Welcome to our OHSSN Newspage where we hope you will enjoy current health and social services information that may be of benefit to you and others in our community. Check back frequently or click here to sign up and receive our  news alerts and quarterly newsletter.  Visit on the links below for more info. Enjoy!

Health Tips

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Recipes and tips for warm weather fun!

Parent's page

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Planning Local for summer activites!


Useful Links

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AMI-Quebec is offering free Tele-Workshops to help those affected by mental illness who may have no other means of aid. Click here for the schedule.
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What's your risk for heart disease and Stroke? Answer an easy 28 Questions for a free assessment! Dare you ? Click on the logo and start a heart healthy summer!
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Are you in need of support? Participate in a teleconference or click on the logo for more info or to listen to previous Podcast.
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Try AMI-Québec's free support groups click the logo for more info. Watch AMI-Quebec 14-minute film Hidden Victims of Mental Illness
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Breathe easier by clicking on the logo above for your daily air quality forecast.
MCGILL UNIVERSITY'S HEALTH EDUCATION
...SO MUCH INFORMATION!!

Do you feel you need more information about the services provided by the Ministère de la Famille et des ainés? Click here for their English publications on all the services they provide.

Upcoming Events

Senior Eye Health-  May 25th at 1 p.m.  Wakefield Community Centre

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Join us on Friday May 25th for  a DVD presentation on Senior Eye Health at the Wakefield Community Centre.  Click the photo  for more information and for directions to the Community centre.

OHSSN SURVEY RESULTS 2011

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We have received the results from our 2011 OHSSN Survey. We appreciate all of the responses we received. Click here to read the full report. 

McGill Retention Bursary Program

Are you from the Outaouais region studying in the field of Health and Social Services at a Quebec-recognized institution?  You may be eligible for financial support, thanks to the McGill Bursary Program!  

Click here for more information. 

New Health and Social Services Booklet

The new Health And Social Services booklet in English is now available. To request a copy, please call (819) 777-3206

Latest News and Information 

Before and After Expiration Dates on Food- What do they mean?

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Everyone has seen a "best before" date or "expiry date" on foods, but do you really know what it means? Health Canada is advising Canadians of what they should know about this kind of label. Click here to read more. 

How much water do you need to drink?

Click here to find out!

Heart Disease: What women survivors want you to know

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Heart disease and stroke is the #1 killer of Canadian women. Follow this link to read the advice of women who have survived heart attacks and strokes. They've learned the hard way of neglected symptoms and risk factors and they want to share their story to help you. And then head on over to our Health Tips page for some great heart-healthy recipes. 

Community Journal
Mammogram- To Screen or not to Screen?

Click here to read it!

Listen to the Journal Here!

Health Canada recalls Hyper-Tension Medication

Apotrex Incorporated is conducting a voluntary recall of one lot of Apo-Ramipril 5 mg capsules used to treat hyper-tension. It is the Lot JR2178. The affected products bear the drug identification number (DIN 02251574). For more information, please visit Health Canada. 

Health Canada suspends Avastin

Health Canada has suspended authorization for the use of the drug Avastin. It is a drug used for the treatment of a certain type of breast cancer and has been shown to be unsafe and ineffective. For more information, http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ahc-asc/media/advisories-avis/_2011/2011_159-eng.php.

Fantastic resource on Women's Health

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Check out the latest Health News, unload a nagging question onto an expert or simply peruse a formidable library of information.  The Women' college hospital has it all, click the logo for more....
Click on the text for more ...
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HAVE YOU TAKEN MEDICATION IN ORDER TO STOP SMOKING? Health Canada is carrying out a review of Champix (varenicline tartrate).
RESOLUTION - NEED HELP ON RESOLVING
YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD CONFLICTS 
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN AN ALZHEIMER'S
 AND RELATED DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP?
If you are a caregiver of someone with Alzheimer's
or related Dementia and would be interested in
 joining a support group, we would like to
 hear from you.
 819-777-3206 or info@ohssn.org


Local Links

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Back to the OHSSN Website
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Looking for a medical clinic? Click on the doctor to consult our list
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The Regional Association of West Quebecers host many an interesting event, click the logo for a list of what is up and coming.

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MAKE DEATH WAIT
HELP HEART AND STROKE FOUNDATION REACH THEIR GOAL