Health Promotion
Our Health Promotion Team partners with key rural communities across West Ottawa to strengthen overall community health and well-being. Together, we work to:
- Develop and implement health promotion strategies that empower individuals and support positive health outcomes across the region.
- Engage priority populations to identify health and social concerns, fostering community-led solutions and building local ownership.
- Collaborate with neighbourhood medical clinics as part of allied health teams, working alongside physicians and primary care partners to design initiatives that reflect neighbourhood-level needs.
- Conduct needs assessments and environmental scans to guide planning, program development, and strategic decision-making.
- Strengthen partnerships with Primary Care, Ontario Health Teams, Community Health and Resource Centres, and broader service networks to support coordinated, integrated service delivery.
For more information or to discuss current or upcoming initiatives, please reach out to Angela Lorusso at lorusso@wocrc.ca.
Programs & Services
Capacity Development
Health Promotion
Capacity Development strengthens communities by addressing social, economic, and health challenges through collaboration among residents, businesses, organizations, and governments. Our efforts focus on improving health and well-being across Kanata, West Carleton, and Goulbourn, guided by the Social Determinants of Health and local priorities. Key Components Local Initiatives: Outcomes:
Social Prescribing
Health Promotion
Our Social Prescribing program supports patients referred by healthcare providers across West Ottawa. Through this initiative, our Social Prescriber Counsellor offers personalized, one-on-one support to help individuals navigate social, emotional, and practical challenges that influence their health. By connecting clients with local community services, this program provides a holistic, non-medical approach that addresses the social…
Fostering Inclusive Communities for Senior with Hearing Loss (FICS) Project
Health Promotion
Fostering Inclusive Communities for Seniors (FICS) is a collective impact initiative led by the Canadian Hard of Hearing Association and the Interprofessional Primary Care Team (IPCT) focused on strengthening our programs and services to better support seniors experiencing hearing loss. The project provides community members, staff, volunteers, and service providers with practical tools and knowledge…