Health

The Centre de ressources Connexions will hold an information session on Alzheimer’s disease for caregivers and families of individuals living with a neurocognitive disorder. The presentation will be led by Andrée-Michelle Cormier of the Société Alzheimer Outaouais, who will share practical advice and strategies tailored to the realities faced by caregivers. The conference will take […]

The Connexions Resource Centre is organizing a first aid workshop for caregivers and members of the 55+ community. The event will take place on Monday, March 9th, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the St-Paul Church Parish Hall, located at 530 Main Street, Shawville. This hands-on course, offered by MedCCO, McGill University, will teach […]

As part of Suicide Prevention and Life Promotion Week, the public is invited to attend the free lecture Journey of a Fighter on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at 7:00 p.m., at the Agora of the Maison du Citoyen, 25 Laurier Street, in the Hull sector. The event will feature Étienne Boulay, former Canadian Football League […]

The Alzheimer Society of Outaouais has officially launched its Matched Giving Campaign — a unique opportunity to multiply the impact of your contribution and make a direct difference for people living with neurocognitive disorders and their caregivers. Until January 30, 2026, every donation made to the Alzheimer Society of Outaouais will be matched dollar for […]

Residents of Quebec who wish to receive the influenza vaccine can now do so. The vaccine is being offered at several pharmacies, including the Familiprix Marc Aufranc in Shawville. Marc Aufranc also explained the benefits of getting vaccinated.     Please note that certain procedures must be followed to obtain the influenza vaccine. Information is […]

Presentation of the 2025 MacLachlan Scholarships to Pontiac Nursing Students The Integrated Health and Social Services Centre (CISSS) of the Outaouais and the Pontiac Community Hospital Foundation have announced the presentation of the 2025 MacLachlan Scholarships to three Pontiac students enrolled in nursing: Brandon Ladouceur, Léa LaSalle, and Sarah Bouchard. These scholarships, worth up to […]

On Thursday (May 22), local health and social service organizations held a day-long seminar on seniors’ health, with more than 100 attendees packing out the Campbell’s Bay RA hall. The event was a collaboration between regional health authority CISSSO, MRC Pontiac, as well as social service groups like Connexions Resource Centre and TransporAction. CISSSO’s Pontiac […]

A new business opened this week in Campbell’s Bay that’ll leave a smile on many faces. Vanessa Sloan is a dental hygienist and the owner of Blanche Pontiac, a dental hygiene clinic located at 136 rue Front in the heart of the Bay. She explained that while she isn’t a dentist, she’s qualified to offer […]

Around 10 people gathered at St. Paul’s Anglican church hall in Shawville Thursday morning (May 15) to hear a presentation on the rights of patients in the health and social services sectors. The speaker was Colette Paré, a councillor with the Centre d’assistance & d’accompagnement aux plaintes (CAAP) Outaouais, an organization that informs patients of […]

Regional health authority CISSSO is warning the public that two people diagnosed with measles from Ottawa were present at the Éco des champs park located at 482 chemin Eardley, Gatineau, between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Sunday, April 20. The statement notes that the risk of outdoor exposure in this setting is low, but […]