Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre

01/01/2026

Happy New Year!! #2026

12/22/2025

It's cozy season! Remember, when putting little ones in their car seat, it is not recommended to use big snowsuits or thick winter clothing as they can prevent the harness from being tightened properly.

Dress your child in thin but warm clothes and keep their harness tight. If your child gets cold, blankets over top are a great way to safely keep your child warm in the car.

For more information on child passenger safety, please visit: https://seatsforkids.ca/

12/22/2025

As we wrap up another successful year, we want to say to our incredible partners. Your collaboration, trust, and commitment make all the difference, and we’re truly grateful for everything we’ve accomplished together.

Here’s to continued partnership and even more shared success in the year ahead!

12/18/2025

Congratulations to our Health Promotion and System Navigation team on another successful holiday event.

This afternoon, Safe People hosted their Holiday Party from 12- 2 pm at 1365 Richmond Road.

Guests enjoyed a lovely holiday feast, took fun festive photos, and were given some lovely presents including purses and personal hygiene products from the Ottawa Police Service Purse Project (celebrating it's 10th anniversary).

Thank you to all our incredible partners for helping host this event. Shout out to Fatu from Ottawa Community Housing Corporation (OCH) and Robynn from Ottawa Police Service for serving our guests and making them feel welcome.

Shout out to our volunteer, David for helping set up the space, checking attendance, and supporting staff. We appreciate all your support this holiday season. Thank you!

12/18/2025

This afternoon was the last soup day of the calendar year for Winthrop Court Community House. The soup was homemade Borscht. 🥣

If you have never had Borscht, it is a delicious beet soup originating from Eastern Europe and Northern Asia. It is especially popular in Russia, Poland, and Ukraine. With a dollop of sour cream and a squeeze of lemon juice, it is perfection.

The soup program at Winthrop really is wonderful. Coming together to make and eat soup creates space for conversation, laughter, and care. When we make soup side by side, we’re not just preparing a meal—we’re building connection. And when we eat it together, we’re reminded that nourishment is about more than food, it’s about .

12/18/2025

12/16/2025

This is a friendly reminder that we will be closed on December 25th & 26th, 2025 and January 1st, 2026.

Please reach out to programs and services you are accessing at Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre to find out about their holiday hours.

12/16/2025

🌟 Prenatal Breastfeeding Workshop — IN PERSON! 🌟
January 14 | 6–8 PM | 1365 Richmond Road

Are you expecting and hoping to breastfeed? Join us for an evening designed to help you feel confident, supported, and ready for your breastfeeding journey!

Our Prenatal Breastfeeding Workshop brings you the same trusted information from our online sessions — plus the added bonus of connecting with other parents, exploring the EarlyON space, hands-on learning with breastfeeding positions… and yes, SNACKS! 🥰

Led by an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant / Registered Nurse, this workshop will answer all your big questions:
✨ When should I breastfeed?
✨ How long should feeds be?
✨ How does my body make milk?
✨ What is “skin-to-skin”?
✨ What do I do if breastfeeding hurts?

Breastfeeding is an incredible start for both you and your baby, and we’re here to make sure you feel prepared every step of the way. 💛

👶 Partners are welcome!

Spaces fill quickly. Don’t miss this chance to learn, connect, and build confidence before baby arrives.

Register through Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/prenatal-breastfeeding-workshop-in-person-tickets-1968249105057?aff=ebemoffollowpublishemail&ref=eemail&utm_campaign=following_published_event&utm_content=follow_notification&utm_medium=email&utm_source=eventbrite
Or email us at parent.ed@pqchc.com

We can’t wait to meet you! 💕

12/15/2025

Please take care of yourself and your loved ones during the holiday season.

With flu activity increasing rapidly across the region, we’re sharing an important update from the Medical Officers of Health for Ottawa Public Health and the Eastern Ontario Health Unit about what this means for families and how to reduce your risks of severe illness. Please take a moment to read the full release https://ottawa.ca/en/city-hall/city-news/newsroom/statement-regional-medical-officers-health-sharp-rise-serious-flu-cases-children

Eastern Ontario Health Unit

12/15/2025

The Ottawa Food Bank extends warm wishes to all who are celebrating Hanukkah. May this time be bright and joyful.

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La Banque d’alimentation d’Ottawa adresse ses vœux chaleureux à tous ceux qui célèbrent Hanoucca. Que ce moment soit lumineux et joyeux.

12/15/2025

On Thursday, December 11, we hosted our annual Winter Holiday Party, themed Festive by the Fireside. 🎉 🔥 ☃️

The event space was warmly decorated with makeshift fireplaces and fairy lights, creating an inviting atmosphere for PQ staff, students, and volunteers. Guests enjoyed a delicious meal catered by Shaan Curry House, along with desserts from Costco and Strawberry Blonde Bakery.

The celebration also provided an opportunity to recognize staff members celebrating milestone years of service in 2025, as well as those nominated for the Healthy Workplace Culture Award. We are pleased to share that six staff members celebrated 20 years of service! 🎆

For fun, every year alongside the Holiday event we host a Spirit Contest. This year we asked each team to create a holiday sweater. Congratulations to the Family Support Program for their winning entry. Their giant advent-calendar sweater, complete with lights and original music, was spectacular.

This year, we are truly grateful to our sponsors for their generous support. Thank you to Intact Insurance, Business Sherpa Group, Bird Richard Lawyers, and halpenny, with special appreciation to Alicia and Matthew from halpenny.