Our in-person meeting in Renfrew is cancelled today due to weather concerns. In its place, we welcome you to share your thoughts directly to the OHT by emailing us [email protected] or calling our Strategic Implementation Lead, Jama Watt, at 613.281.2248.

It has been 35 years since the murder of 14 women at Polytechnique Montréal on December 6, 1989. This act of violent misogyny shook our country and led to the designation of December 6 as The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.

Opioid Overdose: What to Do🚨 If you think someone is having an #OpioidOverdose, call 9-1-1 immediately, then administer #Naloxone right away. 📷 Every second counts. Follow these 5 steps for how to use a Naloxone kit: ontario.ca/page/get-nalox… #SaveALife #HarmReduction #RCCDS

Today is the Winter Solstice – the shortest day and longest night of the year. It’s a time to reflect, rest, and prioritize self-care as we embrace the season of renewal. Winter can bring unique health challenges, so let’s focus on nurturing our well-being.

As Christmas arrives, let’s take a moment to focus on what truly matters: connection, kindness, and caring for ourselves and others. 📷From all of us at the Ottawa Valley Ontario Health Team, we wish you a happy, healthy, and safe holiday season.

As the Festival of Lights begins, we celebrate the power of community, and the importance of well-being. 💙 From all of us at the Ottawa Valley Ontario Health Team, we wish you a Hanukkah filled with light, love, and good health.

As Kwanzaa begins, we honor the principles of unity, self-determination, and collective care. It’s a time to reflect on community, heritage, and well-being. 💚❤️🖤 From all of us at the Ottawa Valley Ontario Health Team, we wish you a Kwanzaa filled with health and happiness.

As we say goodbye to 2024 and welcome 2025, it’s the perfect time to focus on new beginnings and commit to taking care of our health – body, mind, and spirit. 📷From all of us at the Ottawa Valley Ontario Health Team, we wish you a happy, healthy, and safe New Year.

January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. Let’s challenge the misconceptions around dementia and Alzheimer’s, foster better understanding, and build a more compassionate community. Learn more at: dementiahelp.ca/dementiaaware #OpenTheDoorForDementia

Health811 can help you find a family doctor or nurse practitioner accepting new patients, offer support to quit smoking and much more. Call 811 (TTY: 1-866-797-0007), chat or access resources at ontario.ca/health811. #OntarioHealthTeam #OHTs

NOTICE: Renfrew County and District Drug Strategy: Progress Update and Next Steps to Address Drug-related Harms. To access the Community Engagement Survey, visit: forms.office.com/Pages/DesignPa…... To view the media release, please visit: rcdhu.com/rcdds/

January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. Because we don’t know what to say does not mean we have to stop calling. Open the door to better communication and quality of life for a person living with dementia. Learn more at: dementiahelp.ca/dementiaaware #OpenTheDoorForDementia

January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. Let’s challenge the misconceptions around dementia and Alzheimer’s, foster better understanding, and build a more compassionate community. Learn more at: dementiahelp.ca/dementiaaware #OpenTheDoorForDementia

📣We Want to Hear from You! Development of the #RCDDS is underway & your input is crucial to ensure we create a plan that addresses the needs of our community. We invite all community members to share their thoughts & ideas by completing the survey at: ow.ly/ZnkE50UIooF

On Health811, you can: - Use the online chat feature to talk with a registered nurse, request assistance locating health services and ask general health questions. - Use the health services directory to search for health services or providers. #OntarioHealthTeam #OHTs

January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. Talking about Alzheimer’s and dementia is the first step to breaking the stigma. Start the conversation to help those living with dementia thrive in their communities. Find out more: dementiahelp.ca/dementiaaware #OpenTheDoorForDementia

Your voice matters! We invite all community members to complete the Drug Strategy Community Engagement Survey. Together, we can reduce harm & build a safer environment for all! 📷 Click here to take the survey: ow.ly/H90R50UKu9w

We join people across Canada and around the world in marking the International Day of Commemoration in memory of the victims of the Holocaust. It marks the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau on January 27, 1945, where over 1 million innocent lives were lost.