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.
Read more...Rideau Community Health Service’s first Identification Clinic, held on February 14, 2024, was an overwhelming success, thanks to the support from our partners including Lanark, Leeds and Grenville Addictions and Mental Health, Service Canada, Service Ontario, and Canada Revenue Agency.
Rideau Community Health Services is commemorating its 50th anniversary in 2024, reflecting on a half-century of dedicated service to our communities.
Read more...The Board and staff of Rideau Community Health Services (RCHS) would like to extend season’s greetings and best wishes to all our clients and community members!
Hours of operation over the 2023 holiday period:
Read more...Are you passionate about making a positive impact on programs available in your community? We are looking for dedicated individuals to join our Engagement Council at Rideau Community Health Services. As a vital part of our organization, you will play a key role in shaping the future of the programs that are available in our communities.
Why Join Us?
Read more...November is Diabetes Awareness Month!
Did you know that 1 in 3 Canadians has diabetes? Let's stand together in the battle against diabetes by proudly wearing blue! The blue circle is the global symbol of diabetes awareness. It signifies the importance of raising awareness about diabetes, reducing its stigma, and promoting access to diabetes care and treatment for all.
Read more...The Food Cupboard Program, a part of the Health Promotion programming in Merrickville at Rideau Community Health Services is excited to be welcoming the CP Holiday Train back to the village on Monday, November 27th, 2023 at 4:45 PM. This is the 25th year the Holiday Train has been supporting food banks and food shelves across our network by raising money, food and awareness for food insecurity issues. Since its inception in 1999, the CP Holiday Train has raised more than $22.5 million and more than 5 million pounds of food for community food banks across North America.
Read more...Rideau Community Health Services is a Community Health Centre in the Lanark, Leeds and Grenville region that provides primary care for rostered clients. Primary care is provided by both nurse practitioners (NPs) and physicians who work in a collaborative team environment. Like physicians, our nurse practitioners diagnose, order tests, consult with specialists, and provide ongoing and coordinated care to their clients. Our nurse practitioners help us to deliver comprehensive, accessible, and person-centered care to people of all ages and stages of life.
Read more...The RCHS Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Christopher Cummings as Board Chair, effective June 27, 2023. Thank you to Janet Cosier, our outgoing chair, for her leadership and dedication serving as Board Chair for the past 3 years, and as a board member for a total of 7 years.