Ancient Rivers Family Health Team

03/23/2026

✨ Spring 2026 Groups & Workshops ✨
Ancient Rivers Family Health Team is offering a variety of free mental health, exercise, and nutrition programs this spring.

All programs will be running in person with our allied health care team in partnership with the Town of Renfrew providing space at the myFM Centre. Swipe through to see an overview of what's on deck!🧠 💪 🥗

👉 Visit our website or the sign up platform (link in bio) for full details including locations, dates, and eligibility. https://www.arfht.ca/groups

📅 The link to register is now open. Sign up online (preferred method, details on website and link in bio) or call 343-361-3299.

03/19/2026

No family doctor or nurse practitioner? No problem. This FREE cervical cancer screening program is here for you.

Cervical cancer screening, formerly known as the pap test, is a key part of preventive care. Screening can catch changes early, long before cancer develops. Early care is powerful care.

Get screened if you:
➡️ are 25+
➡️ are a woman, Two-Spirit person, transmasculine person, or nonbinary person with a cervix
➡️ have ever had sexual contact
➡️ do not have symptoms such as unusual bleeding or discharge
➡️ are due for screening (every 5 years per Ontario guidelines)

Ready to book?
📅 Visit: www.rcvtac.ca
📞 Call: 1-844-727-6404
ℹ️ Learn more: www.ovoht.ca/paptest
📋 Screening criteria: www.cancercareontario.ca/en/types-of-cancer/cervical/screening

03/11/2026

Office Closure Notice - Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Due to the current and forecasted freezing rain, the Ancient Rivers Family Health Team office will be closed today. All appointments and groups scheduled with Family Health Team staff on this date are cancelled. We will contact patients affected by this closure once our office reopens to reschedule any cancelled appointments.

If you have an appointment with your family physician, please note that your doctor’s office may still be open. We recommend contacting your physician’s office directly to confirm whether your appointment will proceed as scheduled.

Thank you for your understanding.

03/10/2026

March is Nutrition Month in Canada, an opportunity to highlight the role of registered dietitians and healthy eating in overall health. Our team supports patients with practical, evidence-informed nutrition guidance to promote long-term wellness through groups, workshops, and one on one support. Thank you to dietitians for your invaluable care and guidance in primary care!

03/03/2026

March is National Social Work Month. We recognize the important role social workers and social service workers play in supporting mental health, navigating complex systems, and connecting individuals and families to care. Thank you to the individuals and teams providing social work who strengthen primary care every day!

02/20/2026

❤️ February is Heart Health Month! Did you know that 6 million Canadians are living with heart disease or stroke, and nearly 80% of premature cases could be prevented with healthy lifestyle habits?

Risk factors affect most of us. 9/10 Canadians have at least one key modifiable risk factor, like smoking, poor diet, inactivity, or high blood pressure. Building healthy habits can make a real difference in reducing risk.

Small steps = Big impact
✅Eat more veggies, fruit, whole grains, and lean protein
✅Stay active and keep moving
✅Don’t smoke, and if you do, ask for support to quit
✅Know your numbers – check your blood pressure regularly
✅Manage day to day stress

Ancient Rivers Family Health Team offers a variety of group and individual supports for people looking to make health changes to support a healthy lifestyle. One upcoming workshop available to join is "Heart Smart! Empowering Your Lifestyle For Optimal Heart Health" taking place on March 31. Visit our website at www.arfht.ca for more information and to register.

02/04/2026

02/02/2026

We’re Hiring a Mental Health Counsellor and Nurse Practitioner!

Looking for your next opportunity or know someone who is? We’d love to connect!

Visit our Indeed pages to explore open roles and apply today:

https://ca.indeed.com/job/mental-health-counsellor-primary-care-16c1bd97a1e9f051

https://ca.indeed.com/job/nurse-practitioner-primary-care-mrp-11ede0ce03c5ce20

02/02/2026

Heart Smart! Empowering Your Lifestyle for Optimal Heart Health Workshop - happening soon, sign up now!

📅 Tuesday, Mar 31, 2026
⏰ 10:30am-noon

📍 In Person: myFM Centre, 1 Ma-te-Way Park Dr, Renfrew, ON (in partnership with the Town of Renfrew)

Led by a registered dietitian, this 90-minute workshop explores evidence-based ways to support heart health. Together, we’ll cover nutrition, physical activity tips, stress reduction techniques, and strategies for lasting lifestyle change.

✅ Open to adults (18+)

👉 Ideal for individuals with (or at risk of) high blood pressure, high cholesterol, prediabetes/diabetes, or a family history of cardiovascular disease, but suitable for anyone interested in heart health.

👥 Maximum 30 participants
💲 Free program

Spots are limited! Learn more and register through the Groups section of our website 👉 www.arfht.ca/groups

01/29/2026

No family doctor or nurse practitioner? No problem. This FREE cervical cancer screening program is here for you.

Cervical cancer screening, formerly known as the pap test, is a key part of preventive care. Screening can catch changes early, long before cancer develops. Early care is powerful care.

Get screened if you:
➡️ are 25+
➡️ are a woman, Two-Spirit person, transmasculine person, or nonbinary person with a cervix
➡️ have ever had sexual contact
➡️ do not have symptoms such as unusual bleeding or discharge
➡️ are due for screening (every 5 years per Ontario guidelines)

Ready to book?
📅 Visit: www.rcvtac.ca
📞 Call: 1-844-727-6404
ℹ️ Learn more: www.ovoht.ca/paptest
📋 Screening criteria: www.cancercareontario.ca/en/types-of-cancer/cervical/screening

01/21/2026

Need a family doctor or nurse practitioner? Health Care Connect can help!

If you don’t have a primary care provider, signing up for Health Care Connect is an important first step. This Ontario program connects people without a provider to a doctor or nurse practitioner who is accepting new patients.

📋 Here’s how it works:

- Register online: ontario.ca/healthcareconnect or call: 1-800-445-1822
- A Care Connector (nurse) reviews your information
- You’re added to your local waitlist
- You’ll be contacted when a provider is available

Registration is quick, free, and helps make sure you’re on the path to getting the ongoing care you deserve.

01/21/2026

Pause and Reset: Practical Strategies for Stress Management is coming up in March 🧘‍♀️

📅 Wednesday, Mar 25, 2026

⏰ 2:30–4pm

📍 myFM Centre, 1 Ma-te-Way Park Dr, Renfrew, ON (in partnership with the Town of Renfrew)

Feeling stressed? This in-person workshop, led by a mental health counsellor, will give you practical, evidence-based tools to manage stress in real time. Learn techniques like breathing, grounding, muscle relaxation, and thought reframing — and create your own personalized “reset plan” to use in everyday life.

✅ Open to adults (18+)

👥 Maximum 30 participants

💲 Free program

⚠️ Please note: This workshop is educational and skill-based but is not a substitute for individualized counselling or crisis support.

✍️ Spots are limited! Learn more and register through the Groups section of our website 👉 arfht.ca/groups