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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 […] -
21 July 2026
Pool of Mosquitoes in Toronto Test Positive for West Nile VirusOn July 16, 2026, TPH received confirmation that one batch of mosquitoes has tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV) in Toronto. In general, the first positive mosquito pool tends to coincide with the first transmissions of WNV to humans. Human Infection with WNV:• Most common in Toronto from July to end of September and can occur outside this time period.• While approximately 75% of human WNV infections are asymptomatic, most symptomatic patients present with a febrile illness characterized by headache, myalgia, arthralgia, gastrointestinal symptoms or a maculopapular rash.• People > 50 years of age and those who are immunocompromised are at increased risk of WNV neuroinvasive […] -
21 July 2026
PPH: Candida auris colonization: Updated surveillance and reportingThe Ontario Ministry of Health is enhancing provincial surveillance for Candida auris (C. auris). While C. auris infection is already a disease of public health significance, this update expands surveillance to include C. auris colonization. From July 1 to December 31, 2026, public health units are required to report all cases of C. auris colonization to the Ministry of Health and Public Health Ontario. Health system partners are asked to support this effort by voluntarily reporting newly identified colonization cases to their local public health units. Review the Ministry of Health memo for full details: Reporting requirements Health care providers should report all identified cases of C. auris colonization to […] -
21 July 2026
PPH: Children’s Oral Health Program: information and support for children and youth (0 to 17 years)Primary care providers play an important role in promoting oral health, identifying children at risk for dental disease, and connecting families to available services. The Children’s Oral Health Program can provide information and resources to support oral health care access for children and youth. Get more information Primary care physicians who would like additional information about the Children’s Oral Health Program and available supports are invited to complete a brief survey by Monday, July 27, 2026. Complete survey -
21 July 2026
PPH: Launch of SmartParent for prenatal educationPeel Public Health has partnered with SmartParent to launch a free text messaging prenatal program for all expectant families in Peel. They are one of the first Public Health Units in Ontario to offer this innovative prenatal and parenting education program. SmartParent was developed by researchers from the University of British Columbia in consultation with pregnant and new parents, nurses, doctors, midwives, and experts in maternal and child health. It is endorsed by the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada and the Canadian Paediatric Society). SmartParent is currently offered in Halton and the provinces of British Columbia and Nova Scotia. How it works This “just in […] -
24 June 2026
Spotlight: Women and Children’s Paediatric Healthy Lifestyle ClinicThe Women and Children’s Ambulatory Clinics at Peel Memorial Centre for Integrated Health and Wellness (PMC) would like to spotlight the Paediatric Healthy Lifestyle’s Clinic: “Rising rates of obesity are a significant public health concern in Canada and across the world. In Canada, almost two in three adults and one in three children and youth are overweight or living with obesity with even higher rates in marginalized and equity-seeking populations. Obesity greatly increases the risk for several chronic diseases such as diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer.” The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, P.C., M.P. The Paediatric Lifestyle Clinic offers […] -
14 May 2026
Ontario Health Hantavirus CommunicationAs you may be aware, a cluster of confirmed and suspected Andes hantavirus (ANDV) infections, including fatalities, has been identified among passengers of the MV Hondius cruise ship. As of May 7, 2026, 8 cases have been reported, including 5 laboratory confirmed infections, and 3 deaths. The current hypothesis is that some passengers may have been exposed to ANDV in Argentina (where the virus is endemic) prior to embarking, with potential subsequent transmission occurring onboard the vessel. At this time, all known Ontario contacts associated with this cluster have been identified and are in contact with public health. These individuals are currently self-isolating […] -
14 May 2026
Welcoming Dr. Justin Kutzko as CW OHT Palliative Care Primary Care LeadThe Central West Ontario Health Team (CW OHT) is pleased to announce that Dr. Justin Kutzko has been selected as the new Palliative Care Primary Care Lead. About Dr. Justin Kutzko Dr. Kutzko graduated from the University of Queensland Medical School in 2011 and he completed his postgraduate clinical fellowship training in general practice as well as palliative medicine in Australia. After moving to Canada with his family in 2022 he held positions as a Palliative Care Specialist at Sunnybrook Hospital, and then William Osler Health System from 2023 to the present. Dr. Kutzko has a strong interest in health […] -
14 May 2026
Updates to Osler’s Diagnostic Imaging RequisitionsPlease see the below memo from William Osler Health System: Dear Referring Providers We would like to inform you of important updates to our Diagnostic Imaging requisitions following recent changes to the OHIP Schedule of Benefits. Effective May 15, 2026, revised requisitions for Bone Mineral Density (BMD) and Nuclear Medicine studies will be implemented. These revisions are required to ensure compliance with current billing and ordering requirements. Patients previously designated as High-Risk and booked at 12 month intervals will be contacted by DI and rescheduled to 36 months from their last examination, in accordance with the updated guidelines. Action Required: […]
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