EYRND OHT Updates
Hi Everyone,
This is my last email as your Primary Care Lead, Dr. Cristina Popa takes over starting tomorrow!
1. Website Launch & Draw Winners
Thanks to all of you who logged in and updated your profile on our member portal at https://www.weareprimarycare.com/. Congrats to the giftcard draw winners Nayana Suchak, Nima Mitorabi, Hilda Lim and John Maxted! If you have any feedback or questions about the website, please email our support student Jillian at jsing@msh.on.ca.
2. Science Table Update on use of Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavir (Paxlovid) - Feb 23
Have a look at the updated guidance on Paxlovid: https://covid19-sciencetable.ca/sciencebrief/nirmatrelvir-ritonavir-paxlovid-what-prescribers-and-pharmacists-need-to-know-2-0/. A reminder that locally, Markham Stouffville Hospital's Assessment Centre carries Paxlovid. Any patient who is symptomatic and meets the "higher risk" criteria for therapeutics should be directed to the assessment centre where they will be swabbed to confirm diagnosis and can be provided treatment. Click here for more information on MSH's Assessment Centre.
3. COVID Vaccine Update
Both Novavax and Medicago vaccines have received Health Canada Approval. The Centre for Effective Practice provides great summaries on all approved vaccines including Novovax and Medicago: https://tools.cep.health/tool/covid-19-vaccines/.
4. Upcoming Webinars
Health For All - Global Health Lunch
Piercing the Darkness Through the Light of Hope: A Patient’s Journey with Bipolar Disorder
March 2nd, 2022, 12:00 - 1:00 pm
OCFP COVID-19 Community of Practice for Ontario Family Physicians
From pandemic to endemic? What's next with COVID
Friday, March 4th at 7:55-9:15am
Panelists: Dr. Allison McGeer, Dr. David Kaplan
Caring for COVID-19 Patients
Wednesday, March 9 from 8-9 a.m
Join the OMA and Ontario Health for a webinar to learn how primary care teams are working together with partners throughout the health system to offer care for COVID-19 patients in the community.
WSIB Billing Webinar
Wednesday, March 30 from 6-7:30 p.m
Join the OMA for a general overview of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board. Attendees will learn how to appropriately bill for patient care and fill out forms and medical reports provided on behalf of patients with work-related injuries or illnesses.
Register Here
Billing webinar for family doctorsTuesday, April 5 from 6-8:15 p.m.The OMA will host a webinar on virtual care codes, comprehensive care obligations, preventive care bonuses and more. This 1-credit-per-hour Group Learning program has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada for up to 2 Mainpro+ credits.
Register Here
Thanks everyone, have a great week!
Em --
Dr. Emilie Lam MD CCFP(PC)Primary Care Lead, Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health TeamPhysician Lead, Evergreen Palliative Care Physicians