Public Health

Five Ways to Beat the Heat in Ottawa 2023

When the temperature and humidity are high, our bodies can overheat, especially in the first few days of hot weather while our bodies...

Ottawa Public Health: West Nile Virus and Lyme Disease in Ottawa

When ticks and mosquitoes are active, they have the potential to spread infections. What is Lyme disease? Lyme disease is an infection...

May 12th Flooding Update: Water Level Still High But Receding; Water Testing

If flood water has affected your property, you're encouraged to have your well water tested. April 24: Flooding scenes in Dunrobin along...

Well and Septic: Free Testing, Important Info for Ward 5 Properties Affecting by Flooding

If flood water has affected your property, you're encouraged to have your well water tested. April 24: Flooding scenes over the weekend...

Jan 12/23 Updates from Ottawa Public Health

Neighbourhood Health and Wellness Hubs Ottawa Public Health offers free drop-in services to all residents of Ottawa at our accessible...

Ottawa Public Health: Fall Prevention

Anyone can fall. But as we age, our risk of falling and chance of injury becomes greater. That’s the bad news. The good news is that...