Beat the Heat!
The City of Ottawa Heat, Cold and Smog Planning Committee has new and updated resources to share with the community ahead of the 2022 hot weather season. Heat-related illnesses and…
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New Youth Mental Health E-Learning Hub
In partnership with OPH, CHEO’s YouthNet has officially launched the new Youth Mental Health E-Learning Hub. This creative bilingual website was designed by Ottawa youth for youth (ages 13 to…
Ottawa Public Health Neighbourhood Wellness Hubs
Starting April 5, 2022, Ottawa Public Health (OPH) will be implementing pilot Neighborhood Wellness Hubs in 5 locations across the City. To better support the wellness of Ottawa residents, staff…
Updates from Ottawa Public Health (OPH)
COVID-19 Vaccination As noted in Dr. Moloughney’s Special Statement, COVID-19 vaccination continues to be crucial, especially as public health measures are lifted. A third dose provides a higher level of…
Remember to take care of your Mental Health – Resources are available.
Mental health is an important part of our health. Positive mental health is the core for a person’s well-being. Good mental health allows a person to reach their potential and…
Psychiatric Survivors Ottawa
I am happy to include the article below about a small, community-based agency called Psychiatric Survivors Ottawa (PSO). The article was written by my new intern, Salwen Kayembe, who will…
Ottawa Public Health launches annual influenza vaccine campaign
Ottawa – Starting October 25 at 10 am, appointment booking will be open for flu vaccinations at Ottawa Public Health (OPH) community vaccine clinics for parents with children aged six…
Routine and catch-up immunizations
Ottawa – Ottawa Public Health is expanding immunization services offered at its four community vaccination clinics to include routine and catch-up immunizations for eligible children and youth. In addition to…
Community Mental Health Resources
It’s normal for situations like COVID-19 to affect your mental health. Everyone will experience these events in their own way. It is completely natural to feel stress and concern during…
Reducing harms from substance use
On Tuesday, Jun 15th, Ottawa Public Health (OPH) launched the Ottawa Community Action Plan (OCAP) website, together with the OCAP core sponsors: The Community Addictions Peer Support Association (CAPSA), The Royal, The…