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The CTFPHC Newsletter Issue 27

Published by CTFPHC on April 1, 2021

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 ...

Meet the TF-PAN team

Published by CTFPHC on March 25, 2021

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

Published by CTFPHC on March 25, 2021

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, ...

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

Published by CTFPHC on January 20, 2021

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 ...

Annual evaluation: We want your feedback!

Published by CTFPHC on January 5, 2021

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. ...

The CTFPHC Newsletter Issue 26

Published by CTFPHC on December 18, 2020

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 ...

Recruiting new Vice-Chair for the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care

Published by CTFPHC on December 11, 2020

The Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care (Task Force) is seeking to identify potential candidates for the Vice-Chair position https://canadiantaskforce.ca/. The Task Force is a well-known panel of experts skilled in primary preventive health ...

A Bumper Crop of Fellows

Published by CTFPHC on November 25, 2020

From Indigenous health to trans health, health equity, neuroscience and patient safety, the Task Force’s four new fellows bring a wealth of energy and unique perspectives to guideline development. As part of the Task Force’s fellowship ...

New Task Force Member: A Focus on Older Adults

Published by CTFPHC on November 18, 2020

Dr. Henry Siu is passionate about caring for older adults, a perspective he wants to integrate into the Task Force as its newest member. An Associate Professor in the Department of Family Medicine, McMaster University, Dr. ...

The CTFPHC Newsletter Issue 25

Published by CTFPHC on October 1, 2020

Online Conferences Visit our virtual conference booths this fall for the newest decision tools, practice resources, to make guideline suggestions and more. Family Medicine Forum – November 4 – 7, 2020 Médecins francophones du Canada, 29 et 30 octobre ...

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