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9 October 2026
IPCT Call for Proposals Announcement (Round Three)We are pleased to share that the Ministry of Health has launched a new, third round of Interprofessional Primary Care Team (IPCT) Call for Proposals for 2027-28. This funding will create and expand approximately 78 primary care teams to connect 600,000 more people to primary care. This is part of the $3.4 billion that the province is investing to support Ontario’s Primary Care Action Plan. This will connect everyone in the province to primary care by 2029. You can find more information here: Call for proposals for interprofessional Primary Care Teams This Call for Proposals aligns with the broader Central West OHT Primary […] -
23 September 2026
WOHS: Updated Pre-Procedure Assessment Process for Interventional RadiologyEffective September 18, 2026, Interventional Radiology (IR) at William Osler Health System (Osler) will be using an improved process to manage pre-procedure requirements to align with standardized processes across Osler and support consistent, efficient, and patient-centred approach to care. As part of this process, in-person pre-procedure consultations will be required only for the following procedures: Any in-person appointments that are already scheduled will not be affected by this change. For all other non-vascular interventional procedures, an IR nurse will review the patient’s chart for readiness and if necessary, the patient will be asked to complete the pre-procedure assessment and address […] -
31 August 2026
Toronto Public Health’s Physician e-Newsletter August 28, 2026Dr. Michelle MurtiMedical Officer of HealthToronto Public HealthIn this issue:SAVE THE DATE: TPH’s Annual CME Event – Vaccine Check-Up – Preparing Primary Care for the 2026-2027 Respiratory SeasonKey PointsTPH is hosting it’s annual CME accredited event “Vaccine Check-Up – Preparing Primary Care for the 2026-2027 Respiratory Season” – in person AND virtually! Save the date: Tuesday, September 15, 2026! More information. SAVE THE DATE: TPH’s Annual CME Event – Vaccine Check-Up – Preparing Primary Care for the 2026-2027 Respiratory SeasonTPH is once again hosting it’s annual CME event for primary care providers. This year’s event will be a hybrid model, offering in-person and online […] -
31 August 2026
PPH Reminder: Order adult RSV vaccine for eligible adultsOntario’s adult RSV prevention program continues to be offered. RSV immunization products are available for ordering. Eligibility for RSV vaccine (Arexvy or Abrysvo): -
31 August 2026
PPH: Pneumococcal vaccine program updateThe routine pneumococcal immunization program for adults aged 65 years and older is transitioning from the pneumococcal 20-valent conjugate vaccine (Pneu-C-20, Prevnar 20) to the pneumococcal 21-valent conjugate vaccine (Pneu-C-21, Capvaxive). Pneu-C 20 (Prevnar 20) will continue to be available for individuals aged 6 weeks to 64 years of age at high risk for invasive pneumococcal disease. Eligibility for publicly funded pneumococcal vaccination remains unchanged. Publicly funded pneumococcal vaccines Three pneumococcal conjugate vaccines are now available through Ontario’s publicly funded immunization program. Please ensure vaccine selection is based on the individual’s age and risk factors for invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD). […] -
31 August 2026
NEW: Vaccination Reminder Letters for Toronto Students in Grade 2Beginning July 2026, TPH is sending letters to parents/guardians of upcoming grade 2 students (born 2019) across all four Toronto school boards who are not up-to-date with their vaccines under the Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA) (approximately 15,000 students). Toronto health care providers should expect and plan for an increase in vaccination appointment requests from patients beginning in summer through fall 2026. The letters will instruct parents/guardians to either: Multiple notification letters will be sent and parents/guardians will have several months to comply before possible suspension from school. Suspension orders (pink letter) will be issued in Fall 2026. If a parent/guardian/student presents […] -
12 August 2026
NEW OB Care Connect Pilot LaunchWe are excited to announce that as of August 12th, 2026, SCOPE users have access to the OB Care Connect pilot program, created in partnership with Etobicoke General Hospital (EGH) and Brampton Civic Hospital (BCH)’s Women’s and Children’s Departments and the Brampton Primary Care Obstetrics Group (PCOG). What is OB Care Connect? OB Care Connect streamlines legacy referral pathways to provide a single entry point for obstetrics (OB) care provider referrals, offering real-time visibility into OB care provider availability and capacity, reducing administrative burden, and standardizing an equitable process for all patients. As this pilot program soft launches, SCOPE users […] -
6 August 2026
Toronto Public Health Student Immunization Clinics Available for Grade 2 StudentsToronto Public Health (TPH) has begun sending immunization reminder letters to parents and guardians of Grade 2 students (born in 2019) who are not up to date on their required vaccinations under Ontario’s Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA). As families begin receiving these notices, your patients may contact your office with questions about their child’s immunization status or to arrange any outstanding vaccinations. For families who require access to immunization services, Toronto Public Health is offering student vaccination clinics throughout August, including clinics at Etobicoke Civic Centre, North York Civic Centre, and Scarborough Civic Centre. Patients can book an […] -
23 July 2026
Welcoming Dr. Ria Oommen as CW OHT’s Older Adults Primary Care LeadThe Central West Ontario Health Team (CW OHT) is pleased to announce that Dr. Ria Oommen been selected as the new Primary Care Lead for Older Adults, playing a critical role in fostering collaboration amongst community providers for care for older adults, particularly those experiencing frailty. About Dr. Ria Oommen Dr. Ria Oommen is a family physician practicing in Peel and Halton. She completed medical school and family medicine residency training at McMaster University. Her clinical work primarily focuses on providing care for older populations, as a hospitalist at Brampton Civic Hospital (BCH) and attending physician for a Region of […]
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