Changing the Way We Work Community of Practice

Infectious Disease & Emergency Preparedness for Large-Scale Events

 Please join us for the 110th session in our series “Changing the Way We Work” on Friday, June 26, 2026! In this session, we will share an update on circulating infectious diseases. We will also explore how emergency preparedness for large-scale events—like the FIFA World Cup—addresses extreme heat and communicable disease response through coordinated clinical care and public health strategies to protect attendees and the broader population. The main program will be held from 7:55-9 a.m., with a possible extension until 9:15 a.m. for additional Q&A. We appreciate you submitting questions at the time of registration to help us plan the session.
 

DATE: Friday, June 26, 2026, 7:55 – 9 a.m. EST

Register for this session:

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fcJVCxdZTFeFnhFjNH9wlQ

 Panelists:         

• Dr. Daniel Warshafsky, Associate Chief Medical Officer of Health at the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health, Toronto, ON
• Dr. Michelle Murti, Chief Medical Officer of Health of Toronto Public Health

 Host:

• Dr. Jobin Varughese, OCFP President, Family Physician, Assistant Dean of Primary Care Education for the School of Medicine at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU), Brampton, ON

 Moderator:

• Dr. Ali Damji, Family Physician, Credit Valley Family Health Team, Mississauga, ON