Category: Health
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
In this week’s update from Councillor Gower, he encourages residents who are public servants, and returning to work, to use OC Transpo as your mode of transportation. If you are…
What to know about accessing care for minor conditions through Ontario pharmacists?
(Stan Tsykov is a Pharmacist and the owner of your local Shoppers Drug Mart on Main Street in Stittsville. Stittsville Central is pleased to introduce you his expertise in health…
Stittsville United Church to offer Personal Resilience Workshop in the New Year
Start the year off right by attending the Stittsville United Church’s resilience workshop led by Stittsville’s own Julee Pauling.
Highly trained pharmacists able to prescribe for common ailments with no cost for the visit
Ontario is making it more convenient for people to connect to care closer to home by launching pharmacist prescribing for some of the most common medical ailments.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This will be Councillor Gower’s last update for 2022 as he and his staff are taking a well-needed break over the Holiday Season from December 23rd to January 2nd, 2023.…
5-11 year-olds eligible for bivalent COVID-19 vaccine booster dose starting December 21
Eligible individuals can also book an appointment directly through public health units that use their own booking systems, Indigenous-led vaccination clinics, participating health care providers and participating pharmacies.
Funding for new MRI machine announced for The Ottawa Hospital
This funding will provide The Ottawa Hospital with annual operational funding for one new MRI machine. For people in Ottawa, this means they will have more convenient access to diagnostic imaging.
Add a nutritious twist to your holiday favourites this season
While you may be tempted to try and cut back on your favourite holiday treats, I am here to remind you that all foods are welcome in a well-balanced diet – so no need to fret about those gingerbread cookies!
Ottawa Police accepting donations for women’s and men’s hygiene products – Re-fill Project
The collection of personal hygiene products was introduced in 2016 as the ‘Purse Project’ and resulted in over 8000 purses filled with necessities that were donated to women living at local area shelters.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
On November 23rd, join Councillors Gower and Jeff Leiper who are hosting an expert panel Q&A webinar on the province’s Bill 23 and the effect the changes will have on planning and development in Ottawa.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Watch the new Ottawa city council being sworn in on Tuesday, November 15 at 10:30am. Residents can view the ceremony on Rogers TV Ottawa or on the City of Ottawa’s YouTube channel.
Stittsville Lions Club updates and events – helping hands needed for Village Square Park lights installation
November 12th and 19th are important dates for the Lions members. They plan to decorate the trees in Village Square Park with hundreds of lights as they do every year and are asking for assistance from the community…
First Stittsville ‘Bike Kid of the Year’ award presented to 10-year old Lillian Kamel
The idea of an award for kids who cycle everywhere became top of mind for Let’s Bike Stittsville and the Stittsville Kid on a Bike award was introduced.
Tips for healthy eating this Diabetes Awareness Month
This November, in recognition of Diabetes Awareness Month, let’s talk about the prevention and management of the condition.
Child amputee finds inspiration from Second World War veteran
This touching story from The War Amps highlights the importance of the peer support program for war amputee veterans and child amputees.