Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update What is the current situation in Ottawa? Refer to the Ottawa Public Health site for the most up to date information about the Novel Coronavirus. Useful phone numbers: Please note that the current call volume is high Public Health Agency of Canada: 1-833-784-4397 Tele-health Ontario: 1-866-797-0000 Ottawa Public Health: 613-580-6744 Distress…
VOLUNTEERING Many residents have indicated that they would like to support their fellow residents who may be struggling because of the containment measures in our community. Ottawa Public Health, City of Ottawa, and the Pinecrest Queensway Community Health Centre (PQCHC) are NOT seeking volunteers to help at this time with the response to the novel…
On December 12, 2019, the government announced that it is taking steps to move to an open market for retail cannabis sales in Ontario, as it originally intended. This will provide consumers with more choice and convenience and a safe and reliable supply of cannabis. For more information, please visit https://news.ontario.ca/mag/en/2019/12/ontario-opening-cannabis-retail-market.html. As part of Ontario’s…
Below is a link to Ottawa Public Health’s final submission on Public Health Modernization sent to the Ministry of Health on March 10, 2020. OPH Submission to Public Health Modernization Consultation Process OPH Stakeholder Input
Dietitians across Canada and in Ottawa are celebrating Nutrition Month 2020 by reminding Canadians that healthy eating is more than food. How you eat is important too. Here are some healthy eating habits that you can try: Be mindful of your eating habits: consider how, why, what, where, when and how much you eat; Cook…
On January 16, 2020, the cannabis edibles, extracts, and topicals became available for sale online and in retail stores in Ontario. Ottawa Public Health (OPH) continues to be focused on sharing information so people can make informed decisions about cannabis. With new cannabis products being sold in Ontario, OPH continues to encourage people who choose…
January 29th was Have that Talk day “About 10 years ago, I remember trying to tell my dad that I was feeling depressed. His first response was to say that I was over-reacting and not trying hard enough to get better! It took him a long time to come around to the idea that I…
Anyone can fall. But as we age, our risk of falling becomes greater. That’s the bad news. The good news is that falls can be prevented. The first step to avoiding falls is to understand what causes them. Poor balance, decreased muscle and bone strength, reduced vision or hearing, hazards in your home, and winter…
Winter can be harsh, especially during Ottawa’s coldest month – January. On average, there are 140 emergency department visits in Ottawa related to cold exposure per year. About 2/3 are for frostbite, more common among young people, and about 1/3 are for hypothermia, more common in those aged 65 and older. Those who are most…
Turkey, ham, fish or lamb… whichever is on the menu over the holiday season, Ottawa Public Health can lend you a hand. Since we can’t be there in person 😉, we can offer some tips on how to prepare, store and serve a safe meal. To stuff or not to stuff? That is the question.…