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COVID-19, flu cases continue to rise Ottawa Citizen

WebThe rate of COVID-19 infection per 100,000 people reported in the previous seven days was 19.8 per cent. The OPH respiratory and enteric surveillance dashboard …

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'Healthbox' gives drug supplies, menstrual products at health …

WebIt looks like a vending machine, but it is really a high-tech health intervention. Ontario’s first “Our Healthbox” was launched Wednesday at the Carlington Community …

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COVID levels remain elevated, Ottawa Public Health reports

WebCOVID-19 levels remain elevated in Ottawa, the city’s health department says in its weekly update. Ottawa Public Health reported 29 new deaths in the region. …

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On Track for patients in mental health Ottawa Citizen

WebThis is a centralized place to get access to any mental health care (substance use, anxiety, depression, etc.) in Ottawa. The Crisis Line number is: 1-866-996-0991. …

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New for-profit LTC home planned for Orléans among the …

WebIf all goes according to the owner’s plan, a brand new for-profit long-term care home will open its doors in Orléans in a matter of years, with residents at the aging …

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Ottawa's medical officer concerned about low covid vaccine …

WebPhoto by Tony Caldwell / Postmedia. Nearly four years into the COVID-19 pandemic, the initial rush to get vaccinated has faded, and that is leaving coverage gaps …

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New COVID-19 cases rise, hospitalizations down Ottawa Citizen

WebNew cases of COVID-19 showed an increase in the week ending Jan. 22, with 264 new cases reported by Ottawa Public Health. The figures compare with 216 …

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Get vaccines up to date, Ottawa Public Health urges Ottawa Citizen

WebOPH urging parents to get children's measles vaccinations up to date. In Ottawa, an estimated 62 per cent of children born in 2016 are known to be fully …

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How can we improve end of life care

WebJoin us for a live chat: Friday Mar. 1, 12 p.m.— 1 p.m. Three experts will be live in the comment section, answering your questions and comments. Dr. Samir Sinha, …

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Should doctors' free speech extend to dissenting ideas on COVID …

WebMatyas argued the case cut to the heart of free speech rights for doctors with dissenting medical views. The complaints panel heard evidence Matyas cast doubt on …

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Ottawa groups waiting to hear about funding for primary care …

WebNurse practitioners Joanna Binch, left, and Hoda Mankal were informed that their proposal for an Ottawa clinic would receive $2.5 million in funding from the …

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Sandy Hill and Somerset West supervised injection sites …

WebTwo Ottawa community health centres have suspended their supervised injection sites due to health and safety concerns. A note on the Sandy Hill Community …

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'Unique' Orléans Health Hub slated to open its doors June 24

WebThe Orléans Health Hub, billed as a "unique and innovative" project putting specialized and community care under one roof, is slated to open its doors next month …

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10,000 Perth residents risk losing primary care, NDP leader warns

WebArticle content. Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles is warning that up to 10,000 Perth and area residents are at risk of losing access to primary care because of a …

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The Fall: My dad emerged broken from the hospital. Then he was …

WebThen he was gone. A longtime health reporter, Elizabeth Payne thought she understood Canada's failing health-care system. Then her dad fell. I am sitting at my …

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Somerset West centre opens temporary outdoor drug …

WebSuzanne Obiorah, executive director of Somerset West Community Health Centre, says the temporary outdoor supervised drug consumption site will remain open …

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'Who should be vaccinated

WebFor those born after 1970 and unsure of their vaccination status, Public Health Ontario (PHO), recommends getting vaccinated instead of being given a blood …

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Doctors, officials want team-based primary care funding equal in …

WebDoctors, patients and local officials from Perth are pleading with the Ontario government to reconsider its decision to award more than $3.1 million in funding to one …

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Adam: Despite doctor shortage, politicians not focusing on health …

WebWith six million across Canada lacking a family doctor, it's amazing that health care is on the back burner, and Canadians aren't up in arms.

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Public servants, dependents abroad waiting on health insurance …

WebSome public servants and their dependents living and travelling abroad are out thousands of dollars as problems with their health insurance provider persist. Karen …

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