The Canadian Rheumatology Association published their position statement on the COVID-19 Vaccination on December 31, 2020. To review the position statement, please visit this link: CRA Position Statement Within this article, you will […]
COVID-19 Vaccine & Recommended Resources
We have updated our COVID-19 Info section to include two new recommended resources: The American College of Rheumatology December 2020 Update The British Society for Rheumatology COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance ACIP COVID Vaccine Recommendation […]
Canadian Rheumatology 2020: Workforce and Wellness Survey
Canadian Rheumatology 2020: Workforce and Wellness Survey It has been 5 years since the first national workforce survey and it’s time to check in with rheumatologists across the country. In addition to understanding issues […]
Now Accepting 2021 ORA Membership Renewals
The Ontario Rheumatology Association is now accepting online membership renewals. In light of the financial challenges many of us have endured over the last 6 months, we will not be increasing membership fees this year. The […]
Transition to Publicly Funded Shingrix® Vaccine for Ontario’s Shingles Immunization Program
Starting mid-October 2020, the Ontario publicly funded shingles (Herpes Zoster) immunization program will begin to transition to Shingrix® vaccine instead of Zostavax®II vaccine. It is important to note that this is for adults […]
Biosimilar Form
With so many new and emerging biosimilars, we have created a simple document that you may find useful. We will update it as new information becomes available. You may access the form here: […]
Interview With Dr. Carter Thorne – Biosimilar Switching in Canada
Dr. Carter Thorne was approached by the Centre for Biosimilars to discuss his views on Canada’s comfort level with biosimilars and the future of switching policies. For more information, please visit this link: […]
OHIP Bulletin (Posted on August 7, 2020)
To access the August 7, 2020 OHIP Bulletin, please click on this link: OHIP Bulletin Aug 7 2020 Please also note the following information provided by OMA President Dr. Samantha Hill: Phase I […]
Arthritis + Patient App Developed by One of Our Own!
Dr. Manisha Mulgund, a community rheumatologist in Hamilton, has developed an app that provides patient education and self-management. It is a free app and has been released on iOS and android App Store. […]
Common Questions on E078 Billings
With the recent good news announcement from the OMA on E078, many of you have questions on how to move forward. Dr. Philip Baer has written to the ORA membership to provide some […]
