Did you know that Neighbourhood Health and Wellness Hubs offer a wide range of services?
OPH works with the City of Ottawa and community partners to deliver integrated public health-focused programs closer to where people live, by providing access to drop-in health and social services at no cost. Neighborhood Health and Wellness Hubs (NHWH) offer a range of services, including:
- Vaccination (See below for more information)
- Dental screenings
- Parenting in Ottawa Drop-Ins
- Diabetes Screening
• Employment and Social Services
COVID-19 and Flu Vaccination:
NHWH offer COVID-19 and flu vaccinations for eligible high-risk individuals and priority populations facing barriers to access, including newcomers without OHIP and children under 2 (along with their household members). Other eligible residents may be able to access COVID-19 and flu vaccinations, as capacity allows. Given the limited capacity at NHWH, OPH is encouraging residents to contact their local pharmacy or their primary care provider to access the COVID-19 and flu vaccines. The list of pharmacy locations providing vaccinations can be found here: COVID-19 pharmacy vaccine locations (ontario.ca)
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Vaccine:
NHWH offer RSV antibody immunizations to infants, without access to a pediatrician or primary care provider, who are born in 2024 and are less than one year of age, and to infants born during the 2024-2025 RSV season. RSV appointments can also be booked through the Kids Come First webpage. Please note that the RSV vaccine for older adults is not available at the NHWH.
Routine and school-based vaccines for children and youth:
NHWH offer routine vaccines that are required for attending schools and daycares, including all school-based vaccines. They are available to children and youth aged two months to 17 years of age who do not have a primary care provider (such as a family doctor or nurse practitioner). This includes children and youth without OHIP.
Please review November’s calendar to see what services are being offered at your local Hub. No appointment is needed. Different services are offered at the various hub locations.
For more information, the full schedule and locations of Neighbourhood Health and Wellness Hubs, visit www.OttawaPublicHealth.ca/NeighbourhoodHub.
