Rapids Family Health Team

02/06/2026

❤️ February is Heart Health Month ❤️

Your heart works hard for you every single day—taking care of it is one of the most important things you can do for your overall health. Heart health plays a key role in preventing chronic disease, improving energy levels, and supporting a longer, healthier life. The good news? Small changes can make a big impact.

This February, we’re proud to offer programs designed to support your heart health at every stage:

💓 Congestive Heart Failure Program – Education, exercise, and ongoing support to help you manage your heart health with confidence.

🩺 Cholesterol Workshop – Learn what cholesterol numbers mean and discover practical nutrition strategies to support healthy levels.

🚭 Smoking Cessation Program – Get personalized support and free resources to help you quit smoking or va**ng for good.

Your heart matters—let us help you take care of it. 💙
📞 Call our office or visit our website to learn more and register for upcoming programs.

02/04/2026

🎬 FREE Movie Night & Health Event! 🌸

Join us for Mamma Mia! on Monday, March 2nd at the Kineto Theatre in Forest Ontario. Doors open at 6:30 PM

Meet your local Prevention Specialists and learn about:
✨ Perimenopause, Menopause, and Post-Menopause
✨ Cancer Prevention and Early Detection

💃 Make it fun—wear your favourite Mamma Mia! outfit and sing along! Snacks will be available at the concession stand to purchase.
No RSVP required—just come and enjoy!

Sponsored by:
North Lambton Community Health Centre & Sarnia-Lambton Ontario Health Team

02/04/2026

Come on out and see us at any of these events!

02/04/2026

✨ Join Our Team! ✨

We’re hiring across several roles and looking for passionate healthcare professionals to join our amazing team:

🩺 Registered Nurse Educator (Diabetes-focused)
🥗 Registered Dietitian
👩‍⚕️ Nurse Practitioners (2)
🧠 Occupational Therapist
💬 Social Worker

If this sounds like you (or someone you know 👀), head to our website or Indeed to learn more and apply!

02/03/2026

February is Black History Month

This year’s theme, “30 Years of Black History Month: Honouring Black Brilliance Across Generations,” celebrates the legacy, resilience, and contributions of Black communities past, present, and future.

At Rapids Family Health Team, recognizing Black History Month is especially important in healthcare. Black individuals and communities have made vital contributions to medicine and health advocacy, while also continuing to experience health inequities, systemic barriers, and disparities in care. Acknowledging this history helps us reflect on bias in healthcare, strengthen culturally safe practices, and reaffirm our commitment to equity, inclusion, and respectful, compassionate care for all.

We encourage everyone to learn more about this year’s theme and the history behind it by visiting www.blackhistorymonth.ca.

🩺📚 Equity in healthcare starts with awareness—and continues with action.

02/02/2026

❤️ FREE Heart Health Cooking Class 🍽️

Join one of our Registered Dietitians for a FREE, hands-on, 2-hour cooking class focused on heart health!
You’ll learn how to prepare a delicious, heart-healthy meal while discovering the important role nutrition plays in supporting your heart.

Whether you’re looking to improve your heart health or simply want new healthy meal ideas, this class is for you!

📞 Interested in joining? Call us at 519.338.8949 to register.
Spaces are limited — don’t miss out!

01/28/2026

Learn more and register at www.wechc.org/wechc-caledar/ 📆

01/28/2026

Reminder that we host a Cervical Screening Clinic every Wednesday!📢

When should women👩 start screening for cervical cancer?
And how frequently should they get screened? 🤔

🟢 Women are typically screened by the age of 30.
They should repeat the screening every 5 to 10 years if they test negative.

01/28/2026

𝗢𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗼 𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗮𝗺𝗯𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆.

Ontario has opened a new Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Treatment (HART) Hub in Lambton County to help people access care while keeping communities safe.

This is part of Ontario’s plan to open 28 HART Hubs across the province to improve access to recovery and treatment services for individuals and families facing mental health and substance use challenges.

The HART Hub is operated in collaboration with the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Lambton-Kent, Bluewater Health, County of Lambton, North Lambton Community Health Centre and the Sarnia-Lambton Ontario Health Team.

Learn more: https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1006969/ontario-opens-homelessness-and-addiction-recovery-treatment-hub-in-lambton-county

01/28/2026

If your child received a notice that their immunizations or valid exemptions were not reported to public health, the deadline to report them is Feb. 3. If not reported before this date, your child may receive a suspension order. Don’t delay, report today!

✅ Report your child’s vaccines to Lambton Public Health
✅ Avoid school suspension

Report now through ICON: https://lambtonpublichealth.ca/immunization/children-and-youth/reporting-immunizations/

Questions? Call 519-383-8331

01/28/2026

👣 Diabetes Foot Check Clinics – Free & Monthly! 👣

Foot health is an important part of diabetes care! Join our Registered Nurse, Lujane, for a FREE 15-minute foot assessment on one of the following dates:

📅 February 5 | March 5 | April 2 | April 30

During your appointment, you’ll learn:
🔹 Why regular foot checks matter
🔹 What next steps look like if concerns are identified
🔹 Daily foot care tips to keep your feet healthy and safe

These clinics run monthly and spots fill up fast!
📞 Call 519-339-8949 or
💻 Book online through the Rapids website calendar

Take a step toward better health — your feet will thank you! 👣💙

01/26/2026

In 2025, an estimated 1,650 Canadians were diagnosed with cervical cancer, and 430 died from it.

Cervical cancer is one of the only cancers we can eliminate, and it’s almost entirely preventable through HPV vaccination and cervical cancer screening.

This Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, learn how you can reduce your risk and book your screening today.

Read more about cervical cancer screening: https://bit.ly/4sqF6LV