Update from Ottawa Public Health
Routine Vaccinations The re-emergence of certain vaccine preventable diseases is being seen in parts of the world and is cause for concern. OPH is monitoring the potential emergence of measles,…
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Black Mental Health Week March 1 to 7, 2023
Black Mental Health Week (BMHW), March 1-7th 2023, is an opportunity to bring together members of the Ottawa Black Mental Health Coalition (OBMHC) and community partners to share expertise and…
Update from Ottawa Public Health
Updated Low-Risk Drinking Guidelines The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) released Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol and Health on January 17, 2023. The report is designed to provide…
Kids & Vaccines Town Hall
Children’s Healthcare Canada and ScienceUpFirst, are joining forces on February 23 for National Kids and Vaccines Day 2023. ScienceUpFirst, an initiative of CASC, and Children’s Healthcare Canada are hosting a free national Kids and Vaccines Town Hall…
Ottawa Public Health has you covered when it’s cold outside
Ottawa Public Health issues Frostbite Advisories (-25 windchill or colder) and Warnings (-35 C windchill or colder) via social media and by email to community agencies that assist people at…
Ottawa Public Health Update
Routine vaccinations protect people and those around them against diseases like measles and polio, and are required for school and daycare attendance. For children and youth who are facing barriers…
Update from Ottawa Public Health
National Non-Smoking Week January 15 to 21 This week (January 15-21) marks the 46th annual celebration of National Non-Smoking Week (NNSW), which provides an opportunity to encourage people who smoke…
Staying safe and on your feet!
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…
Update from Ottawa Public Health
Happy new year! Please see below for updates from Ottawa Public Health (OPH). Reminder If you plan on visiting a loved one in a long-term care or retirement home, screen…
A holiday message from the team at OPH
Wishing everyone a safe, healthy and happy holiday! Incoming Storm A major storm is happening, and Ottawa Public Health wants you to stay safe. Power failures can result in foodborne…