Description
The Women’s and Children’s Program at Trillium Health Partners is redefining what it means to deliver care for women, children, and families in our community. Powered by an exceptional team of physicians, nurses, specialists, and other care providers, the program is leading the way with a series of educational events on vital health topics — from women’s health and child development to menopause and beyond.
These sessions reflect Trillium Health Partners’ unwavering mandate to deliver better care today while boldly preparing for tomorrow. Central to this vision is the future Shah Family Hospital for Women and Children — the only hospital of its kind in Ontario and the first in our province dedicated exclusively to women’s and children’s care. Opening its doors in 2034, this groundbreaking facility is part of Canada’s largest health infrastructure renewal project and will set a new benchmark for care across the country.
We are excited to invite primary care providers in our community to join us for a dynamic, accredited day of evidence-based updates on important topics in women’s and children’s health. This virtual program aims to strengthen providers’ competence and confidence in caring for these patient populations, with expert speakers addressing trending topics and sharing clinical pearls for primary care management and up-to-date advice on when, where, and how to refer.
In-Person Keynote Event
Wednesday, April 15, 2026 | 1800-2000h
Location: Trillium Healthworks Experience Centre
Menopause Masterclass: Evidence, Influencers, and the Primary Care Provider
Dr. Lindsay Shirreff, MD, MSc(HQ), FRCSCJoin us for a sneak peek at the future Shah Family Hospital for Women and Children while gaining practical guidance to navigate today’s complex menopause landscape – where clinical evidence frequently clashes with viral health trends.
This session provides a practical roadmap for the "clinical-first" diagnosis, debunking the perceived need for hormone testing and equipping you with language to confidently redirect "check my hormones" requests toward symptom-based care. You’ll explore the latest menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) protocols and learn to manage the "TikTok Effect"—addressing patient expectations surrounding "bioidentical" hormones and other social media misinformation. Leave with actionable strategies to strike the right balance between over- and under-prescription.
Accreditation: The in-person keynote presentation is not accredited.
Full-Day Virtual Conference
Friday, May 1, 2026
Morning Sessions
Take the stress out of the "febrile infant." This session reviews gold-standard temperature measurement, risk assessment systems, and diagnostic evaluations. Refine your antimicrobial choices and establish protocols for urgent escalation.
Refresh your visual diagnosis skills for common conditions like psoriasis and molluscum, master the nuances of topical corticosteroid use, and learn to spot "red flags."
Master the nuances of the newborn physical. This deep dive covers common findings—from GU anomalies and heart murmurs to hip instability and torticollis.
Afternoon Sessions
Navigate the complexities of AUB with confidence. This session streamlines your diagnostic approach—from essential labs and imaging to mastering uterine biopsy access. Identify the precise "who, when, and where" for specialist referrals.
Endometriosis is more than just pelvic pain. Enhance your diagnostic toolkit with history-taking pearls and strategies for unmasking obscure symptoms and overlapping syndromes like IBS. Explore management across various life stages.
Optimize your prenatal workflow with the latest on routine investigations, genetic screening (eFTS/NIPT), and ultrasound interpretation. This session covers critical primary care milestones, including ASA and vaccine recommendations.
Sharpen your ability to identify high-risk indicators that necessitate Maternal-Fetal Medicine involvement. Focus on bridging the gap between primary care and sub-specialty consultation.
Accreditation: This conference is designed to meet the standards of the College of Family Physicians of Canada’s Mainpro+® certification program. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.