January 15: Ottawa Public Health Update

January 15: Ottawa Public Health Update

La version française suit National Non-Smoking Week – January 15-19 This week (January 15-19) marks the 47th annual celebration of National Non-Smoking Week (NNSW), which provides an opportunity to encourage people who smoke to consider joining thousands of...
January 11: Ottawa Public Health Update

January 11: Ottawa Public Health Update

Fostering a positive relationship with food is IN, following fad diets and food trends is OUT. January is a time when many of us feel pressured to make changes, especially to our health. It’s common to see a lot of information and advertising in the media about ways...
November 6: Ottawa Public Health Update

November 6: Ottawa Public Health Update

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...