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Organization:
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Ottawa Public Health - Health Promotion
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Phone Numbers:
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Ottawa Public Health Information 613-580-6744
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After Hours:
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3-1-1 ; 613-580-2400 ; TTY 580-2401 ask for Public Health Officer on call
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Address:
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100 Constellation Dr, 7th Flr E
Ottawa, ON
K2G 6J8
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Map
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Intersection:
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Centrepointe Dr and Baseline Rd
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Service Description:
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Provides services that improve and promote the health, development and quality of life for children, youth, adults, older adults and their families as well as reduce preventable chronic diseases and injuries * Responsible for fostering supportive environments that strengthen community capacity and encourage the adoption and maintenance of healthy behaviours
Parenting in Ottawa Drop-ins: for expectant parents, parents and guardians of children from birth to 6 years of age * Public Health Nurses provide information and support about breastfeeding, parenting, growth and development, healthy eating and being active * Calendar and schedule available at parentinginottawa.ca
Immunization Clinics: visit the website to find out locations for receiving childhood, adult and Flu vaccines, www.parentinginottawa.ca/en/immunizations.aspx
School Immunization Clinics: Public Health Nurses provide immunizations against Hepatitis B, HPV and Meningococcal disease to eligible Grade 7 students * These vaccines are part of the publicly-funded immunizations paid by the Ministry of Health * For homeschooled/virtual home schooling and any student in grades 7-12 who have missed their school clinic or catching up, visit the Neighbourhood Health and Wellness Hubs
Immunization Surveillance: Ensures that all children who attend a licensed childcare center or school in Ottawa have up-to-date immunization records * Parents or caregivers of these children must provide this information to Ottawa Public Health * Proof of immunization against nine vaccine-preventable diseases is required * Children in childcare centers must have proof of immunization against 12 vaccine-preventable diseases * Parents can view and update their child’s immunization record at www.parentinginottawa.ca/en/immunizations.aspx
Fall Prevention: Self-assessment screening tool, “Staying Independent Checklist,” a sample of Strength and Balance exercises for older adults, and a fall prevention online learning module designed to give anyone working with older adults, including volunteers and friends, information on how to prevent falls
Smoking Cessation: support to help individuals who wish to quit smoking. To learn more, individuals can call 1-877-376-1701 or visit MyQuit.ca
Mental Health Caregiver Guide: A Guide for Caregivers of Persons Living with Mental Illness or Experiencing Mental Health Challenges * Learn more here or refer to the Mental Health and Substance Use Resource List here
Caregiver Guide: A guide for caregivers who provide unpaid care to a relative or friend who is ill, frail or disabled
Aging Well in Ottawa: Individual, group and community-level interventions to engage and support older adults in reducing their falls risks and adopting healthy living practices * Visit website or Facebook page for more information
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Application:
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Call for more information
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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No restrictions
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Languages:
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English * French * Interpretive Services
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Language Notes:
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170 languages * Available upon request
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