Upcoming Elementary School Immunization Clinic
Bayshore Public School 145 Woodridge Crescent Wednesday January 17, 2024 3:30pm -7pm Vaccines are an important part of healthy growth and development. Think of them the same way you would…
Bayshore Public School 145 Woodridge Crescent Wednesday January 17, 2024 3:30pm -7pm Vaccines are an important part of healthy growth and development. Think of them the same way you would…
January is a time when many of us feel pressured to make changes, especially to our health. It’s common to see a lot of information and advertising in the media…
This time of year is well known for holiday parties and gatherings to celebrate the season. These gatherings are important to foster a sense of belonging, improve our mental health…
Ottawa Public Health (OPH) is reminding residents to keep food safety top of mind during this busy time of year. Residents can reduce the risk of getting sick from food…
Ottawa Public Health (OPH) and local hospitals including: The Ottawa Hospital, Queensway Carleton Hospital, Hôpital Montfort, CHEO, Bruyère, The Royal and the University of Ottawa Heart Institute are urging eligible…
OPH recognizes that navigating the healthcare system can be complex, and barriers to access can have significant impacts on individuals’ well-being. Read our Make the Best Call fact sheet and…
Some residents have expressed their concern about the winding down of provincial funding for COVID-19. I would like to share the following excerpt from Dr. Etches’ verbal report to the…
Each year, all members of the community are encouraged to learn more and do more to prevent falls and fall-related injuries. Falls can have serious consequences for older adults, children…
At Monday’s Board of Health meeting, Ottawa Public Health (OPH) provided an update on Ottawa’s Overdose Response Strategy and launched an updated version of its StopOverdoseOttawa.ca or ArretOverdoseOttawa.ca portal. This…
As of October 30th, all individuals 6 months and older who live, work, or go to school in Ottawa are eligible to get their annual flu vaccine. Over 270 pharmacies…