Mosquitoes and Ticks
Ottawa Public Health. Week of May 20 to 25 – Mosquitoes and ticksDownload
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Ottawa Public Health – By the Numbers
Refer to the “By the Numbers” infographic above or the Protecting Ottawa’s Health document that clearly highlights the tens of thousands of service interactions local public health professionals have with residents and community partners. In addition to OPH’s core work in areas such as immunization, restaurant inspections, Healthy Babies Healthy Children home visits, mental health…
Reduce your Pet’s Exposure to Ticks
If your pet spends lots of time outdoors, a tick check should be part of your daily routine. While dogs and cats cannot directly transmit Lyme disease to people, a tick may enter your home on your pet’s back and move on to bite a human. Refer to Ottawa Public Health information on ticks and…
Lyme Disease Program 2019
As spring is finally arriving, Ottawa Public Health (OPH) is resuming its Lyme disease program for 2019. While there are tremendous health benefits to getting out and enjoying activities in the City’s many outdoor areas, it is important that residents be aware of the risks of Lyme disease, particularly if they are in areas suitable…
Consumption and Treatment Services (CTS) funding
The Ministry of Health and Long Term Care (MOHLTC) will not be providing ongoing operating funds for Ottawa Public Health’s (OPH) Consumption and Treatment Services (CTS). We were also made aware that CTS funding was approved for Inner City Health, the Somerset West Community Health Centre (CHC), and the Sandy Hill CHC. OPH will continue…
Invasive Plants
Wild parsnip management Wild parsnip is an invasive plant that is increasingly common within the City of Ottawa in areas of uncultivated land, roadside ditches, nature trails, as well as on and surrounding rural and residential properties. Wild parsnip may pose a health risk to humans. The plant sap contains chemicals that may cause skin…
Are You New to Canada? and Mental Health=Health
Based on feedback from the community, population data and evidence, Ottawa Public Health (OPH) worked with more than 10 community partners to create the new tools for culturally diverse populations living in Ottawa. The videos and activity guide, available at havethattalk.ca recognize people’s experiences and challenges of settling into a new country and acknowledge their…
Ottawa Public Health Presentation & Discussion April 4th 2019
Councillor Kavanagh has invited Ottawa Public Health to Bay Ward to discuss their programs and services. Details on meeting click here Ottawa Public Health (OPH) provides public health programs and services to individuals and communities while advocating for public policies that make our city and its residents healthier. Due to limited seating, please RSVP by…
Ottawa Board of Health: Meeting Highlights – March 4, 2019
I am proud to be a member of the Ottawa Board of Health. This is an essential organization in keeping our population healthy. Here is what we discussed at the most recent meeting. The meeting began with verbal updates from Councillor Keith Egli, Chair of the Board of Health, and Dr. Vera Etches, Medical Officer…
Canada’s Food Guide
Health Canada released the new Canada’s food guide. The guide goes beyond “what” to eat and expands on the importance of healthy lifestyle habits. The new Canada’s food guide encourages you to: Eat a variety of foods each day. Have plenty of vegetables and fruits. Eat protein foods. Choose whole grain foods. Make water…