April 20, 2026
Rideau Community Health Services (RCHS) Welcomes MP Michael Barrett for Site Visit Highlighting Community-Based Care
MERRICKVILLE, ON – Rideau Community Health Service’s Merrickville Site was pleased to welcome MP Michael Barrett for a site visit on April 20, offering an opportunity to highlight the vital role Community Health Centres (CHCs) play in delivering accessible, team-based care across the region.
Read more...MPP Clark thanks partners while announcing $2.1 million investment to bring the province one step closer to connecting everyone in Ontario to primary care by 2029
BROCKVILLE — As part of its Primary Care Action Plan to connect everyone in Ontario to a publicly funded family doctor or primary care team by 2029, the Ontario government is investing $2,129,300 this year to connect up to 4,845 people to primary care in Brockville, Mallorytown and surrounding communites.
Read more...In recognition of National Volunteer Week, we were pleased to host a Volunteer Appreciation Brunch on Saturday, April 18 at our Merrickville location.
The event brought together many of the dedicated volunteers who play an essential role in supporting our programs and services. From helping to sustain our food cupboard program to contributing their time and energy across our organization, our volunteers are at the heart of the care and support we provide to the community.
Merrickville Ontario, October 2025 - Rideau Community Health Services (RCHS) is proud to announce Heritage Stables as the recipient of the 2025 Community Recognition Award. The award was presented on October 3, 2025, at Heritage Stables by Michele Bellows, RCHS CEO, and Sandra Shaw, Board Chair.
Read more...The health and wellbeing of our communities depend on strong partnerships and coordinated, accessible services. Across Ontario, Community Health Centres (CHCs) play a vital role in making this possible. Rideau Community Health Services (RCHS), with locations in Merrickville, Smiths Falls, Brockville, and Perth, is proud to be part of this province-wide network of CHCs.
Read more...Rideau Community Health Services (RCHS) is committed to providing quality care in a welcoming environment. To better serve our community, we will be making interior building improvements this summer.
Our Merrickville site is temporarily closed for renovations and will re-open on Monday, September 15th. If your appointment is affected, a member of our team will contact you directly to make alternate arrangements. If you require services, please call (613)-269-3400, as services will be offered at various locations.
Read more...You're Invited to Celebrate 50 Years of Serving Our Communities
Rideau Community Health Services warmly invites you to a special event in honour of our volunteers, community partners, and more than 50 years in the community.
Join us on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Merrickville Community Centre, 106 Read Street, Merrickville.
Read more...Rideau Community Health Services – Easter Long Weekend Closure
Rideau Community Health Services (RCHS) will be closed from Friday, April 18, to Monday, April 21. We will reopen for regular business hours on Tuesday, April 22.
Urgent and same-day appointments will be available on Monday, April 21st between 8:30am-11:30am at the Merrickville Site for registered Primary Care Clients only. Call 613-269-3400 to book an appointment.
Read more...Heritage Stables in Merrickville to host RCMP Musical Ride this summer!
The RCMP Musical Ride is coming to Merrickville on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024. We are thrilled to announce that a portion of the proceeds will go to Rideau Community Health Services, in support of our Food Cupboard Program at our Merrickville site.
Read more...The Board of Directors and staff of Rideau Community Health Services (RCHS) are pleased to announce that The Cooperative Care Centre (CCC) in Brockville is this year’s recipient of our annual Community Recognition Award. This award, which was created in 2017, recognizes an individual or group who makes significant contributions to the communities we serve.
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