Calendar of Events

Learning objectives:After this program, participants will be able to:1. Recognize the importance of Early Optimized Treatment in MDD2. Apply the new CANMAT MDD guidelines for the treatment of your patients with MDD3. Understand the differences with respect to current antidepressants and adjunctive therapies, and when they would be appropriateSpeaker: Dr Jeff HabertRegistration Link

Description: We will highlight best practice clinical resources and assessment tools to help support the assessment of the older adult who may be aging with complex medical conditions and geriatric syndromes.  Speaker names/bios: Mary Jemmett, NP –Currently working in the role of NP  for the Nipissing Specialized Geriatric Clinic at the North Bay Regional Health Centre, North […]

Description: We invite healthcare providers to join us for an informative session on the Farmer Wellness Initiative, a free counseling service designed for farmers, farm workers, and their families. Presented by the Agriculture Wellness Ontario team, this session will delve into the mental health challenges and stressors unique to the agricultural community. Attendees will gain valuable […]

Please join NPAO and Impact Public Affairs on July 16th for an update on Strategizing for Scope Consultation.Please note as strategy will be discussed this town hall will not be recorded. However, there will be a summary of the discussion following the webinar that will be posted in NP Central.NPAO Members onlyRegistration Link

Join us as we discuss the most common ocular conditions you will see while practicing.  We will review what signs and symptoms to look out for.  Revisit how to manage these ocular conditions.   Finally discuss when to refer them to an eye care professional and how urgent the referral should be.We will also review diabetic […]

ObjectivesSpeaker: Roberta HealeRoberta Heale is an NP with a career spanning over twenty-five years and an accomplished journey in healthcare, education, and advocacy. She earned both a DNP and a PhD, focusing these and her other research endeavours on NP practice, education, and policy. She has taught NPs in various programs since 2001 and has […]

DescriptionPresentation objective is to review the diagnosis, symptoms and medical management of POTS or Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome and the prevalence in practice. Objectives would also include treatment, patient management and expectations for treatment with respect to time frame and symptom improvement.POTS or Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome is a condition that is gaining more notice […]

Transgender men and non-binary people often encounter barriers when access support for chestfeeding or lactation following the birth of their baby. Several factors have been identified as barriers, with the main factors being engagement with healthcare practitioners who do not provide gender-affirming care. Despite these barriers, engaging in supportive environment facilitates chestfeeding and lactation. This […]

Through various clinical cases, the program provides background information on glucose sensor technology, including Continuous Glucose Monitoring systems (CGM) marketed in Canada, Diabetes Canada’s CGM recommendations, as well the challenges and benefits related to this technology.Learning objectives:Speaker bio:Ilana Halperin MD MSc FRCPC, she/her  Chief Medical Information Officer Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre Assistant Professor Division of Endocrinology Department of […]