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In collaboration with city and community partners, Ottawa Public Health offers free drop-in services for individuals facing barriers to access at our Neighbourhood Health and Wellness Hubs. Come speak to Ottawa Public Health and City of Ottawa staff.
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Vaccination |
⚠ Vaccination is the best way to protect yourself and loves ones from COVID-19 and influenza.
Immunization services provided:
COVID-19 and flu vaccine Ottawa Public Health offers the updated COVID-19 vaccination for:
Please visit COVID-19 Vaccination for more details on timing and eligibility. Ottawa Public Health offers flu vaccines at our clinics for:
Please visit our Flu page for more details on timing and eligibility. Routine and school-based vaccines for children and youth
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Employment and Social Services |
We provide access to social assistance programs including financial assistance, housing, employment services, and referrals. |
Dental Screening |
Please check Dental Health website for more info and other free dental screening sites. Registered dental hygienists provide free dental screenings, fluoride varnish applications, support in accessing dental care and dental health promotion. They also provide support in enrolling into the Healthy Smiles Ontario (children) and Ontario Seniors Dental Care (older adults) Programs. All ages are welcome! |
Parenting in Ottawa Drop-ins |
Talk to a public health nurse about all parts of being a parent, like feeding babies, safe sleep, growing up, home safety, becoming a parent, parents' mental health, and more. For more information on drop-ins, visit the Parenting in Ottawa website. |
Diabetes Screening |
Working in partnership with community groups and organizations, SCREEN provides diabetes risk assessment, education and referrals for high-risk and immigrant communities in Ottawa and the Champlain region. Please check www.champlainscreen.ca for more info. |
Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) Kits |
The Ontario Ministry of Health has announced, effective October 1 , publicly funded COVID-19 testing in the community will only be available to those who are eligible for COVID-19 treatment. This applies both to rapid antigen tests (RATs) and PCR (molecular) tests. Eligible individuals can access free tests through their primary care provider or pharmacies. Those eligible for publicly funded COVID-19 testing include symptomatic individuals who are:
As part of these changes to provincial changes to COVID-19 testing, public health units like Ottawa Public Health are no longer distributing RAT kits. For more information on who is eligible for publicly-funded testing, where to access testing, and what treatments are available please visit the provincial COVID‑19 testing and treatment web page. |
Enhanced Services for Older Adults |
Enhanced Services for Older Adults at African, Caribbean, Black Wellness Resource Centre, Bayshore Field House and Rideau HS (Rideau-Rockcliffe Community Resource Centre). These include information sessions and services about Aging Well, Service Canada Programs, Home Support Services, Cancer Screening and more. Service Canada Programs will share information and services such as the Canada Pension Plan (CPP), Canada Pension Plan Disability, Old Age Security (OAS) and Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP). Home Support Services provides help with light housekeeping to eligible low-income residents who have a medical need and who have little or no supports in the community. OC Transpo Fare Programs - This session will cover information relating to EquiPass, Senior Discount and Para Transpo Service. Emergency Preparedness - This session will outline the city ’s emergency preparedness plan and how to prepare for an emergency. Let ’s Talk about Dementia - Dementia is a condition that not only affects individuals but also their families. During this presentation we will explore the various aspects of dementia, from understanding its symptoms to the challenges faced by caregivers and how you can get support. Enhanced Older Adult Project focus groups - The focus groups will offer insight into the experiences and perspectives of the older adult program participants to enhance future programming. The Importance of Physical Activity - This session will present the importance of physical activity, the benefits to overall health and physical activity resources. Champlain Screening Outreach Program - The Champlain Screening Outreach Program helps people get access to cancer screening services. This program is for individuals in Eastern Ontario without a family doctor or nurse practitioner. Individuals can access screening for breast, cervical, colorectal, and lung cancer based on provincial eligibility criteria. Healthy Eating for Older Adults - This session will provide information on the Canada Food Guide, reading food labels and resources. Advance Care Planning - In this workshop, participants will be brought into facilitated group discussions about their values, wishes and beliefs as they relate to future personal care, and they will also learn how they can start these conversations with those closest to them. Essential Health and Social Supports - This session will look at the Essential Health and Social Supports (EHSS) program that helps Ottawa residents who cannot afford to pay for items or services needed to maintain their housing and for health items that are not available through other programs. |
Champlain Screening Outreach Program |
The Champlain Screening Outreach Program helps people get access to cancer screening services. This program is for individuals in Eastern Ontario without a family doctor or nurse practitioner. Individuals can access screening for breast, cervical, colorectal, and lung cancer based on provincial eligibility criteria. Find out more about who can get cancer screening, and how to make an appointment. Neighbourhood Health and Wellness Hubs can help check eligibility and book an appointment. Please note: To be eligible for screening services, you must have Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) or Interim Federal Health Program coverage (IFHP). The Champlain Screening Outreach does not offer primary care services or diagnostic services. If you have a current medical complaint, please access care through available walk-in clinics. |
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