IPAC Canada NWO Chapter, in collaboration with the Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) Infectious Diseases Team, is pleased to invite you to Infection Connection: Partners in Protection.
Scheduled for Thursday, October 29, 2026, this full-day virtual education event will feature practical IPAC and infectious disease education, discussion and case-based learning. IPUs are available.
Thank you for sharing with colleagues and other community partners who may be interested.
REGISTER NOW
Register HERE: Northwestern Ontario IPAC & Infectious Disease Education Day – Fill out form
- Log-in instructions and links will be sent one week before the education day.
AGENDA
- The event will begin with a session from Dr. Yoko Schreiber, Infectious Disease Specialist for Thunder Bay and District, focusing on Tuberculosis (TB) Epidemiology, Diagnosis and Treatment. This session will include a deep dive into the Thunder Bay District’s local epidemiology. Dr. Schreiber will be joined by the TBDHU Infectious Diseases Team where staff will review the role of the local health unit and led a discussion around referrals and supports. Dr. Miranda Bevilacqua from Confederation College’s School of Health, Negahneewin, & Community Services will also share how she has incorporated TB education into curriculum for her students. The session will end with a question and answer period.
- The morning will end with a presentation from TBDHU’s new Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Greg Holzman. Dr. Holzman will provide his perspective on the importance of health care worker immunization along with other important vaccine messages.
- The afternoon will begin with a presentation from Dr. Maureen Cividino, the Medical Consultant and Physician with Public Health Ontario. Her session will cover TB Occupational Health considerations related to worker TB pre-placement and discuss precautions for resident/client placement if they present with symptoms that might suggest TB as the differential diagnosis.
- To end the day Dr. Jeya Nadarajah, IPAC Physician Lead with Public Health Ontario, will review an Invasive Group A Streptococcal disease (iGAS) case scenario and the associated infection prevention and control implications for both hospital and congregate living settings. She will also touch on the coordination and communication needed for both front line staff and management.
QUESTIONS?
Please reach out to Anita Allam, IPAC HUB Infection Prevention and Control Coordinator, at 807-625-6083 or anita.allam@tbdhu.com if you have any questions or need help registering.