Story Archive | Rideau Community Health Services

29 April, 2022 / Announcements

Ontario Government Invests in Rideau Community Health Services New Health and Social Services Hub

News Release – for Immediate Distribution

April 29, 2022

Smiths Falls – Today, Steve Clark, MPP for Leeds—Grenville—Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes, announced the Ontario government is investing up to $200,000 in Rideau Community Health Services (RCHS) in 2022-23. This funding will support the continued planning of the new Smiths Falls Integrated Health and Social Services Hub.

Improving Your Health and Building Stronger Communities with RCHS

The health and wellness of people in our communities depends on strong partnerships and coordinated and accessible services and programs. In cities and towns across Canada, Community Health Centres (CHCs) operate to help make this a reality. They strive to offer accessible and inclusive healthcare for all members of the community. The focus is on keeping people – particularly those who have barriers to accessing health services – in good health.

Vision for Health & Community Hub in Smiths Falls

Rideau Community Health Services has been actively planning and advocating for the development of the Smiths Falls Health & Community Hub for five years. The vision of Rideau Community Health Services is to bring the community together to create a welcoming space in Smiths Falls in partnership with health, social, and community agencies. The community connection is a vital element in delivering programs and services. We believe that a health and community hub Read more...

4 January, 2022 / Announcements

Pandemic Update for Clients and Community Members

On behalf of all staff at RCHS, we would like to extend our warmest wishes for a happy New Year.

Our sites continue to remain open with appointments being offered both in-person (when needed) and by phone/virtually.