December 2022 Newsletter

December Newsletter Highlights

Community Surge Notice

We know it has been a difficult time for everyone during this busy viral and respiratory season. Please hang in there as we get through this surge. We will try our best to share resources that may be helpful for you during this time through our newsletters, twitter, and website.

Cold, Flu and COVID-19 Clinic for Kids

To help address the increased demand for paediatric care, a new Cold, Flu and COVID-19 Clinic for Kids has opened at the Thorncliffe Park Community Hub.
It provides care for children and youth aged three months to 17 years in East Toronto who are experiencing cold, flu, and COVID-19 symptoms when their primary care provider is not available.
Click here for more information on hours, eligibility, and how to book an appointment.
In the coming weeks, more information will be shared about the clinic. This will include information about administering Multiplex Respiratory Virus PCR (MRVP) Testing at this clinic, and how family physicians can support with this testing.

Pediatric Fever Handout

Michael Garron Hospital has created an information sheet to provide to families about caring for a child with a fever. Please click here for the handout.

Influenza-like-Illnesses Assessments at COCs

To help meet the current demand of the COVID-19 burden and an earlier-than-usual influenza season, MGH and ETHP’s Community Outreach Centres (COC) will provide assessments for influenza-like-illnesses (ILI).
Click here for more information on the COCs

Billing for Virtual Visits

From December 1, 2022 onwards, there has been a change in criteria and format for billing virtual visits. You can find the most updated information on the Ministry of Health website.

Community and Specialist Resources

Dr. Yan has opened a new comprehensive ophthalmology practice with a subspecialty in corneal diseases near Don Mills. New referrals will be accepted via (fax) 416 922 3013. Please click here for more information.
Health Access Taylor Massey (HATM) is a healthcare, community and social services centre located in Crescent Town. HATM offers a range of services including COVID-19 testing, vaccine and prescriptions, mental health counseling and social services; click here for a complete list

Practice Supports and Patient Resources

Want to have easy and secure communication with the hospital and community care providers? Visit the EasT-FPN website for more information Hypercare.
Ocean eReferral continues to expand in East Toronto – if you are interested in using Ocean eReferral, please contact the eServices Team: eReferral@ehealthce.ca.
Become an EasT-FPN member to receive clinical and practice support, and opportunities to engage with the East Toronto community. Please fill out the Membership application form to become a member.
- As part of the membership onboarding, members are encouraged to complete the following EasT-FPN Membership Intake Form, to provide us with key practice information, which will inform EasT-FPN program and service planning