Ontario College of Family Physicians - OCFP

Changes to Ontario’s publicly funded colorectal cancer screening program, ColonCancerCheck, take effect on July 1, 2026 📅

This includes:
🔹 A lower screening start age
🔹 Updated eligibility criteria
🔹 A new lab service provider
🔹 A new FIT device

To support family physicians through this transition, the OCFP has developed a summary of changes — see what’s changing and what to do next:https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/OCFP_FP_ColonCancerCheck_June_2026_REV2.pdf

The lessons that shaped Dr. Onye Nnorom's approach to medicine began at home, where she watched her parents support neighbours, newcomers, and community members in need.

Today, those same lessons continue to guide her work as a family physician, Public Health and Preventive Medicine specialist, Associate Chief Medical Officer of Health for Ontario, and Chief and Medical Director of Health Equity and Population Health at Lakeridge Health.

Read our latest profile to learn how community, mentorship, and listening have shaped her journey.

https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/advocacy/family-physician-profiles/

Collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to family medicine were on full display in beautiful Halifax at the CFPC Chapter Leaders Meeting!

OCFP President Dr. Jobin Varughese, President-Elect Dr. Eric Wong, and CEO Deepy Sur joined family medicine leaders from across Canada to exchange ideas, learn from successes across jurisdictions, and discuss the challenges facing patients and family physicians today.

We look forward to bringing these insights back to Ontario and continuing to champion a stronger future for family medicine.

Register now for our June and July events and stay up to date on topics that are important to your practice!

OCFP professional development offers:
✅ + credits
✅ Connection with your family physician colleagues
✅ Learning that can be immediately applied in your practice

🔹June 5 – Infectious Disease & The ColonCancerCheck (CCC) Program
(Changing the Way We Work series): https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/infectious-disease-the-coloncancercheck-ccc-program/

🔹June 24 – Medical Fitness to Drive: When & How To Report: https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/when-to-report-part-2-ministry-of-transportation/

🔹July 15 – Osteoporosis and Fracture Prevention Workshop – July 2026: https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/osteoporosis-and-fracture-prevention-workshop-july-2026/

🔹July 22 – ADHD in Primary Care: Meeting Growing Demand with Practical Tools: https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/adhd-in-primary-care-meeting-growing-demand-with-practical-tools/

Osteoporosis and fractures are common, but often missed in patients over 50.

Join our Osteoporosis and Fracture Prevention Workshop on July 15 to learn practical, evidence-based approaches you can use in your day-to-day practice.

✔ Understand the latest guidelines
✔ Improve fracture risk assessment
✔ Support patients with effective prevention and treatment options

⏰ 9am-12pm | 💻 Online | 🎓 Up to 6 Mainpro+ credits

Register now: https://ontariofamilyphysicians.ca/event/osteoporosis-and-fracture-prevention-workshop-july-2026/