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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. ...

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. ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.   Lead   How long have you been with the ...

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, ...

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 ...

The Task Force invites you to participate in our 2020 annual evaluation! Our evaluation seeks to measure the impact and uptake of our guidelines and tools and identify new opportunities for the Task Force. We ...

Resources Need easy-to-reference tools to talk to patients about screening? We can help. Find these tools and more on the Task Force website: Testing Wisely: Support for communication with patients who request tests that are strongly recommended against Breast ...