FIT testing, as the primary screening method for average risk individuals, launched across the province on June 24. For patients with a positive test, there is a high probability of having colon cancer or a high-risk, complicated polyp. As Cancer Care Ontario’s Regional Primary Care Lead for cancer screening and a local family physician, I…
We are approaching the September deadline for Cumulative Preventative Care Bonus submission, which is Sept. 10 for paper claims and Sept. 18 for electronic claims. A helpful tool for this calculation for enrolled model physicians is the TPSR reports. We had received these in paper format each April but they are now digital and contained…
HAMILTON, ON — If breast cancer awareness has a season, it is surely autumn. October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and here in Hamilton the Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre Foundation is sponsoring the Life After Breast Cancer Conference for people affected by any stage of breast cancer and their support network. Registration is now…
The fecal immunochemical test (FIT) has received an overwhelming response by the primary care community since launching on June 24. In fact, LifeLabs has already received over 60,000 FIT requisitions province-wide. Thank you for all your help with this success! A quick reminder: • FIT has replaced FOBT as the recommended screening test for Ontario…
Want to share the news about FIT on your bulletin boards and TV screens? Check out these 8.5 x 11 posters and TV screen images from Cancer Care Ontario and the Regional Cancer Program: For your bulletin boards: • Cancer Care Ontario’s poster, featuring the Same Place, New Test slogan can be found here. •The…
Hamilton plumbing company partners with Regional Cancer Program to promote new colon cancer screening test to the community HAMILTON, ON (June 24, 2019) — A Hamilton-based plumbing company is teaming up with the Regional Cancer Program to promote a new at-home test for Ontario residents that screens for signs of colorectal cancer, commonly called colon…
(June 12, 2019 – HAMILTON)– A community volunteer who leads a major fundraiser for breast cancer research at the Juravinski Cancer Centre (JCC) and a transplant nephrologist from St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH) are among recipients of 2019 Human Touch Awards from Cancer Care Ontario and the Ontario Renal Network. Human Touch Award recipients were…
HAMILTON — The CIBC Breast Assessment Centre is celebrating Concession Streetfest on June 8 with an Open House. Visitors can tour the Centre, meet its friendly, welcoming staff and enjoy refreshments, treats and giveaways. The Breast Assessment Centre is located at 711 Concession Street, between the Juravinski Hospital and the Juravinski Cancer Centre. Open house…
Cancer Screening 3-Hour Workshop Presented by Dr. Meghan Davis for Niagara Primary Care Providers AND/OR their staff Earn 9 Mainpro+ Credits (physician attendance required for MainPro+ credits) Provide professional development opportunities for primary care staff When: Wednesday, June 5, 1 – 4 pm (12:30 p.m. lunch and goodie bags provided) Where: Niagara Falls Community Health…
Cancer Screening 3-Hour Workshop Presented by Dr. Meghan Davis for Hamilton Primary Care Providers AND/OR their staff Earn 9 Mainpro+ Credits (physician attendance required for MainPro+ credits) Provide professional development opportunities for your staff Cancer Screening 3-Hour Workshop When: Wednesday, May 8, 1 – 4 pm (12:30 p.m. lunch and goodie bags provided) Where: Hamilton…
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