Couchiching Ontario Health Team

09/07/2026

Get your tickets now to support Helping Hands, Orillia’s 2026 Impact Celebration Gala on September 19 at Casino Rama Resort.

This special evening brings our community together for meaningful connections, inspiring stories, and an opportunity to support the people Helping Hands serves.

Reserve your seat: helpinghandsorillia.ca/fundraiser-gala-2026

09/04/2026

Good news! Multiple family doctors and nurse practitioners in the Couchiching area are currently accepting new patients through Health Care Connect.

If you don't have a primary care provider or would like to connect with one closer to home, registering with Health Care Connect is the first step.

📞 Call Emily at 705-329-3649 ext. 241 to register and learn more.

Emily is available Monday - Friday from 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM. Due to the volume of calls, please leave a voicemail, and Emily will get back to you as soon as possible.

Please have your Ontario Health Card available, as well as the health cards of any family members you would like to register.

09/03/2026

Community Connection Hub – Now Open at 250 West Street North, Unit 11 in Orillia!

Looking for help accessing health, social, or community services? The Community Connection Hub offers a welcoming, low-barrier place to connect with support.

🕒 Walk-In Hours
Monday to Friday
12 PM – 4 PM

No appointment is needed—simply drop in during walk-in hours. A Community Navigator will help connect individuals with health, social, and community services based on their needs.

For more information and the most up-to-date walk-in hours, visit the Community Connection Hub website and view the live calendar at https://communityconnection.ca/orillia-cc-hub/

09/01/2026

Upcoming Waiting Room Revolution Ambassador Training:
Date: Thursday, September 17th, 2026
Registration Deadline: September 3rd
Location: Hospice Orillia office, 169 Front St. S., Orillia, ON
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
RSVP: RSVP: https://hospiceorillia.ca/wrr/ or scan QR Code
Notes: Light refreshments will be provided.

Ready to be a change-maker?

Join the Waiting Room Revolution and help us put people first in hospice care. As an ambassador, you’ll inspire others, build community, and make a lasting difference.

Sign up for our training session on September 17th and start your journey of impact and compassion. 💚

Upcoming WRR Ambassador Training:
Date: Thursday, September 17th, 2026
Registration Deadline: September 3rd
Location: Hospice Orillia office, 169 Front St. S., Orillia, ON
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
RSVP: RSVP: https://hospiceorillia.ca/wrr/ or scan QR Code
Notes: Light refreshments will be provided.

Join the social movement today!

09/01/2026

Register now to join the Couchiching Family Health Team Dietitians for Healthy You!

This no-cost 6-week program covers action-oriented healthy lifestyle habits, including nutrition, physical activity, sleep, food skills and meal planning.

The next session runs every Tuesday from October 13 - November 17 from 2 PM – 4 PM via Zoom.

SIGN UP NOW at https://bit.ly/CFHTHealthyYou or call 705-329-3649 extension 397 for more details.

** Please note that participants must be 18+ and must live OR have a Family Doctor/Nurse Practitioner in the Couchiching region (Orillia, Oro-Medonte, Severn, Ramara, Rama First Nation)

09/01/2026

✅ 𝗔𝗹𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁?
Keeping your information up to date is important and easy! If your address, contact details or health needs have changed, you can update your registration anytime using the self-service page at ontario.ca/healthcareconnect.
💡 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿?
Your Care Connector uses this information to help you find a family doctor or nurse practitioner who is accepting new patients in your community.

✅ 𝗔𝗹𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁?

Keeping your information up to date is important and easy! If your address, contact details or health needs have changed, you can update your registration anytime using the self-service page at ontario.ca/healthcareconnect.

💡 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿?
Your Care Connector uses this information to help you find a family doctor or nurse practitioner who is accepting new patients in your community. While they match you, they can also connect you to local health services to support your care needs in the meantime.

👍 𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗲𝘁 𝘂𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲!

08/31/2026

No family doctor? We’ve got you covered!

The Couchiching OHT Unattached Clinic provides primary care for people living in Couchiching who don’t have a family doctor or nurse practitioner.

Our Nurse Practitioners offer routine check-ups, diagnose and treat illnesses and injuries, prescribe medications, manage chronic conditions, order tests, and make specialist referrals.

THIS IS NOT A WALK-IN CLINIC, but same-day appointments are available when needed.

We are located in the Couchiching Family Health Team at 119 Memorial Avenue in Orillia.

Book now by calling 705-329-3649 extension 231 or online at https://coht.ca/couchiching-oht-unattached-clinic/

08/31/2026

💜 International Overdose Awareness Day | August 31

This year's theme, "25 years on. Still needed.", reminds us that every overdose is preventable and every life matters.

Together, we can reduce stigma, raise awareness, and help ensure support is within reach for everyone.

Find Mental Health and Addictions resources in Couchiching at https://coht.ca/mental-health-addictions/

08/30/2026

Many people want to support 2SLGBTQI+ communities, but don’t know where to start.

Learn how you can speak up at canada.ca/unity

08/30/2026

“I'm on the Health Care Connect list. What happens next?”

✅ Care Connectors are working through the local waitlist in registration date order.

📧 When your name comes up, a Care Connector will contact you by phone or by email. Be sure to check the email address you registered with, including your junk/spam folder.

The sooner you respond, the sooner you can be connected to care.

⏳ We know waiting can be difficult, but we can't provide an estimated wait time. It depends on when providers have space to accept new patients.

Ramara residents: Patients are actively being attached to Dr. Mo and Dr. Dadashi.

Please do not call the office to request a referral. A Care Connector will reach out when it's your turn.

Not on the Health Care Connect list yet? 📞 Call Emily at 705-329-3649, extension 241, to get started.

Please have your Ontario Health Card available, as well as the health card for any other family members that you wish to register.