Family Physicians in Action
Dr. Jolanda Turley: Advancing Women’s Health Through Strong Patient Relationships, Prevention, and Patient Education
Each month, we profile a family physician making an impact in their practice, community, and the health system. For Women’s Health Research Month, we spoke with Dr. Jolanda Turley about how she is advancing women’s health through strong patient relationships, prevention, and patient education. Read About Dr. Turley’s Impact.
Peer Connect Small Groups (SEASONS Group). Learn more and register here by April 10.
The SEASONS group brings together family physicians living with chronic illness or disability to connect, share experiences, and support one another in a confidential, peer-based setting— whether you’re practising full-time, part-time, or not currently working.
Changing the Way We Work (CTWWW) Community of Practice | Infectious Disease and Latest Updates on KidneyWise (April 17, 2026, 7:55 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.). Register here.
Get the latest updates on circulating infectious diseases and practical changes to the KidneyWise Clinical Toolkit based on new evidence from clinical practice guidelines and feedback from clinical providers.
Practising Well Community of Practice | Return-to-Work Planning in Family Medicine: Practical WSIB Considerations (April 22, 2026, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.). Register here.
Many family physicians find WSIB forms challenging; this session will offer clear guidance on when to provide WSIB support, how to complete and bill forms, and how to counsel concerned patients.
Health Equity Community of Practice | Caring for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (April 30, 2026, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.). Register here.
Learn practical approaches to care, including a review of evidence on health disparities and key Canadian Consensus Guidelines for supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
Momentum Building for eReferral: More hospitals and specialists are joining eReferral, building on the thousands of clinicians using the system to improve care coordination and streamline referrals. To date, eReferral has processed over four million referrals in Ontario, with 62% of family physicians and 31% of specialists now on board. This growing network makes it easier to connect patients to the right care, at the right time. Get Started with eReferral.
An upcoming webinar (April 15, 2026, 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.), hosted by Hamilton Health Sciences and London Health Sciences Centre, will walk through how to get started and highlight the benefits for both patients and physicians. Learn more and find information to join here.
Updated Criteria for Publicly Funded Non-invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) for Aneuploidy: Prenatal Screening Ontario (PSO) has introduced updated eligibility criteria for in vitro fertilization (IVF) pregnancies based on oocyte age. They have also provided clearer guidance on referrals to Genetics or Maternal–Fetal Medicine (MFM) following an increased nuchal translucency (NT) measurement and refined clinical criteria for soft markers.
- New requisition forms are available here.
- Step-by-step instructions for ordering are available here.
See the Updated Criteria.
SGFP Webinar | Let’s Talk Billing: FHO+ Billing — Understanding New Codes, New Values, and How to Bill under FHO+
With changes to the FHO model now in place, SGFP hosted a webinar to share practical guidance for those practicing in the FHO+ model. Watch the Webinar Recording (OMA login required).
New Tool: Immunization for Immunocompromised Patients: The Ontario Rheumatology Association has released a new tool to support understanding of immunization guidelines for immunocompromised patients. It offers a quick-reference interface and includes summary recommendations for 10 common immunizations. Access the Tool.
