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WCFHT vaccinations a smooth operator

WEBCARP – What a beautiful weekend in West Carleton to go get a COVID-19 vaccination inoculation. And roughly 300 did as the West Carleton Family Health Team (WCFHT) hosted a drive-through COVID-19 vaccination clinic Saturday and Sunday (April 17, 18) over the weekend.

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WC family health team adjusts services, recreation facilities, library

WEBWEST CARLETON – The coronavirus’ reach has finally grasped West Carleton. While no cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Ward 5, the closest confirmed case coming from Kanata North, the contagious virus is now affecting events, businesses and city-run buildings in the West Carleton community.. The West Carleton Family …

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WCFHT now offering online prescription renewal

WEBDurobin community association AGM March 27 →. Please login to comment. CARP – The West Carleton Family Health Team (WCFHT) is taking prescription renewals online. Currently in the testing phase, the WCFHT, based on patient feedback, felt this was a much need service. “Many of our patients have been asking for a feature on the health

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WCFHT health portal key to healthy New Year’s resolution

WEBWEST CARLETON - In 2019, resolve to take charge of your health by keeping up to date with immunizations and preventive screenings. The West Carleton Family Health Team’s (WCFHT) patient health portal allows you to keep track of appointments and see when you are due for screening such as the FOBT, Pap tests, flu …

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Arnprior welcomes two new doctors to the Valley

WEBARNPRIOR – Two new doctor are opening family practices at the Arnprior hospital this May. Dr. Julie Ridgen and Dr. Florin Padeanu will be opening their office slowly due to the restrictions in place related to COVID-19. The two family physicians will be reaching out to individuals who have their name on the Arnprior and District Family …

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Ground broken on Carleton Place Regional Health Hub

WEBCARLETON PLACE – The Carleton Place Regional Health Hub will create one destination for the community’s primary care needs and is already helping the region recruit family physicians to support 5,000 people without a primary care provider.

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Dr. Etches: COVID-19 climbing in the community

WEBOTTAWA – Ottawa’s chief medica officer of health Dr. Vera Etches, is concerned about the current COVID-19 wave, noting high levels in wastewater testing.

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Ottawa Valley health team creating Carleton Place health hub

WEBCARLETON PLACE – The Ottawa Valley Family Health Team (OVFHT) has received Ministry of Health approval and provincial and municipal funding to enhance primary care in the region by expanding its Mississippi Mills catchment to include Carleton Place and Beckwith.

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Arnprior hospital selects new president, CEO

WEBARNPRIOR – The Arnprior Regional Health (ARH) Board has appointed Leah Levesque as the next president and chief executive officer of the organization, taking over from Eric Hanna who will retire on Sept. 30, after leading ARH for 13 years.

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Doctor makes return to Almonte, opens practice

WEBALMONTE – Dr. Amy Toderian’s love of medicine began when she was a candy striper at Almonte General Hospital (AGH) during high school. Even when she was in university, she came back to volunteer in the day hospital. Now, Toderian has come back again – as a family physician with the Ottawa Valley Family Health

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Ottawa healthcare workers can book vaccination appointment …

WEBOTTAWA – Ottawa’s frontline heroes, the city’s healthcare workers, can now start to line-up to get their COVID-19 vaccination. “Ottawa Public Health (OPH) is pleased to announce today (March 9) vaccine supplies will allow healthcare worker vaccination to proceed to the ‘very high priority’ group starting in the next few days,” the OPH released …

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Closest WC COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Stonehaven Drive

WEBOTTAWA – The City of Ottawa will set up seven community clinics when COVID-19 vaccination doses become more readily available, but West Carleton’s best bet for a local clinic remains in the form of a mobile unit. Yesterday, (Feb. 23) executive city staff provided council with an update on the vaccination rollout via a memo

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Almonte COVID-19 testing clinic moves to new location

WEBALMONTE – The COVID-19 Testing Clinic in Almonte has moved to the Octagon Room, located at Almonte General Hospital (AGH). This new location offers an indoor testing space for patients. The testing clinic is open daily for pre-booked appointments. Anyone with COVID-19 symptoms can make an appointment by calling …

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AGH Run/Walk for Women’s & Newborn Health

WEBWalkers, runners, and even crawlers of all ages and abilities are invited to participate in the 11th annual Almonte General Hospital (AGH) Run/Walk for Women’s and Newborn Health, sponsored by Canadian Tire (Carleton Place), on Saturday, June 8. The morning will feature fun warm up activities, children’s entertainment and games, pre and …

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Explore mental health with Carp Health Access Feb. 3

WEBCARP – Carp Health Access (CHA) is hosting a mental health symposium Feb. 3 looking at a variety of topics that will help on the path to well being.

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Province launches community paramedicine in Ottawa

WEBOTTAWA — The Ontario government is launching the Community Paramedicine for Long-Term Care program in five communities across the province. This program will help seniors on long-term care waitlists stay safe in the comfort of their own homes and communities for longer. Details of the new program in the City of Ottawa …

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Arnprior hospital gets new executive director

WEBARNPRIOR - After a 17-year career with the Ontario Public Service, Karen Simpson is returning to the Valley as executive director of the Arnprior Family Health team. Karen has had a prestigious career with the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care in a number of high-level functions, such that her departure is noted by.

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Almonte hospital’s Run for Women’s Health raises $25,000

WEBALMONTE – The eighth annual AGH Run for Women’s Health, sponsored by Canadian Tire, Carleton Place, in support of women’s health and the Obstetrics program at the Almonte General Hospital (AGH) took place over the weekend (Sept. 11, 12) attracting 85 participants and raising more than $25,000.

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