Injection hours

Injection hours

Updated Walk-In Injection Hours Effective July 28th, we are pleased to offer dedicated walk-in hours for injections during the following times: 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 ...
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...
Neighbourhood Wellness Hubs

Neighbourhood Wellness Hubs

To better support the wellness of Ottawa residents, staff working in the Neighbourhood Wellness Hubs promote mental health and substance use health directly in our communities and connecting residents with social services supports. To reduce stigma and barriers to accessing mental health and su...
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 … ...

UPDATE on COVID

COVID Antiviral Treatment Paxlovid is used to treat adults who have mild to moderate COVID symptoms and are at high- risk of worsening to severe illness. Depending on your age, health, and vaccination status, it could be an option for you.  Effective immediately, the following higher-risk groups ...
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...

Mental Health Resources

**NEW** List of hundreds of verified discounts persons with disabilities in Canada: https://dealhack.ca/blog/canadian-disability-discounts-guide **NEW** AbilitiCBT is suitable for anyone age 16 or older. AbilitiCBT programs include anxiety, depression, anxiety related to a pandemic, pain manage...