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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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 … ...

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...