by Team Stittsville | Nov 23, 2023 | Information
From Ottawa Public Health “I know I am supposed to eat more fruits and vegetables because it is good for me. How can I buy nutritious foods if I do not even have enough money for rent this month?” Every year, Ottawa Public Health (OPH) is required to do the Nutritious...
by Team Stittsville | Nov 6, 2023 | Information
La version française suit November is Fall Prevention Month Each year, all community members are encouraged to learn more and do more to prevent falls and fall-related injuries. Falls can have serious consequences for older adults, children and their caregivers, but...
by Team Stittsville | Oct 30, 2023 | Information
La version française suit Protect yourself against the flu and COVID-19 by getting your vaccines Ottawa Public Health (OPH) recommends that everyone 6 months and older get the annual flu vaccine and the updated XBB 1.5-containing COVID-19 mRNA vaccine. Flu and...
by Team Stittsville | Oct 18, 2023 | Information
La version française suit World Food Day was on Monday, October 16, 2023. Founded by the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization in 1945, it was created to “increase awareness of world hunger, food insecurity and poverty, and to inspire solutions for world...
by Team Stittsville | Oct 11, 2023 | Information
La version française suit Every year in October, we celebrate Canada’s Healthy Workplace Month. The theme this year is “Celebrate Your Workplace Culture”. This year, Ottawa Public Health is promoting the Healthy Workplace Challenge. This challenge encourages...