Ottawa Pubic Health: Nourish to Flourish: Eating for Strong Bones and Teeth
Nourish to Flourish: Eating for Strong Bones and Teeth by Ainslie Bourne Our bones and teeth help us move, support our bodies, and enjoy the simple joys of life, like...
5 questions to ask your doctor about RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus)
Date of publication: Thursday 1 January 2026 5 questions to ask your doctor about RSV (NC) If you’re over 60 or living with a chronic condition such as asthma, diabetes,...
Ottawa Public Health: Falls Are Preventable: Here Are Steps You Can Take
Falls Are Preventable: Here Are Steps You Can Take by Beverley Croft, RN Did you know that November is Fall Prevention Month? Falls can happen to anyone, at any age...
Restore Medical Clinics reopens to bridge health gaps for Ottawa’s Black community
Restore Medical Clinics reopens to bridge health gaps for Ottawa’s Black Community By Ijeoma Ukazu Saturday 18 October 2025 Aiming to improve access to healthcare and reduce health disparities among...
Food insecurity on the rise in Ottawa – Ottawa Public Health
Ottawa Public Health: Food insecurity on the rise in Ottawa – “Black and Indigenous communities continue to be disproportionately affected” Source: Ottawa Public Health The number of Ottawa households experiencing...
Ottawa Public Health: GetaKit – Testing for Sexually Transmitted and Bloodborne Infections
Ottawa Public Health: GetaKit – Another Option for Sexually Transmitted and Bloodborne Infections (STBBI) Testing by Jennifer Vo, RN, BSc, MSc(A) Last November, Black Ottawa Scene featured an article on...
CWCLN launches digital hub on Black Maternal Health & Reproductive Justice
Date of publication: Monday 1 September 2025 CWCLN Launches New Digital Hub to Amplify Black Maternal Health and Reproductive Justice Work in Canada by Sophia Jacob OTTAWA (August 2025) — The...
Ottawa Public Health: Protect Yourself from Ultraviolet (UV) Rays
Ottawa Public Health: Protect Yourself from Ultraviolet (UV) Rays by Lydia Christ, RN Skin Cancer/Melanoma Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer. 1 The most common way...
Ottawa Public Health: Staying Safe Around Water This Spring and Summer
Staying Safe Around Water This Spring and Summer by Beverly Croft and Carolyn Farrell Carolyn Farrell With warmer weather on the way, it’s time to start thinking about water safety!...
Ottawa Public Health: How Food Nourishes Our Cultural and Social Identity
How Food Nourishes Our Cultural and Social Identity by Samar Milan RD, MPH Thursday 20 February 2025 As we celebrate Nutrition Month 2025 this March, it’s a great time to...