Health Care

Find detailed information about the RAMQ, health care programs and tools, as well as available health care service such as walk-in clinics and more.

Connexions’ Executive Director, Danielle Lanyi presented a brief on access to health services for Official Language Minority Communities at the Federal Standing Senate Committee for Official Languages on May 1, 2023.

NEW CLINIC ALERT! The Clinique ambulatoire 0-17 ans de l’Outaouais is open! This clinic is one more option for children ages 0-17 without a family physician.

In the health & social services network, lodging a complaint is a legal right and indicating dissatisfaction is an excellent way to improve quality of care and services.

Find great tips to help your child reduce the risks of dental decay. Good oral health is essential to total health and well-being at any age!

May 2 to 8 is #MentalHealthWeek, and it’s all about empathy!  #Empathy is something that we can all learn. It’s about choosing not to judge.  Seeing the world as others do. Tuning in to each other and actively listening. Understanding someone’s feelings. Empathy has the…

We welcomed special guest, Erica Ouimet, Developmental Service Worker and professional caregiver to our February 10th virtual Caregivers’ Circle. Erica discussed the common challenges that caregivers face while providing personal care such as toileting and bathing. “It’s important to talk about the awkwardness, to discuss…

Additional dose of the COVID-19 vaccine/booster for eligible groups: To book your appointment : Quebec.ca/vaccinCOVID (Make sure to select “COVID-19 Vaccine – 3rd dose”) If you are unable to make an appointment online or if you are experiencing difficulties, call 1-877-644-4545. All people ages 18+ can…

  Naloxone is a life-saving medication that can stop or reverse an opioid overdose.  Within the scope of its national opioid overdose prevention and response strategy, the Québec government has implemented a program for free access to naloxone. An antidote to opioid overdose, naloxone is now available…

Did you know that…  87% of teenagers think their parents are credible sources of information about illegal drugs (Health Canada study)? As a parent, you can make a big difference as you are your child’s best defense against drug use. Here are some things to…

When you need to see a doctor on the same day or the next, medical consultation services are available. If You Do Not Have a Family Doctor, or if Your Family Doctor is Not Available Some Medical Clinics or GMFs provide medical consultations on the…

We are excited to share the news that Connexions has launched its Seniors Wellness Program!  Following the recent announcement of the Government’s $2.7 million investment over a three-year period, Connexions is proud to take part in a new initiative that will further support isolated and…

Mosquitoes are not the only insects that can make your life difficult! Beware of tick bites that can transmit Lyme disease, a disease that can lead to complications if it is not detected in time. Lyme disease is caused by the bite of infected blacklegged ticks,…

Extreme heat involves high temperatures and can pose health risks such as heat stroke and even death. Over the next 30 years, the number of extremely hot days in a year is expected to more than double in some parts of Canada.  It is important…

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Diabetes Canada developed a Diabetes Education Line to help people affected by diabetes navigate the pandemic and to help fill gaps in care. The education line is a free, virtual care telephone program where you can get health advice…

Here’s a great list of resources and online tools to help you manage your child’s screen time and online safety, as well as promote fun outdoor play! Limiting Screen Time Nobody’s Perfect: Tips for Limiting Screen Time, Play is the Way your Child Learns, Handling Stress Naître et…