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Topics of interest

The Public Health Pulse newsletter covers topics of interest for physicians and primary care professionals, including:

  • Up-to-date clinical information
  • Trends in the medical community
  • Surveillance data
  • Platform to promote primary care events
  • Review of community programs / services to benefit your patients

Past Public Health Pulse newsletters

IssueTopics
March, 2025
  • In This Issue - March 2025
  • Measles Information 
  • Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) Program  
  • Nurse-Family Partnership Program
  • April is Oral Health Month
  • Infant Child Development Program 
  • Respiratory Surveillance
  • FREE TRAINING: Breastfeeding "Making a Difference" Level 2 
  • Medical Advisories & Memos
February, 2025
  • In This Issue - February 2025
  • Prepare For Your Vaccine Fridge Inspection  
  • Revised Reporting Requirement for Candida Auris
  • World TB Day 2025 and TB-UP
  • Respiratory Surveillance
  • Introducing the Youth-VAST Program: A NEW Program Supporting Youth with Nicotine Addiction, Substance Use and Technology Issues
  • STOP on the Net: Program Changes
  • Ontario Health: Changes to the Ontario Cervical Screening Program
  • Registration Now Open: Helping Patients Face a Serious Illness
  • Medical Advisories & Memos
January, 2025
  • In This Issue - January 2025
  • Exciting Update: Our Newsletter Gets a New Look and Name!
  • Messages from our Medical Team
  • Join the Primary Care Advisory & Liaison (PCAL) Group
  • Respiratory Surveillance
  • Medical Advisories & Memos
December, 2024
  • In This Issue - December 2024
  • RSV Vaccine Update
  • Niagara Parents Social Media Update
  • Launch of the 2024 edition of the Rourke Baby Record
  • Respiratory Surveillance
  • Welcome New Physicians to Niagara!
  • Medical Advisories & Memos
November, 2024
  • In This Issue - November 2024
  • Niagara Region’s Infant and Child Development Program (ICDS)
  • Free Nicotine Replacement Therapy for Patients
  • November is Radon Action Month
  • Reporting a Disease to Public Health
  • Respiratory Surveillance
  • Medical Advisories & Memos
October, 2024
  • In This Issue - October 2024
  • Accessing and Updating Immunization Records
  • Community Paramedicine Referrals
  • National Breastfeeding Week was October 1 - 7
  • COVID-19 Testing Updates
  • Antiviral Resources
  • Respiratory Surveillance
  • Enhanced 18-Month Well-Baby Visits
  • Free, unbiased, MAINPRO-accredited CME
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder in Primary Care: Assessment, Counseling and Next Steps
  • Medical Advisories & Memos
September, 2024
  • In This Issue - September 2024
  • HIV Testing Guidelines
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy program for parents
  • Home Visiting Programs
  • National Infection Control Week is October 14 - 18
  • New Measles Resources
  • Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy
  • Breastfeeding “Making a Difference” Level 2
  • SickKids Paediatric ID Update 2024
  • Medical Advisories & Memos
August, 2024
  • In This Issue - August 2024
  • Addressing Parental Vaccine Hesitancy in Primary Care Settings (Survey)
  • Tools & Resources to Support your Practice
  • Physical and Mental Health Connections
  • World Suicide Prevention Day
  • FREE TRAINING: Breastfeeding “Making a Difference” Level 2
July, 2024
  • In This Issue - July 2024
  • UPDATE: Niagara Health RAAM clinics have transitioned to walk-in model
  • Swabs for Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Testing
  • NEW IPAC Resource for Clinical Office Practice
  • Tips for Vaccine Storage
  • World Hepatitis Day
June, 2024
  • In This Issue - June 2024
  • Measles Travel-Related Reminders and Resources
  • Updated Clinical Recommendations for COVID-19 Antiviral Therapy and Changes to Paxlovid Funding
  • Rabies Risk & Reporting within Niagara
  • Reporting Animal Bites or Scratches 
  • Questions regarding rabies risk assessments or follow up
  • Food-borne Illness Reporting
  • FREE Online Prenatal Education
  • Antenatal Care Pathway
  • UPDATE: This Year’s Grade 7 Immunization Campaign is Finished
  • Student Catch Up for Grade 7 Vaccines
  • Health Care Provider Action
  • Introducing Niagara Health's Chief of Primary Care: Jennifer Robert
May, 2024
  • In This Issue - May 2024
  • Nicotine Pouch Risks: Insights for Healthcare Providers
  • 2024 Blacklegged Tick Established Risk Areas Map and Lyme Disease Clinical Guidance Resources
  • Lyme diseases clinical guidance resources 
  • Mental Health Week 2024: The Importance of Compassion and Self-Compassion
  • Immunization Record Review for 2023-2024 is Over
  • Respiratory Surveillance
  • Surveillance Update: Influenza Activity is Lower
April, 2024
  • In This Issue - April 2024
  • Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5N1 Updates
  • Opioid and Safer Supply Resources for Health Care Professionals
  • Navigating addiction programs and services in Niagara
  • Respiratory Surveillance
  • Surveillance Update: Influenza Activity is Lower
  • Tick Submissions in Niagara
  • World Hand Hygiene Day 2024
  • Celebrating Doctors Day and Nurses Week
  • Opioid Use in Primary Care Virtual Conference
  •  LEAP Long-Term Care
  • Canadian Serious Illness Conversation
  • Ask the Expert: Workshop on Schizophrenia
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