family Physicians has partnered with the Department of Family and Community Medicine to deliver this community of practice.  \n\n\n\nThis Community of Practice has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for Mainpro+Ⓡcredits. \n\n\n\nPanelists:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Gary Bloch\, Family Physician and Physician Lead\, Equity and Social Interventions\, St. Michael’s Hospital Academic Family Health Team\, Toronto\, ON\n\n\n\nAnu Bakshi\, Staff Lawyer\, Income Security Advocacy Centre\, Toronto\n\n\n\n\nModerator:\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 this session:\n\n\n\n\nDownload the Resources:\n\n\n\nSession slides (PDF)Resources (PDF) \n\n\n\nWatch the session\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nListen to the Audio\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSelf-Learning Program:\n\n\n\nThis session is part of the Practising Well Self Learning Program. Visit the Self Learning Program page to learn more and to participate.
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/income-benefit-programs/
CATEGORIES:Health Equity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250606T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250606T160000
DTSTAMP:20260625T135203
CREATED:20250504T231738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T132540Z
UID:10000133-1749214800-1749225600@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Osteoporosis and Fracture Prevention Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nVisit the workshop page to learn more about learning objectives and benefits of this workshop. \n\n\n\nWorkshop Details\n\n\n\nDate: Friday\, June 6th\, 2025 \n\n\n\nDelivery Format: Online \n\n\n\nTime: 1:00 p.m. – 4 p.m. \n\n\n\nCost: $195+ HST   \n\n\n\nThis is a three-credit-per-hour Mainpro+ certified program. \n\n\n\nScientific Planning Committee:\n\n\n\nLynn Nash MD\, CCFP\, FCFP\, MCFP​ \n\n\n\nUpender Mehan​ MD\, CCFP\, FCFP ​ \n\n\n\nSid Feldman​ MD\, CCFP (COE)\, FCFP\, CMD​ \n\n\n\nAlexandra Papaioannou BScN\, MD\, MSc\, FCFP(C)\, FACP​​ \n\n\n\nCreated in partnership with:
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/osteoporosis-and-fracture-prevention-workshop-june2025/
CATEGORIES:Osteoporosis
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250606T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250606T090000
DTSTAMP:20260625T135203
CREATED:20250529T131218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T132043Z
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SUMMARY:Infectious Disease and Management of STIs Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the 92nd in our series “Changing the Way We Work” on Friday June 6\, 2025. 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. 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. Rachita Gurtu\, Family Physician & Medical Director\, Healthy Sexuality Clinics Region Of Peel Public Health\, Mississauga\, 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 (COVID-19) 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-and-management-of-stis-part-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250528T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250528T090000
DTSTAMP:20260625T135203
CREATED:20250212T221944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T155441Z
UID:10000123-1748419200-1748422800@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Supporting patients with ADHD and comorbidities  
DESCRIPTION:ADHD is often missed due to its shared characteristics with anxiety and depression\, or because patients have multiple mental health conditions in addition to ADHD.  In Ontario\, waitlists to see a psychiatrist can be extensive\, but many family doctors don’t feel comfortable diagnosing ADHD. In this session\, our panelists will discuss how undiagnosed ADHD can lead to declining productivity at work or school\, diagnostic tools that can help diagnose patients and other resources to support patients with ADHD and co-occurring medical conditions.   \n\n\n\nThe Practising Well Community of Practice has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for up to 1 Mainpro+Ⓡcredits. This Community of Practice includes a series of planned webinars. Each session is worth 1 Mainpro+Ⓡcredits\, for up to a total of 12 credits. \n\n\n\nPanelists:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Devon Shewfelt\n\n\n\nDr. Joan Flood\n\n\n\nDr. Sidra Khan\n\n\n\n\nModerator:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Stephanie Zhou\, Addictions Medicine Physician and EDI & Social Accountability Lead\, Sunnybrook Hospital; FHO Lead\, Don Mills FHT; Assistant Professor\, University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine; Board Director\, Toronto Public Health\, Toronto\, ON\n\n\n\n\nCo-Host:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Nikki Bozinoff\, Division Head\, Mental Health and Addictions\, Department of Family and Community Medicine\, University of Toronto; Physician\, Concurrent Outpatient Medical and Psychosocial Addiction Support Service\, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health\n\n\n\n\nDownload the resources:\n\n\n\nSession slides (PDF)Resources (PDF)Q&A (PDF) \n\n\n\nWatch this session:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nListen to the audio:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSelf-Learning Program:\n\n\n\nThis session is part of the Practising Well Self Learning Program. Visit the Self Learning Program page to learn more and to participate.
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/supporting-patients-with-adhd-and-comorbidities/
CATEGORIES:Practising Well,Practising Well Community of Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250523T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250523T090000
DTSTAMP:20260625T135203
CREATED:20250508T173338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T131808Z
UID:10000137-1747987200-1747990800@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Infectious Disease and Opportunities for Improving the Way We Work
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the 91st in our series “Changing the Way We Work” on Friday May 23\, 2025. 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. 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. Allison McGeer\, Infectious Disease Specialist\, Mount Sinai Hospital\, Toronto\, ON\n\n\n\nDr. Tara Kiran\, Family physician and Scientist\, St. Michael’s Hospital\, Unity Health Toronto; Fidani Chair in Improvement and Innovation at University of Toronto\, 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\nThe Changing the Way We Work (COVID-19) 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-and-opportunities-for-improving-the-way-we-work/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250502T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250502T090000
DTSTAMP:20260625T135203
CREATED:20250422T145821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T131712Z
UID:10000132-1746172800-1746176400@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Infectious Disease and Management of STIs
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the 90th in our series “Changing the Way We Work” on Friday May 2\, 2025. 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. 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. Daniel Warshafsky\, Associate Chief Medical Officer of Health at the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health\, Toronto\, ON\n\n\n\nDr. Rachita Gurtu\, Family Physician & Medical Director\, Healthy Sexuality Clinics\, Region Of Peel Public Health\, Mississauga\, 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/changing-way-we-work-community-practice \n\n\n\nThe Changing the Way We Work (COVID-19) 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-and-management-of-stis/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250425T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250425T130000
DTSTAMP:20260625T135203
CREATED:20250319T205430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T193734Z
UID:10000127-1745582400-1745586000@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Clinical Application of the Long-Term Care (LTC) Fracture Prevention Recommendations for Frail Older Adults
DESCRIPTION:Long-term care (LTC) residents are more dependent\, frail and vulnerable\, and require more complex care than community-dwelling older adults. Yet many interventions intended to reduce fracture risk are not used consistently in LTC\, and clinical practice guidelines for osteoporosis have focused on the care of adults living in the community. This program aims to address existing care gaps by illustrating the application of pharmacological and non-pharmacological fracture prevention recommendations with frail older adults in LTC. After active engagement in this program\, participants will be better able to: \n\n\n\n\nAssess fracture risk using Fracture Risk Scale\n\n\n\nApply evidence-based recommendations for fracture prevention in LTC\n\n\n\nRecognize challenges and barriers to implement the recommendations and use enablers\n\n\n\n\nPresented by: \n\n\n\nAlexandra Papaioannou BScN\, MD\, MSc\, FRCP(C)\, FACP Professor of Medicine/Geriatric Medicine\, McMaster University Executive Director\, GERAS Centre\, Hamilton Health Sciences \n\n\n\nDr. Lynn Nash\, MD\, CCFP\, FCFP MD\, CCFP\, FCFP\, LMCFP Family Physician Retired Associate Clinical Professor\, Department of Family Medicine\, McMaster University \n\n\n\nPresented in collaboration with the Ontario Osteoporosis Strategy. \n\n\n\nThere is no cost to attend. This 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 1 Mainpro+ credit.
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/clinical-application-of-the-long-term-care-ltc-fracture-prevention-recommendations-for-frail-older-adults-4/
CATEGORIES:Osteoporosis
LOCATION:
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250423T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250423T090000
DTSTAMP:20260625T135203
CREATED:20250212T220543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T183206Z
UID:10000122-1745395200-1745398800@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Indigenous cultural safety: Confronting anti-Indigenous racism and providing trauma-informed care 
DESCRIPTION:Indigenous people often face discrimination when accessing the health system\, and many have histories of health-related trauma. To address these health disparities that continue disproportionately impact Indigenous peoples\, The Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action recommended providing cultural competency training for all health care professionals\, including skill-based teaching in intercultural competency\, conflict resolution\, human rights\, and anti-racism. In this session\, our panelists will share their lived experience in approaching anti-racist care\, confronting anti-Indigenous racism\, trauma-informed care\, incorporating Indigenous ways of knowing\, and the joys of caring for Indigenous populations.  \n\n\n\nThe Practising Well Community of Practice has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for up to 1 Mainpro+Ⓡcredits. This Community of Practice includes a series of planned webinars. Each session is worth 1 Mainpro+Ⓡcredits\, for up to a total of 12 credits. \n\n\n\nPanelists:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Chase McMurren\n\n\n\nDr. Alanna Morgan\n\n\n\n\nModerator:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Nikki Bozinoff\, Division Head\, Mental Health and Addictions\, Department of Family and Community Medicine\, University of Toronto; Physician\, Concurrent Outpatient Medical and Psychosocial Addiction Support Service\, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health \n\n\n\n\nCo-Host:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Stephanie Zhou\, Addictions Medicine Physician and EDI & Social Accountability Lead\, Sunnybrook Hospital; FHO Lead\, Don Mills FHT; Assistant Professor\, University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine; Board Director\, Toronto Public Health\, Toronto\, ON\n\n\n\n\nDownload the resources:\n\n\n\nSession slides (PDF)Resources (PDF) \n\n\n\nWatch this session:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSelf-learning program:\n\n\n\nThis session is part of the Practising Well Self Learning Program. Visit the Self Learning Program page to learn more and to participate.
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/indigenous-cultural-safety/
CATEGORIES:Practising Well,Practising Well Community of Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250404T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250404T090000
DTSTAMP:20260625T135203
CREATED:20250320T193447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T131637Z
UID:10000128-1743753600-1743757200@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Infectious Disease\, Penicillin Allergy (De)labelling & Newcomer Care Resources
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the 89th in our series “Changing the Way We Work” on Friday April 4\, 2025. 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. 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. Daniel Warshafsky\, Associate Chief Medical Officer of Health at the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health\, Toronto\, ON\n\n\n\nDr. Mariam Hanna\, Pediatric Allergy\, Asthma\, and Immunology Specialist\, Halton Pediatric Allergy Clinic\, Burlington\, ON\n\n\n\nDr. Vanessa Redditt\, Family Physician\, Crossroads Clinic\, Women’s College Hospital\, 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/changing-way-we-work-community-practice \n\n\n\nThe Changing the Way We Work (COVID-19) 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/idpenicillinnewcomers/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250326T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250326T090000
DTSTAMP:20260625T135203
CREATED:20250122T164523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T183315Z
UID:10000118-1742976000-1742979600@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Climate Change: A Growing Concern for Patients and Physicians
DESCRIPTION:Climate change is a major source of anxiety for many. To improve the quality of life for those struggling with climate-related concerns\, it’s essential to have strategies to address climate anxiety. In this session\, our panel will explore how to recognize climate anxiety in patients\, particularly young people\, and discuss effective strategies to address it in clinical settings. Additionally\, we’ll discuss self-care techniques for physicians and practical steps to green your practice\, reducing your own environmental impact. \n\n\n\nThe Practising Well Community of Practice has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for up to 1 Mainpro+Ⓡcredits. This Community of Practice includes a series of planned webinars. Each session is worth 1 Mainpro+Ⓡcredits\, for up to a total of 12 credits. \n\n\n\nPanelists:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Samantha Green\n\n\n\nDr. Myles Sergeant\, Inner City Medicine and Complex Continuing Care\, Assistant clinical professor\, McMaster University Family Medicine Department\, Executive Director of the Canadian Coalition of Green Health Care\, Physician Lead of the Hamilton Family Health Team Green Initiative\n\n\n\nDr. Marina Abdel Malak\n\n\n\n\nModerator:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Carrie Bernard\, Family Physician Queen Square FHT\, Continuing Professional Development and Partnerships Lead\, Division of Mental Health & Addictions DFCM\, Assistant Professor DFCM University of Toronto\, Assistant Clinical Professor DFM McMaster University \n\n\n\n\nCo-host:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Nikki Bozinoff\, Division Head\, Mental Health and Addictions\, Department of Family and Community Medicine\, University of Toronto; Physician\, Concurrent Outpatient Medical and Psychosocial Addiction Support Service\, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health \n\n\n\n\nDownload the resources:\n\n\n\nSession Slides (PDF)Resources (PDF) \n\n\n\nWatch this session:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nListen to the audio:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSelf-learning program:\n\n\n\nThis session is part of the Practising Well Self Learning Program. Visit the Self Learning Program page to learn more and to participate. \n\n\n\nNeed more information?\n\n\n\nJoin Peer Connect for more individualized\, educational support on th
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/climate-anxiety/
CATEGORIES:Practising Well,Practising Well Community of Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250321T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250321T090000
DTSTAMP:20260625T135203
CREATED:20250312T132950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T183437Z
UID:10000126-1742544000-1742547600@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Infectious Disease & Dermatology Treatments
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the 88th in our series “Changing the Way We Work” on Friday March 21\, 2025. In this session\, we will provide an overview on circulating infectious diseases. We will also review new topical dermatology treatments\, including topical roflumilast and clascoterone. 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. Gerald Evans\, Infectious Disease Specialist and Professor of Medicine (Infectious Diseases)\, Queen’s University\, Kingston\, ON \n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Juthika Thakur\, Dermatologist\, Canadian Dermatology 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. 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 \n\n\n\nThe Changing the Way We Work (COVID-19) 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-dermatology-treatments/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250307T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250307T090000
DTSTAMP:20260625T135203
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:20250226T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250226T090000
DTSTAMP:20260625T135203
CREATED:20250106T181055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T191736Z
UID:10000116-1740556800-1740560400@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Harm Reduction in Family Practice: Responding to changing policies
DESCRIPTION:Evidence demonstrates the effectiveness of harm reduction interventions in improving health outcomes\, building trust\, and reducing substance-related harms. In this session\, we explore the impact of SCS closures on family practice\, focusing on the potential health sequelae and the importance of harm reduction-informed primary care. Our panel will include a lived experience perspective and will discuss what harm reduction-informed care looks like in practice\, how closures and supply restrictions impact patient care\, and strategies for family physicians to prepare and respond effectively. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and learn practical approaches to support patients and communities impacted by these closures. \n\n\n\nThe Practising Well Community of Practice has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for up to 1 Mainpro+Ⓡcredits. This Community of Practice includes a series of planned webinars. Each session is worth 1 Mainpro+Ⓡcredits\, for up to a total of 12 credits. \n\n\n\nPanelists:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Katie Dorman\, Staff Physician\, Substance Use Management Clinic\, St. Michael’s Hospital Academic Family Health Team; Assistant Professor\, Department of Family and Community Medicine\, University of Toronto\n\n\n\nJean-Paul Michael\, Addictions Case Manager\, St. Michael’s Hospital Emergency Department\n\n\n\n\nModerator:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Nikki Bozinoff\, Division Head\, Mental Health and Addictions\, Department of Family and Community Medicine\, University of Toronto; Physician\, Concurrent Outpatient Medical and Psychosocial Addiction Support Service\, Centre for Addiction and Mental \n\n\n\n\nCo-host:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Carrie Bernard\, Family Physician Queen Square FHT\, Continuing Professional Development and Partnerships Lead\, Division of Mental Health & Addictions DFCM\, Assistant Professor DFCM University of Toronto\, Assistant Clinical Professor DFM McMaster University \n\n\n\n\nDownload the resources:\n\n\n\nSession Slides (PDF) \n\n\n\nResources (PDF) \n\n\n\nWatch this session:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nListen to the audio:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSelf-learning program:\n\n\n\nThis session is part of the Practising Well Self Learning Program. Visit the Self Learning Program page to learn more and to participate. \n\n\n\nNeed more information?\n\n\n\nJoin Peer Connect for more individualized\, educational support on this topic
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/closure-of-supervised-consumption-sites/
CATEGORIES:Practising Well,Practising Well Community of Practice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250221T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250221T090000
DTSTAMP:20260625T135203
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:20260625T135203
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:20250122T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250122T090000
DTSTAMP:20260625T135203
CREATED:20241031T194828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T163142Z
UID:10000104-1737532800-1737536400@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Exploring Psychosocial Interventions in Chronic Pain
DESCRIPTION:Chronic pain is widely recognized as a bio-psycho-social phenomenon\, yet family physicians often rely solely on medication management strategies. Understanding the scientific role of biological\, psychological and social factors in mediating chronic pain\, as well as the resources available beyond medication management\, can leave providers feeling more empowered in caring for patients with these issues. In this session\, our panel will review the current understanding of the etiology of chronic pain\, including its biological\, psychological and social/environmental components and discuss non-pharmacologic strategies for managing all three. Psychological factors such as unhelpful beliefs\, worries\, fears\, and avoidance behaviours\, as well as resources to support patients in this area\, will be addressed. Social factors like unsupportive work environments\, stressful situations or insurance issues will also be covered. \n\n\n\nThe Practising Well Community of Practice has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for up to 1 Mainpro+Ⓡcredits. This Community of Practice includes a series of planned webinars. Each session is worth 1 Mainpro+Ⓡcredits\, for up to a total of 12 credits. \n\n\n\nPanelists:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Andrea Furlan \n\n\n\nDr.Paul Hoogeveen\n\n\n\nDr. Bryan MacLeod\n\n\n\n\nModerator:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Stephanie Zhou\, Addictions Medicine Physician and EDI & Social Accountability Lead\, Sunnybrook Hospital; FHO Lead\, Don Mills FHT; Assistant Professor\, University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine; Board Director\, Toronto Public Health\, Toronto\, ON\n\n\n\n\nCo-host:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Nikki Bozinoff\, Division Head\, Mental Health and Addictions\, Department of Family and Community Medicine\, University of Toronto; Physician\, Concurrent Outpatient Medical and Psychosocial Addiction Support Service\, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health\n\n\n\n\nWatch & Listen:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload the resources:\n\n\n\nSession Slides (PDF) \n\n\n\nResources (PDF) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis session is part of the Practising Well Self-Learning Program\n\n\n\nExplore more topics and deepen your knowledge at your own pace—visit the Self-Learning Program page to get started and participate. All sessions are Mainpro+ certified. \n\n\n\nNeed support managing chronic pain challenges in your practice? \n\n\n\nJoin Peer Connect for individualized\, educational support in this\, or other areas. You can also earn Mainpro+ credits through this program.
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/exploring-psychosocial-interventions-in-chronic-pain/
CATEGORIES:Practising Well,Practising Well Community of Practice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250117T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250117T090000
DTSTAMP:20260625T135203
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:20241211T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241211T090000
DTSTAMP:20260625T135203
CREATED:20241017T132431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T181419Z
UID:10000101-1733904000-1733907600@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Strategies to help family doctors transition from practice
DESCRIPTION:Leaving or transitioning back into your practice\, or decreasing your hours due to retirement\, relocation\, illness\, or maternity leave can be challenging\, especially amid the current family medicine crisis where patients struggle to find new family doctors and there is a shortage of locums. The difficulty in finding a locum\, or the feeling of being unable to retire or take a leave of absence\, can lead to increased physician burnout. Join our session as we explore resources that can help and hear from our panel as they share their experiences in finding locums or transitioning out of practice. \n\n\n\nThe Practising Well Community of Practice has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for up to 1 Mainpro+Ⓡcredits. This Community of Practice includes a series of planned webinars. Each session is worth 1 Mainpro+Ⓡcredits\, for up to a total of 12 credits. \n\n\n\nPanelists:\n\n\n\n\nDr. David White\, Professor Emeritus\, Family & Community Medicine\, University of Toronto\n\n\n\nDr. Samantha Lavitt\, Family Physician\, Rideau Crossing Family Health Centre; Lecturer and Community Preceptor\, University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine; Peer Guide\, Ontario College of Family Physicians\n\n\n\nDr. Eileen Nicolle\, Family Physician- Midtown Health Home\, Assistant Professor Queen’s University\n\n\n\n\nModerator:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Nikki Bozinoff\, Division Head\, Mental Health and Addictions\, Department of Family and Community Medicine\, University of Toronto; Physician\, Concurrent Outpatient Medical and Psychosocial Addiction Support Service\, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health\n\n\n\n\nCo-host:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Stephanie Zhou\, Addictions Medicine Physician and EDI & Social Accountability Lead\, Sunnybrook Hospital; FHO Lead\, Don Mills FHT; Assistant Professor\, University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine; Board Director\, Toronto Public Health\, Toronto\, ON\n\n\n\n\nDownload the resources:\n\n\n\nSession Slides (PDF) \n\n\n\nResources (PDF) \n\n\n\nWatch this session:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nListen to the audio:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSelf-learning program:\n\n\n\nThis session is part of the Practising Well Self Learning Program. Visit the Self Learning Program page to learn more and to participate. \n\n\n\nNeed more information?\n\n\n\nJoin Peer Connect for more individualized\, educational support on this topic.
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/strategies-to-help-family-doctors-transition-from-practice/
CATEGORIES:Practising Well,Practising Well Community of Practice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241206T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241206T090000
DTSTAMP:20260625T135203
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)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241127T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241127T090000
DTSTAMP:20260625T135203
CREATED:20240925T144101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241127T193644Z
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SUMMARY:Approaches to caring for children and youth with depression
DESCRIPTION:Due to current challenges in healthcare\, there are often delays in getting referrals for children and youth with depression\, leaving family physicians to manage their care. During this session\, the panel will provide family physicians with guidance for providing care and discuss evidence-based approaches to care\, assessment tools and resources\, treatment options and pathways for referrals. \n\n\n\nThe Practising Well Community of Practice has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for up to 1 Mainpro+Ⓡcredits. This Community of Practice includes a series of planned webinars. Each session is worth 1 Mainpro+Ⓡcredits\, for up to a total of 12 credits. \n\n\n\nPanelists:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Fereshte Lalani (Toronto)\n\n\n\nDr. Anita Greig (Toronto)\n\n\n\nDr. Naima Javaid\, Staff Psychiatrist\, Medical Head\, Outpatient Child\, Youth and Family Service\, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health; Lecturer\, Clinician Teacher\, Department of Psychiatry\, Temerty Faculty of Medicine\, University of Toronto\n\n\n\n\nModerator:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Nikki Bozinoff\, Division Head\, Mental Health and Addictions\, Department of Family and Community Medicine\, University of Toronto; Physician\, Concurrent Outpatient Medical and Psychosocial Addiction Support Service\, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health\n\n\n\n\nCo-host:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Carrie Bernard\, Family Physician Queen Square FHT\, Continuing Professional Devlopment and Partnerships Lead\, Division of Mental Health & Addictions DFCM\, Assistant Professor DFCM University of Toronto\, Assistant Clinical Professor DFM McMaster University \n\n\n\n\nDownload the resources:\n\n\n\nSession slides (PDF) \n\n\n\nResources (PDF) \n\n\n\nWatch this session:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nListen to this recording:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSelf-learning program:\n\n\n\nThis session is part of the Practising Well Self Learning Program. Visit the Self Learning Program page to learn more and to participate. \n\n\n\nNeed more information?\n\n\n\nJoin Peer Connect for more individualized\, educational support on this topic.
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/approaches-to-caring-for-childrens-mental-health/
CATEGORIES:Practising Well,Practising Well Community of Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241115T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241115T090000
DTSTAMP:20260625T135203
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241114T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241114T130000
DTSTAMP:20260625T135203
CREATED:20240930T151453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T193238Z
UID:10000099-1731585600-1731589200@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Antimicrobial Stewardship in Primary Care: Audit and Feedback to Improve Antibiotic Prescribing
DESCRIPTION:Antimicrobial resistance is a rising global public health crisis with an estimated 1.27 million attributable deaths per year worldwide. Overuse and misuse of antibiotics are important modifiable drivers of rising drug-resistant infections. The majority of antibiotics are prescribed by primary care physicians. Peer comparison audit and feedback on antibiotic prescribing is a potentially scalable and effective intervention. Effective audit and feedback incorporate behavioural science principles to drive behaviour change and improve the quality of patient care. This talk will review recent evidence on the effectiveness of antibiotic audit and feedback in primary care as well as current and future initiatives to incorporate audit and feedback into antimicrobial resistance action plans in Ontario. \n\n\n\nLearning objectives: \n\n\n\n\nDiscuss the implications for incorporating antibiotic audit and feedback into AMR action plans and antimicrobial stewardship\n\n\n\nIdentify the important public health threat from antimicrobial resistance (AMR)\n\n\n\nDescribe the risks of antibiotic overuse\n\n\n\nInterpret recent data on the effectiveness of antibiotic audit and feedback in primary care\n\n\n\n\nPanelist:\n\n\n\nDr. Kevin Schwartz\, MD MSc FRCPC DTM&H\, is the division head for infectious diseases at St. Joseph’s Health Centre in Toronto and co-medical director for antimicrobial stewardship at Unity Health Toronto. He is an academic infection control and antimicrobial stewardship physician at Public Health Ontario\, an assistant professor at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto\, and an adjunct scientist at ICES. His clinical area of interest is adult and pediatric infectious diseases and tropical medicine. His research interests include vaccine preventable diseases and antimicrobial stewardship with a particular focus on improving community antibiotic use to slow the emergence of drug-resistant infections. \n\n\n\nWatch the recording:
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/antimicrobial-stewardship-in-primary-care-audit-and-feedback-to-improve-antibiotic-prescribing/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241023T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241023T090000
DTSTAMP:20260625T135203
CREATED:20240711T141347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241024T193009Z
UID:10000087-1729670400-1729674000@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:Integrating AI and technology into family medicine
DESCRIPTION:AI and technology are changing the ways family doctors practice family medicine. This includes through the adoption of virtual visits and consults\, and using AI to chart patient records\, all of which family physicians need to stay up to date on. In this session\, our panel will discuss how to integrate AI and technology into your practice\, and maintain wellness in an increasingly virtual world. \n\n\n\nThe Practising Well Community of Practice has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for up to 1 Mainpro+Ⓡcredits. This Community of Practice includes a series of planned webinars. Each session is worth 1 Mainpro+Ⓡcredits\, for up to a total of 12 credits. \n\n\n\nPanelists:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Cody Jackson\n\n\n\nAriane Siegel\, General Counsel & Chief Privacy Officer at OntarioMD\n\n\n\n\nModerator:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Stephanie Zhou\, Addictions Medicine Physician and EDI & Social Accountability Lead\, Sunnybrook Hospital; FHO Lead\, Don Mills FHT; Assistant Professor\, University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine; Board Director\, Toronto Public Health\, Toronto\, ON\n\n\n\n\nCo-host:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Nikki Bozinoff\, Division Head\, Mental Health and Addictions\, Department of Family and Community Medicine\, University of Toronto; Physician\, Concurrent Outpatient Medical and Psychosocial Addiction Support Service\, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health\n\n\n\n\nDownload the resources:\n\n\n\nResources (PDF) \n\n\n\nSession slides (PDF) \n\n\n\nWatch the session:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nListen to this session:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSelf-learning program:\n\n\n\nThis session is part of the Practising Well Self Learning Program. Visit the Self Learning Program page to learn more and to participate. \n\n\n\nNeed more information?\n\n\n\nJoin Peer Connect for more individualized\, educational support on this topic.
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/integrating-ai-and-technology-into-family-medicine/
CATEGORIES:Practising Well,Practising Well Community of Practice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241018T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241018T090000
DTSTAMP:20260625T135203
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:20240925T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240925T091500
DTSTAMP:20260625T135203
CREATED:20240906T173518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T135755Z
UID:10000096-1727251200-1727255700@ontariofamilyphysicians.ca
SUMMARY:2023-24 Annual Meeting of Members  
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 62nd Annual Meeting of Members\, held virtually. \n\n\n\n2023-24 Annual Meeting of Members   \n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, September 25\, 2024 via Zoom\n\n\n\n8:00-9:15 am Eastern Time \n\n\n\n\nIf you are unable to attend\, you may download and fill out the Proxy Form in Adobe Acrobat and follow the instructions to submit it.
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/2023-24-annual-meeting-of-members/
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