PPH Respiratory Illness Season Updates [February 1 – February 7]

Please find below Peel Public Health’s respiratory illness season key messages and data highlights for the period of February 1 – February 7. This summary includes relevant details related to Peel’s respiratory illness landscape. The information is intended to help streamline public health messaging across our Peel system partners. Please reference this material as needed for any respiratory illness status updates and share the information with your respective staff and partners as relevant. Peel Public Health asks that our content not be changed. If supplemented, please indicate which portions are your own and which originate from Peel Public Health. As […]

Vaccine Updates – Peel

Key messages  Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA) Suspension orders are being mailed to students in Grades 2 to 6 and Grades 9 to 12 who have not submitted updated immunization records as outlined in the Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA). These orders will be issued from January through April 2026. Immunization requirements align with the Publicly Funded Immunization Schedules in Ontario. The minimum age and spacing between doses must be followed to meet the ISPA requirements. If a student presents with a suspension order Vaccines received out of Ontario should be considered valid if there is written documentation of administration of vaccine at ages and intervals […]

eReferral Ontario Now Available for Onboarding

eReferral Ontario is the updated provincial platform designed to streamline and optimize the referral process. It launched with a limited rollout in August 2025, allowing select users and sites to onboard. Starting this month, onboarding is open to all clinicians and providers. eReferral Ontario will work in conjunction with Central Intake to improve coordination and efficiency across the system. As per the Operational Direction: Local Delivery Group (LDG) Expansion to Support Spread and Scale of Digital Priorities, hospitals will be working with their local LDG Lead Organization and Ontario Health regional teams to onboard providers to eReferral. All other providers are requested to visit eReferral […]

PPH Respiratory Illness Season Updates [December 28 to January 3]

Please find below Peel Public Health’s respiratory illness season key messages and data highlights for the period of December 28 – January 3. This summary includes relevant details related to Peel’s respiratory illness landscape. The information is intended to help streamline public health messaging across our Peel system partners. Please reference this material as needed for any respiratory illness status updates and share the information with your respective staff and partners as relevant. Peel Public Health asks that our content not be changed. If supplemented, please indicate which portions are your own and which originate from Peel Public Health. As […]

Welcoming Dr. David Borts as CW OHT Primary Care Specialist

The Central West Ontario Health Team (CW OHT) is pleased to announce that Dr. David Borts has been selected as the new Primary Care Specialist representative for the CW OHT Primary Care Council (PCC), following an election at the October Central West Primary Care Network (CW PCN) Annual General Meeting. About Dr. David Borts Dr. Borts graduated from McGill Medical School in 1980 and completed residency training in both internal medicine (1984) and cardiology (1986). He has been a clinical cardiologist serving the community of Brampton for 36 years. In 2007, he completed an MBA at the Schulich School of […]

PPH Respiratory Illness Season Updates [November 30 to December 6]

Please find below Peel Public Health’s respiratory illness season key messages and data highlights for the period of November 30 to December 6. This summary includes relevant details related to Peel’s respiratory illness landscape. The information is intended to help streamline public health messaging across our Peel system partners. Please reference this material as needed for any respiratory illness status updates and share the information with your respective staff and partners as relevant. Peel Public Health asks that our content not be changed. If supplemented, please indicate which portions are your own and which originate from Peel Public Health. As […]

PPH: Hepatitis Exposure & Vaccine Ordering

Key messages Alert: possible hepatitis A exposure in Peel A Peel resident has recently tested positive for hepatitis A, leading to potential exposure to hepatitis A virus in a child care centre in Peel and a workplace in Halton. The infection was likely acquired during international travel to an endemic area. The risk of transmission is low, however individuals who have been identified by Peel Public Health as close contacts have been notified and have been encouraged to: Close contacts may contact their health care provider for advice or to request vaccine for post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP). Hepatitis A is a […]

PPH: Respiratory Illness Season Updates [October 26 to November 1]

Please find below Peel Public Health’s respiratory illness season key messages and data highlights for the period of October 26 to November 1. This summary includes relevant details related to Peel’s respiratory illness landscape. The information is intended to help streamline public health messaging across our Peel system partners. Please reference this material as needed for any respiratory illness status updates and share the information with your respective staff and partners as relevant. Peel Public Health asks that our content not be changed. If supplemented, please indicate which portions are your own and which originate from Peel Public Health. As […]

Low Back Pain Rapid Access Clinic at Brampton Civic Hospital

Your patient with low back related symptoms may be eligible for the OHIP-funded Rapid Access Clinics for Low Back Pain (RAC LBP) program. The Rapid Access Clinic (RAC) for low back pain at Brampton Civic Hospital has shorter wait times compared to other RACs. For more information including PCP onboarding referral forms and patient flyers, see below:

Ontario Lung Screening Program (OLSP) at Osler

The following is being shared on behalf of William Osler Health System: William Osler Health System (Osler) launched the Ontario Lung Screening Program (OLSP) in March 2025. For the past 13 years, Osler has been providing life-saving lung cancer screening services through the High-Risk Lung (HRL) program. We are in the process of transitioning eligible HRL  patients into the OLSP resulting in several key advantages, including: Once a patient is referred and deemed eligible to participate in the OLSP, all recalls and diagnostic follow-up are managed by OLSP radiologists and staff at Osler. Osler is able to further grow and […]

New Hepatology Consult Clinic at Etobicoke General

Dr. Hamant Shah is opened a new Hepatology Consult Clinic at Etobicoke General. The clinic runs on most Wednesday mornings (9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.) in the Outpatient Medicine Clinic Area on the Lower Level. Dr. Shah’s primary clinical interest is viral hepatitis (HBV and HCV), though he will also see patients with other hepatology concerns, such as abnormal liver tests, fatty liver disease (MASLD), and Cirrhosis. The clinic is designed for consultation with short-term follow-up. The aim is to provide timely access to hepatology input, establish diagnosis or management plans, and then transition patients back to their primary care […]

Essential Role of Primary Care in RSV Vaccine Administration

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) immunization is available to the following groups for the 2025/2026 respiratory season:  Primary care plays an especially important role in administering the RSV vaccine this season, particularly for the following groups who will have limited access to the vaccine from other settings:  Billing for RSV Immunization  More Information: 

Ministry of Health Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Program for 2025/26 Season

The Ontario Ministry of Health has updated the details of the COVID-19 Vaccine Program for the 2025/2026 season.  The COVID-19 vaccines available this season are: LP. 8.1 COVID-19 Vaccine Vaccine Platform Age for use in Ontario Moderna Spikevax messenger RNA 6 months to 11 years Moderna Spikevax messenger RNA 12 years + Pfizer COMIRNATY messenger RNA 5 to 11 years Pfizer COMIRNATY messenger RNA 12 years + For detailed vaccine information see the Ministry of Health – Health Care Provider Fact Sheet: COVID-19 Vaccine. TPH Recommends Health Care Providers:  *Providers interested in enrolling should follow the steps listed on TPH’s Vaccine Ordering from Toronto […]

TPH Respiratory Vaccine Clinic for Children Under 3 Years of Age

To support early childhood immunization and reduce the burden of respiratory illness in this vulnerable population, Toronto Public Health (TPH) is launching a new Infant and Toddler Respiratory Vaccine Clinic at the Etobicoke Civic Centre, operating from October 27, 2025, to the end of March 2026. Note: A health card is not required. Children aged 36 months and under will be eligible to receive: Vaccine/Immunization Eligibility Covid-19 vaccine Children 6 to 36 months of age Influenza vaccine Children 6 to 36 months of age RSV monoclonal antibody Infants 8 months of age or younger Children up to 24 months of […]

SCOPE – New Palliative Care Pathway

The SCOPE Team is excited to announce that starting October 6th, 2025, SCOPE users will have access to a new Palliative Care pathway, in partnership with Brameast Famly Health Organization! Through this pathway, you can access advice related to palliative care for the following criteria: Interested in the SCOPE Program? The CW OHT SCOPE Program is open to any primary care providers (family physicians or nurse practitioners) practicing in Brampton, Malton, West Woodbridge, or North Etobicoke, who is a member of the CW OHT. Interested in learning more and signing up? Click here!

Welcoming Dr. Marian Chen as CW OHT’s Palliative Care Primary Care Lead

The Central West Ontario Health Team (CW OHT) is pleased to announce that Dr. Marian Chen been selected as the new Primary Care Lead for Palliative Care, playing a critical role in representing primary care providers within the Palliative Care Planning Table, ensuring alignment with the CW Primary Care Network (PCN) priorities. About Dr. Marian Chen Dr. Chen is a palliative care physician at William Osler Health System. She completed Palliative Medicine Enhanced Skills training at the University of British Columbia, following Family Medicine residency at the University of Toronto. Dr. Chen provides both hospital-based and community palliative care across […]

Celebrating Excellence in the Central West Primary Care Network – 2025 AGM

The Central West Primary Care Network (CW PCN) Annual General Meeting (AGM) was an inspiring evening of learning, connection, and collaboration, bringing together primary care providers from across our community to reflect on the past year and look ahead to the future of health care in our region. As part of the evening’s celebrations, PCN leaders took time to recognize the outstanding dedication, leadership, and compassion demonstrated by local physicians and care teams. From long-standing contributions to exceptional acts of teamwork and support, these awards highlight the individuals who embody the very best of primary care in the Central West […]

Interprofessional Primary Care Team (IPCT) Call for Proposals 2026/27 (Round 2)

The Ministry of Health has launched Round 2 of the Interprofessional Primary Care Team (IPCT) Call for Proposals for 2026/27. This funding will expand access to primary care across Ontario, with a goal of connecting 500,000 more people to a primary care clinician or team. As part of the Central West Ontario Health Team’s (CW OHT)’s broader Primary Care Attachment Plan; to bring more primary care closer to home and ensure every resident is attached by 2029, we are actively preparing to submit proposals. Unlike the last round, where timelines were very tight, this process provides more time for engagement and planning. The deadline […]

COVID Vaccine Ordering Portal Open – Toronto Public Health

Toronto Public Health (TPH)’s COVID-19 vaccine ordering portal is now available. Toronto providers enrolled in the COVID-19 Vaccine Immunization Program can place their orders directly through the online portal at CovidVaccineOrder.ca. Toronto providers should follow the program schedule and launch dates for vaccine administration to eligible populations (i.e. high-risk vs general population). Please see TPH’s previous Vaccine Alert for program eligibility and specific product details. Questions: Contact Toronto Public Health at [email protected] or 416-338- 7600, Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Service is available in multiple languages. For the TPH release, see below or click here.

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