Welcome. This page is designed to support clinicians within the HPA-OHT network by providing access to valuable resources, learning opportunities, and updates.

OHT Advancing Clinical Collaboration

What’s new:

New AI Scribe Program to Ease Clinician Workload

For primary care leaders | 1-min read of the blurb, 3-min read of the full article

Why it matters:
Clinician burnout is rising, driven in part by documentation demands. A national AI Scribe Program will offer free one-year licenses to up to 10,000 primary care clinicians, helping reduce admin time and improve patient care.

Next steps:
✔ Identify clinicians who could benefit
✔ Stay informed on rollout details in your region
✔ Read how AI scribes support Connected Care goals

👉 Learn More

Newsletter

Stay informed with the latest news, updates, and developments from the Clinical Network Newsletter and Health Matters Newsletter. Keeping you connected with key updates relevant to primary care providers.

Clinical Network Newsletter

January 2025

This edition covers critical updates on the Huron Perth Primary Care Summit, locum support resources, recruitment programs, RSV vaccine guidance, and new care initiatives like the Unattached Care Clinic (UCC).

Archive:
November 2024
August 2024

HPA-OHT Health Matters Newsletter

Upcoming Grand Rounds: Advancing Knowledge, Collaboration, and Care

Our Grand Rounds sessions are designed to foster knowledge sharing, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the advancement of evidence-based healthcare practices across the HPA-OHT network. These sessions will feature expert speakers, the latest research, and case discussions that align with our commitment to improving population health and enhancing the patient experience.

Upcoming HPHA Grand Rounds Session

Join us Fridays at 0800hrs via Zoom for HPHA’s May Grand Rounds series. Sessions will feature expert insights on key clinical topics, including a special memorial lecture on clinician wellness.

🗓️ May 2 – Vascular Surgery | Dr. John Landau
🗓️ May 9 – Migraines | Dr. Tommy Chan
🗓️ May 30 – Dora Cruz Memorial Lecture: Wellness | Dr. Vanessa Kustec

Contact lori.hartman@hpha.ca for Zoom link.

Why Join Us?

  • Expand your knowledge on critical healthcare topics.
  • Engage with peers and thought leaders in the field.
  • Contribute to the transformation of integrated care in Huron Perth & Area.

Together, we’re shaping the future of healthcare in our community.

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Opportunities

Professional growth and development are vital for delivering quality care. We have curated a list of links to the Continuing Professional Development pages of major medical schools in Ontario. These resources provide information on upcoming workshops, seminars, and certification opportunities that are especially relevant for primary care professionals.

Ontario Medical Schools and CPD Pages

McMaster University – Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine

Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM University)

Queen’s University – School of Medicine

University of Ottawa – Faculty of Medicine

University of Toronto – Temerty Faculty of Medicine

Western University – Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry

Rest of Canada – Medical Schools and CPD Pages

Dalhousie University – Faculty of Medicine

McGill University – Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

Memorial University of Newfoundland – Faculty of Medicine

Université de Montréal – Faculté de Médecine

Université de Sherbrooke – Faculté de Médecine et des Sciences de la Santé

Université Laval – Faculté de Médecine

University of Alberta – Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry

University of British Columbia – Faculty of Medicine

University of Calgary – Cumming School of Medicine

University of Manitoba – Max Rady College of Medicine

University of Saskatchewan – College of Medicine

We will also spotlight key learning opportunities that are most relevant to the needs of primary care providers within our network

Featured Upcoming Events & Learning Opportunities

Sickle Cell Symposium

Emergency physicians, internists, hematologists, family physicians, pediatricians, nurse practitioners, nurses, and allied health care professionals | 1-min read

Why it matters:

This free, one-day symposium is designed to strengthen sickle cell disease (SCD) care across Southwestern Ontario. It supports clinicians with practical knowledge, collaborative tools, and strategies to reduce stigma.

Next steps:

Save the date and register early to connect with peers and enhance your SCD practice.

Event details:
📅 Friday, April 25, 2025
🕘 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
📍 David Braley Health Sciences Centre, Hamilton, ON

Topics include:
– Primary care pearls
– Managing acute complications
– Mental health in SCD
– Cross-community care models

Learning goals:
Grow your clinical network, apply best practices, and improve patient-centered care.

More information and register

See more upcoming Workshops & Webinars 

Contact Us

If you have any questions or need further information, please don’t hesitate to reach out. For more information on how we can support your professional needs, contact us at oht@hpaoht.ca.