Public Health Matters E-Bulletin
Public Health Matters is a monthly e-bulletin from York Region Public Health that covers timely and critical Public Health topics relevant to family doctors, specialists, nurse practitioners and other health professionals. It offers resources you can use in your practice and highlights programs offered by Public Health that are useful to you and your patients.
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Public Health Matters is vital in keeping health care professionals informed about emerging public health issues, trends and solutions. Using a population health lens, the focused, thoroughly researched content enhances my ability to make informed decisions benefitting my patients. These updates save me time by providing information in an easy to digest format, making it a valuable clinical tool for me.
- Dr. Allan Grill, Chief of Family Medicine at Markham Stouffville Hospital and Lead Physician of the Markham Family Health Team
Read the latest editions
October 2024
September 2024
Public Health Matters – September 2024
- Message from the Acting Medical Officer of Health
- Guest author feature: Inclusive gender-affirming care is up to all of us
- Earn MainPro+ credits at our Sexual Health Matters Webinar
- The latest on HPV, COVID-19 and RSV
- Mpox uptick in Ontario and emerging oropouche virus threat
- Ask the AMOH: How do I treat a suspected rabies exposure?
- Upcoming events: Virtual and in-person events of interest
July 2024
June 2024
Public Health Matters – June 2024
- Message from the Acting Medical Officer of Health
- Wildfire smoke: Still a concern this summer
- Epidemiology Update: Focus on Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
- How community paramedicine is supporting primary care in York Region
- Ask the Expert: What tests do I order for STI screening?
- Canadian Dental Care Plan rolling out to seniors – and others soon
- Your input is needed to help shape the future of HIV care
Archived Editions
- Public Health Matters – May 2024
- Public Health Matters – April 2024
- Public Health Matters – March 2024
- Public Health Matters Special Edition: A Focus on Black Health
- Public Health Matters – February 2024
- Public Health Matters – December 2023
- Public Health Matters – November 2023
- Public Health Matters – October 2023
- Public Health Matters Special Edition: Indigenous Health Equity
- Public Health Matters - September 2023
- Public Health Matters - August 2023
- Public Health Matters - July 2023
- Public Health Matters - June 2023
- Public Health Matters - May 2023
- Public Health Matters - April 2023
- Public Health Matters - March 2023
- Public Health Matters - February 2023
- Public Health Matters - December 2022
- Public Health Matters - November 2022