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Annual Members of Members: A reminder that members are invited to join OCFP’s Annual Meeting of Members (AMM) on September 10, 2025 at 8 a.m. Register.

Primary Care Action Team: The feedback received through our May survey and recent member focus groups has informed the advice we are providing to PCAT as they plan future proposal processes. OCFP CEO, Deepy Sur is continuing to host focus groups with members to ask participants to tell us about PCAT as well as their involvement in OHTs and PCNs and additional support you need to thrive in practice.

• To join a future focus group, contact Jay Scull, Manager, Communications at jscull@ocfp.on.ca. Participation is compensated.

Respiratory Season: Our most recent Changing the Way We Work community of practice focused on the upcoming respiratory season. You can view the recording to learn about this year’s provincial programs and tools the OCFP and the Centre for Effective Practice (CEP) are developing to support you.

• See the first section of CEP’s Seasonal Preparedness Guide on chronic condition optimization.
• Register for the next Changing the Way We Work scheduled for September 26, 2025 for a brief update on infectious disease and discuss advances in the management of metabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver disease (“fatty liver disease”).
• The Chief Medical Officer of Health has issued guidance to withdraw all COVID-19 KP.2 vaccines, prior to the receipt of the updated COVID-19 vaccines this fall. For those of you who currently have a supply of COVID-19 KP.2 on hand, see direction from the Ministry of Health.

Osteoporosis and Fracture Prevention Workshop: Register for the next session on October 21, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., for insights from the clinical practice guideline for management of osteoporosis and fracture prevention in Canada, as well as actionable tools for screening, diagnosing and optimizing care.

Addressing Burnout: Register for our upcoming Practising Well community of practice on September 17, 2025, at 8 a.m., to learn tips and tricks to help address burnout, including how to efficiently review EMRs, set boundaries with patients, take vacations and train office staff to take on some burdensome tasks.

• In support of decreasing admin burden and the related burnout, OMA, CPSO and the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario are sharing a web page with clarified expectations around requests from dentists, including a template letter (accessible from your EMR) you can use for responses.

Self-Learning: A reminder that you can earn Mainpro+ credits by reviewing recordings and accompanying materials from OCFP’s Health Equity, Changing the Way We Work and Mental Health, Addictions and Chronic Pain communities of practice and completing a short survey. More information.

Temporary Leave Guidance for Physicians: Developed through physician feedback in response to inquiries related to temporary leave, this tool (requires OMA member site login) from the OMA offers clear, practical guidance for those planning a temporary leave from practice. It includes information on CPSO obligations, patient communication, administrative planning and return-to-practice considerations.

Ontario Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Program (OAAASP): Offers a one-time ultrasound screening to all Ontarians as they turn 65 years old, aiming to detect abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) early and reduce the risk of life-threatening rupture. See the Screening Pathway Map for more information.

Low Back Pain Quality Standard: Ontario Health has updated the Low Back Pain: Care for Adults With Acute Low Back Pain Quality Standard to align with the most current clinical evidence. It includes the quality standard placemat and patient guide.

Visit our Partner Opportunities page to learn about OMD Educates: Digital Health Conference on September 18^th and 19^th and more.

As primary care transformation continues, the OCFP is proud to recognize family physicians across the province for the impact their leadership is having on patients, communities and the health system. We also continue to receive nominations from patients who are recognizing their family physicians for going above and beyond. See our most recent recognitions here. Thank you for all that you do!