RSV and Flu vaccines

RSV and Flu vaccines

Protect Yourself This Respiratory Virus Season! Older adults are at higher risk of severe illness from respiratory infections such as influenza, COVID-19, and RSV. Getting vaccinated is the best way to stay protected. It is safe and convenient to receive both the flu and COVID-19 vaccines at the ...
Patient Information & Clinic Policies

Patient Information & Clinic Policies

At Rideau-Rockcliffe Family Medicine, our goal is to provide safe, timely, and respectful care for all patients. Please review the information below to help us serve you better. 1. Appointments & Booking 2. Walk-In Injections & Other Services 3. Prescription Refills 4. Referrals 5. Communication ...
Safety of Tylenol

Safety of Tylenol

SOGC Position Statement on the use of Acetaminophen for Analgesia and Fever in Pregnancy  In 2021, the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC) issued a position statement recommending the use of acetaminophen as a first-line therapeutic option for fever and pain in pregnancy ...
Injection hours

Injection hours

Updated Walk-In Injection Hours Walk-In Injection Hours: Please Note: Thank you for your cooperation in helping us manage clinic flow and minimize wait times. Vaccines available at our clinic: Flu shots are available only during flu season, during flu shot clinics and during appointments. These a...
Measles update

Measles update

March 2025: There has been an increase in measles cases in southwestern Ontario linking back to anexposure at a large gathering with guests from Mennonite communities in NewBrunswick last fall. As of February 26, 2025, there were 177 cases of measles reportedin Ontario related to this outbreak pr...
Ocean Messaging

Ocean Messaging

To improve office efficiency and patient care, doctors at RRFM use direct messaging through a platform called Ocean. The Ocean platform is recognized as a secure form of communication and used by numerous public health organizations, the Ontario Ministry of Health, and hospitals. Our medical clin...
Cancer Screening

Cancer Screening

Cervical Cancer Screening: As of March 2025, Ontario’s guidelines now recommend HPV testing as the primary method for cervical cancer screening. This test is more effective in detecting the risk of cervical cancer compared to the traditional Pap test. Women aged 25 to 69 should undergo screenin...
Policy update – prescription requests

Policy update – prescription requests

Dear Valued Patients of Rideau-Rockcliffe Family Medicine: As you may be aware, the administrative burden for family physicians has been steadily increasing. To continue offering the comprehensive care and support you deserve, we have had to review and update some of our policies. Did you know … ...
New Patients

New Patients

Thank you for your interest in joining our clinic. Due to overwhelming interest, our wait list is closed. For those who have recently filled out intake forms – will do our best to accommodate your request and contact you for an appointment once space is available in one of our family medicine pra...
Pomelo Health Online Portal

Pomelo Health Online Portal

Due to high call volumes, we strongly encourage you to use our online portal to book your regular appointments or to cancel appointments: Pomelo Health allows patients to receive communication from the clinic through a secure portal (including laboratory / imaging requisitions, sick notes, prescr...