GHHN PCN Rounds: Non-Invasive Fetal Blood Group Genotyping. Log in through the PCN Portal for meeting link and details
2026-01-28 08:00 - 09:00 (America/Toronto) | Virtual Event, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Please Log in through the PCN Portal to find the GHHN PCN Rounds Microsoft Meeting link and details.
Topic: Non-Invasive Fetal Blood Group Genotyping
Presented by: Dr Joshua Stern

Rooted in Community: Opening Celebration - Black History Month at McMaster 2026
2026-02-03 11:00 - 13:30 | The Nest Atrium
McMaster University is hosting events launching Black History Month, centered on this year’s theme, Rooted: Our Legacy, Our Strength, Our Future honouring Black legacy, creativity, and entrepreneurship. You can learn more about the various events here.
Rooted in Community: Opening CelebrationDate: Tuesday, February 3Time: 11:00 AM – 1:30 PMLocation: The Nest Atrium

PCN Townhall
2026-02-04 08:00 - 09:00, 2026-03-04 08:00 - 09:00 | Virtual Event, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Hi PCN Members,
Please find the PCN Townhall Microsoft Teams Meeting link and details below. You can learn more about how to download and use Microsoft Teams here.
Join the meeting now.
Meeting ID: 240 601 111 721 5
Passcode: [REDACTED]

PCN Townhall- Log in through the PCN Portal for meeting link and details
2026-02-04 08:00 - 09:00, 2026-03-04 08:00 - 09:00 | Virtual Event, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Please Log in through the PCN Portal to find the PCN Townhall Microsoft Teams Meeting link and details. You can learn more about how to download and use Microsoft Teams here.

Rooted: Black Excellence and Entrepreneurship — BLK OWNED Market- Black History Month at McMaster 2026
2026-02-04 11:00 - 13:30 | Donaldson Family Atrium
In collaboration with BLK OWNED Hamilton, join McMaster for a vibrant Black-Owned Market showcasing local Black entrepreneurs, creatives, and community organizations. This event offers an opportunity to connect, shop, and support Black-owned businesses while celebrating innovation, resilience, and economic empowerment.

Rooted: Black Excellence and Entrepreneurship — BLK OWNED MarketDate: Wednesday, February 4Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PMLocation: Donaldson Family Atrium

GHHN PCN Rounds: Disability Medicine in Clinical Medicine - A Roadmap. Log in through the PCN Portal for meeting link and details
2026-02-11 08:00 - 09:00 | Virtual Event, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Please Log in through the PCN Portal to find the GHHN PCN Rounds Microsoft Meeting link and details.
Topic: Disability Medicine in Clinical Medicine – A Roadmap
Presented by: Dr Itua Iriogbe

GHHN PCN Rounds: Disability Medicine in Clinical Medicine - A Roadmap
2026-02-11 08:00 - 09:00 | Virtual Event, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Hello PCN Members,
Topic: Disability Medicine in Clinical Medicine – A Roadmap
Presented by: Dr Itua Iriogbe
Microsoft Teams: Join the meeting
Meeting ID: 271 818 963 199 7
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Conference 2026- McMaster University CPD
2026-02-11 12:00 - 16:30 | Liuna Station, 360 James Street North, Hamilton, Ontario
Join us on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at Liuna Station in Hamilton for a half-day, in-person Continuing Professional Development program focused on Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Designed for physicians, specialists, therapists, nurses, and other health professionals, this event will provide practical strategies to recognize, assess, and manage patients with spasticity, bone and joint issues, and complex rehabilitation needs. Through expert-led sessions and interactive discussions, participants will gain valuable insights on when and how to refer to Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, while also exploring community resources and rehabilitation programs that support patient care.
Register Here.

Amplify Care- eReferral sending 101: How it Works & Live Demonstration
2026-02-11 12:15 - 13:00 | Virtual Event, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
The wait is over – Ontario Health is now officially onboarding for eReferral Ontario! Funded by Ontario Health, the West Region eReferral Deployment Team at Amplify Care is ready to support you and your team in getting set up to send and receive eReferrals with ease.
These webinars are ideal for primary care clinicians and/or community specialists and their referral management staff, who want a high-level overview of how Ocean eReferral can streamline and enable greater efficiencies within the referral management process.
On February 11, 2026 from 12:15 to 1PM, the first webinar will be hosted: eReferral Sending 101: How It Works & Live Demonstration. Register Here!
Focus:
• Searching the Ocean Healthmap
• Sending an eReferral
• Monitoring the status of an eReferral
• Patient and clinician eReferral notifications
• How to onboard to eReferral Ontario
Contact the West Region eReferral Deployment Team at WestRegion@amplifycare.com for more information.

GHHN PCN Rounds: Top 10 New and Exciting Developments in Allergy. Log in through the PCN Portal for meeting link and details
2026-02-18 08:00 - 09:00 | Virtual Event, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Please Log in through the PCN Portal to find the GHHN PCN Rounds Microsoft Meeting link and details.
Topic: Top 10 New and Exciting Developments in Allergy
Presented by: Dr. Michael Cyr

GHHN PCN Rounds: Top 10 New and Exciting Developments in Allergy
2026-02-18 08:00 - 09:00 | Virtual Event, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Hello PCN Members,
Topic: Top 10 New and Exciting Developments in Allergy
Presented by: Dr. Michael Cyr
Microsoft Teams: Join the meeting
Meeting ID: 271 818 963 199 7
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Amplify Care: eReferral Receiving 101: How It Works & Live Demonstration
2026-02-20 12:15 - 13:00 | Virtual Event, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
The wait is over – Ontario Health is now officially onboarding for eReferral Ontario! Funded by Ontario Health, the West Region eReferral Deployment Team at Amplify Care is ready to support you and your team in getting set up to send and receive eReferrals with ease.
These webinars are ideal for primary care clinicians and/or community specialists and their referral management staff, who want a high-level overview of how Ocean eReferral can streamline and enable greater efficiencies within the referral management process.
On February 20, 2026 from 12:15 to 1PM, the second webinar will be hosted: eReferral Receiving 101: How It Works & Live Demonstration. Register Here!
Focus:
• Ocean Healthmap Directory Listings
• Reviewing Standardized Referral Forms
• Receiving and managing an eReferral
• Patient and clinician eReferral notifications
• How to onboard to eReferral Ontario
Contact the West Region eReferral Deployment Team at WestRegion@amplifycare.com for more information.

GHHN PCN Rounds: Ultra Processed Foods - the Good, the Bad and the Ugly. Log in through the PCN Portal for meeting link and details
2026-02-25 08:00 - 09:00 | Virtual Event, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Please Log in through the PCN Portal to find the GHHN PCN Rounds Microsoft Meeting link and details.
Topic: Ultra Processed Foods – the Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Presented by: Dr. Subhas Ganguli

GHHN PCN Rounds: Ultra Processed Foods - the Good, the Bad and the Ugly
2026-02-25 08:00 - 09:00 | Virtual Event, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Hello PCN Members,
Topic: Ultra Processed Foods – the Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Presented by: Dr. Subhas Ganguli
Microsoft Teams: Join the meeting
Meeting ID: 271 818 963 199 7
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Dermatology Day for Primary Care Providers 2026- McMaster University CPD
2026-02-25 08:00 - 15:35 | Virtual Event, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Attend the Dermatology Day for Primary Care Providers 2026 on Wednesday, February 25th, 2026. This is a virtual event from 8AM- 3:35PM. The targeted audience is Family Physicians, Family Physicians with Special Interest in Dermatology, Physician Assistants, Primary Health Care Providers, Family Medicine Residents, Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, and Other Health Care Professionals. Register Here.
By attending this activity, participants will be able to:

Recognize common and uncommon dermatologic conditions encountered in primary care, including acne, eczema, psoriasis, vitiligo, and urticaria.
Apply evidence-based approaches to topical and systemic dermatologic treatments, including appropriate selection, safe prescribing, and monitoring.
Differentiate between benign, inflammatory, and malignant skin lesions to guide management and timely referral.
Evaluate when patients with complex or refractory dermatologic diseases require specialist referral or advanced therapy.
Implement practical dermatologic management strategies suitable for the primary care setting, including patient education, follow-up, and chronic disease support.
Integrate new evidence, guidelines, and treatment updates presented during the conference into everyday clinical practice.

Amplify Care: Accuro- Sending eReferrals Webinar
2026-02-25 12:15 - 13:00 | Virtual Event, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Please join us for a high-level overview of sending and managing Ocean eReferrals right from the patient chart in Accuro! Register Here!
Audience: Primary care clinicians and community specialists practicing in Ontario, and their referral management staff.
Focus:
– Searching the Ocean Healthmap
– Sending an eReferral from Accuro
– Monitoring the status of an eReferral
– Patient and clinician eReferral notifications
– How to onboard to eReferral Ontario

Rooted Together: Celebrating Our Collective Legacy Black History Month Closing Event
2026-02-25 17:30 - 20:30 | LR Wilson Concert Centre
To conclude the 30th anniversary of Black History Month, McMaster will host a celebratory closing event that honours the legacy, impact, and ongoing contributions of Black communities reinforcing the message that Black history is to be recognized and celebrated year-round.
The event will feature a special film screening of Steadfast: Messenger and the Message, a powerful documentary highlighting the life and work of The Honourable Jean Augustine, a pioneering advocate, educator, and trailblazer in Canadian history who played a pivotal role in establishing Black History Month in Canada. Following the screening, attendees will be invited to engage in a fireside chat with The Honourable Jean Augustine herself, offering a rare opportunity to hear her insights, reflections, and experiences firsthand. Dr. Nicholas Braithwaite, McMaster’s new Chancellor, will also join us for this celebration!
This milestone closing celebration aims to foster reflection, inspiration, and community connection, while affirming the enduring significance of Black history and its continued relevance beyond the month of February.
Rooted Together: Celebrating Our Collective Legacy
Date: Wednesday, Feb 25th
Time: 5:30pm to 8:30pm
Location: LR Wilson Concert Centre

Hamilton Urban Core CHC: The Future of Black Health
2026-02-26 16:00 - 18:00 | Hamilton Urban Core CHC
Hamilton Urban Core Community Health Centre is hosting a an evening of conversation in Black Health, Healing Equity, Health Innovations and Community- Centered Care on February 26th from 4-6 PM.
Join them for an evening of food, thoughtful presentation, and kitchen table conversations on the place of equity, community-centered care and innovations black health and wellness. Dr. Juliet Daniel will be the guest speaker.
Highlights: Guest Speech, Poetry Performance, Networking opportunity, Drumming, and Food.
Register Here.

Art Gallery of Hamilton: Black Art, History, and Humor with Gavin Stephens
2026-02-26 18:30 - 19:30 | Art Gallery of Hamilton
Join acclaimed comedy writer and stand-up performer Gavin Stephens for a lively Black History Month tour of the Art Gallery of Hamilton’s permanent collection.
This event will be at the Art Gallery of Hamilton on February 26, 2026 from 6:30PM – 7:30PM.
Through selections by Black artists in the AGH Collection, this tour explores how humor, storytelling, and visual expression intersect with identity, history, and lived experience.
Each 40-minute tour is limited to 25 participants and includes time afterward to further explore the gallery at your own pace.
Buy Tickets Here!

6th Annual McMaster Critical Care Update: McMaster CPD
2026-03-04 12:00 - 17:20 | Liuna Station, 360 James Street North, Hamilton, ON
The 6th Annual McMaster Critical Care Update is being hosted on March 4th, 2026 from 12PM- 5:20PM at Liuna Station, 360 James Street North, Hamilton, ON. Register Here!
The target audience is: Clinicians and Trainees from Acute Care Areas, including Community ICUs, Academic ICUs, Emergency Rooms and Hospitals, Acute Care Specialists and Trainees, Family Physicians, Critical Care RNs, Respiratory Therapists, and Other Critical Care Professionals.
At the end of this activity, participants will be able to:

Apply a practical approach to the diagnosis and management of common problems encountered in the critical care setting.
Integrate updates in evidence-based practice to enhance patient care.
Identify recent advances and controversies in critical care medicine.

Amplify Care: Accuro- Receiving eReferrals Webinar
2026-03-04 12:15 - 13:00 | Virtual Event, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Please join us for a high-level overview of receiving and managing Ocean eReferrals right from the patient chart in Accuro! Register Here!
Audience: Primary care clinicians and community specialists practicing in Ontario, and their referral management staff.
Focus:
– Ocean Healthmap Directory Listings
– Receiving eReferrals with Accuro integration
– Managing and booking eReferrals
– Patient and clinician eReferral notifications
– Reviewing Standardized eReferral Forms
– How to onboard to eReferral Ontario

Faculty of Health Sciences Women’s Symposium and May Cohen Lecture 2026: McMaster CPD
2026-03-05 12:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
The Faculty of Health Sciences Women’s Symposium and May Cohen Lecture returns on Thursday, March 5, 2026, as a virtual CPD program. The 2026 Women’s Symposium brings together women, non-binary individuals, and allies to explore strategies for advancing gender equity in our workplaces.
By attending this activity, participants will be able to:

Articulate strategies for women’s health promotion and chronic disease prevention that address structural inequities and foster community partnerships.
Discuss innovative applications in health coaching for clinical practice, education, and research.
Empower allies across McMaster Faculty of Health Sciences and in surrounding healthcare communities to take action to advance women’s leadership.

Black Health Education Collaborative Webinar: Healing, Not Coping: An Africentric Approach to Supporting Black Youth with Concurrent Mental Health and Substance Use Needs
2026-03-05 13:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
The Black Health Education Collaborative (BHEC) is thrilled to invite you to participate in their growing learning series Unlearning Anti-Black Racism: Improving Black Health in Ontario’s Pediatric Healthcare System—now with three new workshops announced for March 2026!
The first webinar in this series is: March 5, 2026 from 1:00-3:00pm ET | Healing, Not Coping: An Africentric Approach to Supporting Black Youth with Concurrent Mental Health and Substance Use Needs with Dr. Josiah Osagie and Jamila Ninche of AMANI: Mental Health and Substance Use Services for Black Youth
Register Here!

GHHN PCN Rounds: Management of CKD in Primary Care. Log in through the PCN Portal for meeting link and details
2026-03-11 08:00 - 09:00 | Virtual Event, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Please Log in through the PCN Portal to find the GHHN PCN Rounds Microsoft Meeting link and details.
Topic: Management of CKD in Primary Care
Presented by: Dr. Scott Brimble

GHHN PCN Rounds: Management of CKD in Primary Care
2026-03-11 08:00 - 09:00 | Virtual Event, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Hello PCN Members,
Topic: Management of CKD in Primary Care
Presented by: Dr. Scott Brimble
Microsoft Teams: Join the meeting
Meeting ID: 271 818 963 199 7
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Amplify Care: TELUS PS Suite – Sending eReferrals Webinar
2026-03-11 12:15 - 13:00 | Virtual Event, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Please join us for a high-level overview of sending and managing Ocean eReferrals right from the patient chart in TELUS PS Suite! Register Here!
Audience: Primary care clinicians and community specialists practicing in Ontario, and their referral management staff.
Focus:
– Searching the Ocean Healthmap
– Sending an eReferral from TELUS PS Suite
– Monitoring the status of an eReferral
– Patient and clinician eReferral notifications
– How to onboard to eReferral Ontario

GHHN PCN Rounds: CANCELLED - MARCH BREAK
2026-03-18 08:00 - 09:00 | Virtual Event, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Hello PCN Members,
This week’s Rounds is cancelled due to March Break.

Amplify Care: TELUS PS Suite – Receiving eReferrals Webinar
2026-03-18 12:15 - 13:00 | Virtual Event, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Please join us for a high-level overview of receiving and managing Ocean eReferrals right from the patient chart in TELUS PS Suite!
Audience: Primary care clinicians and community specialists practicing in Ontario, and their referral management staff.
Focus:
– Ocean Healthmap Directory Listings
– Receiving eReferrals with TELUS PS Suite integration
– Managing and booking eReferrals
– Patient and clinician eReferral notifications
– Reviewing Standardized eReferral Forms
– How to onboard to eReferral Ontario
