Target audience: 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

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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

Thrive in Medicine with Dr. Vanessa Kustec

Target audience
Clinicians within the HPA-OHT network

Why it matters:
Burnout and overload are real risks across our system. In this Dora Cruz Memorial Grand Rounds session, Dr. Vanessa Kustec shares practical, research-informed strategies to help providers shift mindset, clarify goals, and enhance productivity—supporting personal wellness and system sustainability.

Next steps:
✔ Mark your calendar: Friday, May 30, 2025 | 0800–0900
✔ Contact lori.hartman@hpha.ca for the Zoom link
✔ Share with peers across sectors—especially those exploring professional growth and wellness

💡 Featuring:
Dr. Vanessa Kustec – a respected physician and educator known for empowering healthcare teams to thrive through intentional action and mindset work.

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

Drug Therapy Day 2025: Interprofessional Learning for Safer Prescribing

Audience + Read Time: Clinical providers (2 min)

Why it matters: A valuable opportunity for family physicians, pharmacists, nurses, NPs, and learners to strengthen shared decision-making and safe prescribing practices. Aligned with HPA-OHT’s focus on integrated, team-based care.

Next Steps: Register by June 2 to secure early bird pricing.

Link to event: Drug Therapy Day 2025 – Event Details & Registration

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.