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Task Force 2021 Wrap-Up

As we near the end of a second pandemic year, we wanted to provide a look back on Task Force accomplishments and changes. It was a busy year, with highs and lows and different ways ...

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New co-chairs to lead Task Force

When the unexpected happened earlier this year, Task Force members stepped up to the plate to ensure continuity. Drs. Brenda Wilson and Roland Grad, long-time Task Force members, are now co-chairing the Task Force after ...

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The CTFPHC Newsletter Issue 28

Remembering Dr. Ainsley Moore We are devastated at the loss of our friend and colleague, Dr. Ainsley Moore, who died unexpectedly on June 25, 2021. A talented family doctor, Ainsley joined the Task Force in 2013. ...

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Remembering Dr. Ainsley Moore

Remembering Dr. Ainsley Moore We are devastated at the loss of our friend and colleague, Dr. Ainsley Moore, who died unexpectedly on June 25, 2021. A talented family doctor, Ainsley joined the Task Force in 2013. ...

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Chlamydia and gonorrhea: new recommendation to screen sexually active patients under 30

Chlamydia and gonorrhea: new recommendation to screen sexually active patients under 30   A new guideline recommends offering screening for chlamydia and gonorrhea to all sexually active patients under 30 years of age. Aimed at primary care providers, the guideline from ...

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Under 30 and sexually active? It’s a good idea to get tested for chlamydia and gonorrhea

Under 30 and sexually active? It’s a good idea to get tested for chlamydia and gonorrhea  Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care recommends routine screening Anyone sexually active under age 30 should be offered testing for ...

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The CTFPHC Newsletter Issue 27

Meet the TF-PAN team! Here’s a peek at the staff team behind the new Task Force Public Advisors Network (TF-PAN) who helped bring this citizen panel to reality. They share enthusiasm, dedication as well as a love of reading and staying active. Read more. Interested in joining ...

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Meet the TF-PAN team

Here’s a peek at the staff team behind the new Task Force Public Advisors Network (TF-PAN) who helped bring this citizen panel to reality. They share enthusiasm, dedication as well as a love of reading and staying active.   Kyle Silveira, Lead   How long have you been ...

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More is not always better

More is not always better when it comes to medical tests and treatments, says Dr. Emily McDonald, the Task Force’s newest member.  As an internal medicine specialist, she sees medically complex patients who are often taking more than 10 medications, ...

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Come work with us! The Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care is hiring an Administrative Assistant

The Canadian Task Force on Preventative Health Care is currently looking for an Administrative Assistant to join its dynamic team. The incumbent is proficient in synthesizing large amounts of information with expertise in tracking and ...

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