Heard a story today on @CBCOttawa about telehealth. We agree that there is a place for it in healthcare, and in some circumstances, we still need to meet people in their home, workplace and communities to fully address their needs. A fine balance.
💉VACCINE UPDATE💉
@OttawaHealth has launched a registration tool for drop-in vaccine appointments for the priority populations listed below.
If you fall under one of these categories you can sign up here:
https://t.co/txAfpHPg62
Priority populations ⬇️
Administration - Invoicing/Accounts Receivable https://t.co/gR2grRW2q8 Modern OT is hiring in our administration team in Ottawa. See link for details. We look forward to hearing from you!
So pleased to be sponsoring Special Olympics (PaddleALL) and Para Olympics races today at @CanoeKayakCAN National Championships. Congratulations to all of the athletes!
Thank you @bclawyers for including us in the conversation about health care needs during COVID-19. Always a pleasure working with people who care about their clients.
COVID-19 has had a deep impact on the work that therapists execute on the field in helping people heal.
We recently asked @BeazleyJoy and @modern_OT about how the pandemic has affected rehabilitation and client care services - here's what they had to say. 🎧
This week Modern OT is participating in @camhfoundation's Sunrise Challenge. So far we have raised $2200 in support of mental health research, programs, and awareness. Thank you for your support! ../site/TR/Events/2021SunriseChallenge?px=1347784&pg=personal&fr_id=1180
Pleased to have Lisa Abbott Moore, Speech Language Pathologist presenting today about strategies to address unconscious bias in communicating with people with sensory impairments. Thank you Connecting Ottawa for the invitation.
Aphasia is sometimes missed, or mistaken for something else. As part of Speech and Hearing Month, we invite you to take time to watch this brave video “Living with Aphasia Interview Series - Mark” on #Vimeo https://t.co/KziEZ1FoZp
As April is National Poetry Month, KFPL is offering an online Poetry Writing Workshop with Kingston Poet Laureate Jason Heroux. Writing Joy: How to Write a Joyful Poem in Troubled Times will be offered April 24 & 26, open to 14 and older. https://t.co/LNQ5rCtHHS or (613) 549-8888
Super story about this athlete from @RideauCanoeClub on a path to the Para Olympics! Chasing a new sporting dream: Former star goalie takes on the kayaking world https://t.co/fU9SWZniSN
You may be eligible for a vaccine now, you have a chronic condition and receive care at home, such as OT or other services. Check your eligibility with @OttawaHealth https://t.co/KP6heTuf41
While the #stayathomeorder is necessary to maintain physical health, it will no doubt be hard on everyone’s mental health. Try some of these simple tools to manage stress and anxiety: https://t.co/xeSWqAx9pS
Today, the Ontario Government declared a State of Emergency and issued a four-week stay-at-home order, which comes into effect on 12:01 a.m. April 8. Please stay home as much as possible, stay safe and shop locally to support Kingston businesses while the order is in place. 1/2
#ThankYou to everyone who assisted in this huge effort... firefighters, paramedics, volunteers and members of the community. We don't want to forget anyone who played a part in this happy ending. ^bd