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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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SUMMARY:Practical Strategies for Supporting Patients on OW & ODSP
DESCRIPTION:Family physicians regularly support patients navigating Ontario Works (OW) and the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)—systems that can be complex and time‑consuming. \n\n\n\nThis session clarifies the key difference between OW and ODSP\, walks through ODSP application and medical review processes and demystifies additional income benefits. Designed for family physicians and primary care providers across Ontario\, this session focuses on actionable strategies to improve patient access to income and health benefits. \n\n\n\nBy the end of the session\, participants will be able to: \n\n\n\n\nDifferentiate OW and ODSP and identify when each program is most appropriate for a patient’s situation.\n\n\n\nComplete and support ODSP applications and medical reviews using clear\, eligibility‑aligned clinical documentation.\n\n\n\nIdentify\, explain and initiate SD\, MSN and DTC processes and connect patients to associated health benefits (physio\, dental\, vision).\n\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\nPanelist:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Ritika Goel\n\n\n\n\nModerator:\n\n\n\n\nDr. Vanessa Redditt\, Family Physician\, Crossroads Clinic\, Women’s College Hospital\, Toronto\, ON\n\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\nDownload the Resources:\n\n\n\nSession slides (PDF) \n\n\n\nResources (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 Health Equity Self Learning Program. Visit the Self Learning Program page to learn more and to participate.
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/practical-strategies-for-supporting-patients-on-ow-odsp/
CATEGORIES:Health Equity
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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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SUMMARY:Insomnia in Primary Care: Assessment\, CBTi and Safe Prescribing 
DESCRIPTION:Insomnia is one of the most common issues family physicians see\, but treating it effectively isn’t always straightforward. While patients may initially look to medication for relief\, the best evidence supports Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBTi) as the first-line treatment. This session will take you through how to assess insomnia properly\, what CBTi can look like in your practice and which medications are safe when needed. Join us to feel more confident in helping your patients sleep better—safely and effectively.  \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. Purti Papneja\n\n\n\nDr. Colleen Carney\n\n\n\nDr. Shayna Watson\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. 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) \n\n\n\nResources (PDF) \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 on 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 in this\, or other areas. You can also earn Mainpro+ credits through this program
URL:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/prescribing-for-insomnia-when-and-how-to-use-medications-safely/
CATEGORIES:Practising Well,Practising Well Community of Practice
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