If you're getting outside for some fresh air, remember that ticks can be small and hard to see. Protect yourself by preventing the bite. Here's how: OttawaPublicHealth.ca/LymeDisease

This year's #MentalHealthWeek is May 6-12.

Kick off the week by joining us for a virtual event on May 2 from 11:00 - 12:00. We will be hosting a conversation about Mental Health with South Asian partners and community leaders.

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#DYK if you don't have a family doctor in Eastern Ontario you can still access cancer screening. Thanks to Anna Wilkinson and Ottawa Public Health, the Champlain Patient Screening Outreach program with the
The Ottawa Hospital allows anyone to access the care with this important screening. Book a…

DYK: Routine vaccination clinics are available for eligible children and youth at various locations around the city. Staying up to date on vaccinations protects our community from diseases like measles, pertussis & varicella.
Learn more: ParentinginOttawa.ca/Immunization

Due to the success of measles vaccination programs, measles related deaths have decreased by 99% in Canada!
With measles cases on the rise across the globe, vaccination is crucial to keep vaccine preventable diseases like measles at bay .
#NIAW2024 Immunize Canada

Rainy weather has caused water levels in rivers and streams to rise. Keep pets on leash when around water.

Learn more here : rvca.ca/watershed-cond…

This evening marks the start of Passover - a time for our Jewish community to celebrate and reflect. Chag Pesach Sameach to all who celebrate.
 
Ce soir marque le début de la Pâque, une occasion pour nos communautés juifs de célébrer et de réfléchir. Chag Pesach Sameach à tous…

Today kicks off National Immunization Awareness Week! #Immunization prevents 3.5 to 5 million deaths per year worldwide from diseases like measles, polio, tetanus, influenza, and diphtheria! #VaccinesSaveLives and are essential to the health and safety of our communities.

Wishing all those in the Jewish community a happy Passover!

#OttCity

Cannabis impairs your ability to drive. If you are gathering with friends or family to use cannabis, plan a safe way home. You can use public transit, a rideshare service or walk with friends in a well-lit area.
ottawapublichealth.ca/en/public-heal…

Make an informed decision about cannabis use. No use is an option but if you plan to use, consider following lower-risk cannabis use tips: ottawapublichealth.ca/en/public-heal…

FYI: this week's update to the Respiratory Dashboard is now live with the latest info about COVID-19, flu, RSV & other respiratory virus activity in our community. You can view the dashboard here: OttawaPublicHealth.ca/VirusReport

'My child is sick. Where do I seek care?'

In a non-emergency, call your child’s primary care provider. Otherwise, check out our Where to Seek Care handout for alternative options: OttawaPublicHealth.ca/WhereToSeekCare

You can help shape Climate Ready Ottawa, #OttCity ’s draft climate resiliency strategy.
Visit: bit.ly/4agFfHK to take our survey, leave a comment and maybe sign up for an Open House.
Don’t forget to invite your friends!

Good afternoon, Ottawa. This is a reminder that your Board of Health meets today at 5pm. You can watch the meeting live here: youtube.com/ottawahealthsa…

Regularly spending time around trees provides many benefits, including lowering stress and improving brain and overall health.
Have your say on the City’s Tree Planting Strategy: engage.ottawa.ca/tree-planting-…

Good morning, Ottawa.

Kindly take note that this week's update to the Respiratory Dashboard is now live with the latest info about COVID-19, flu, RSV & other respiratory virus activity in our community: OttawaPublicHealth.ca/VirusReport

Mental health is health.