Petawawa Centennial Family Health Centre

04/27/2026

New to the Ottawa Valley? Recently lost your doctor? Still searching for a primary care provider? Health Care Connect is here to help.

By registering, you’ll be connected with a Care Connector (nurse) who works to match you with a doctor or nurse practitioner accepting new patients in our region.

Get started at ontario.ca/healthcareconnect or call 1-800-445-1822.

04/13/2026

🎉 A Fond Farewell & Heartfelt Congratulations 🎉

After nearly two decades of leadership and service, Judy Hill, Executive Director of the PCFHC, is entering a well‑earned retirement.

Judy has been a cornerstone of PCFHC since 2008, serving in several key roles before stepping into the Executive Director position. Throughout her time with us, her vision, dedication, and steady leadership have influenced PCFHC in meaningful and lasting ways.

Over the years, Judy played an integral role in supporting and advancing numerous initiatives that contributed to the organization’s growth and impact. Judy’s leadership and insight played a key role in advancing important work and strengthening collaboration across the organization. She has led with integrity, commitment, and a deep belief in the people PCFHC serves.

Her legacy is one of progress, partnership, and purpose—and she leaves PCFHC stronger because of her tireless efforts. Judy will be truly missed by colleagues, partners, and the many lives she has touched along the way.

💐 We encourage you to share your well wishes below as we celebrate Judy and thank her for her many years of service.

📌 Important Notice:
The PCFHC will be closing at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, April 17, due to an event in recognition of Judy’s service.

04/08/2026

If you’re searching for a family doctor or nurse practitioner, Health Care Connect is the program for you. It helps connect you with a primary care provider when one becomes available in your area.

Our FAQ sheet offers helpful information for:
✅ Those who haven’t registered yet and want to know how the program works.
✅ People already on the waitlist who want to understand what happens next.
✅ Those who want to learn about how matching happens, what factors are considered, and what you can expect while you wait.

To register today, visit:
ontario.ca/healthcareconnect or call: 1-800-445-1822.

03/31/2026

Have a great long weekend everyone!

03/25/2026

Need a family doctor or nurse practitioner?
Health Care Connect can help!

If you don’t have a primary care provider, signing up for Health Care Connect is an important first step. This Ontario program connects people without a provider to a doctor or nurse practitioner who is accepting new patients.

Here’s how it works:

- Register online: ontario.ca/healthcareconnect or call: 1-800-445-1822
- A Care Connector (nurse) reviews your information
- You’re added to your local waitlist
- You’ll be contacted when a provider is available

Registration is quick, free, and helps make sure you’re on the path to getting the ongoing care you deserve.

03/12/2026

March is Nutrition Month!

This year's focus is on "Nourish to Flourish". Though some may consider it a vague topic, I'm hoping we can appreciate it's simplicity: Eat well to feel your best. If you're feeling stuck with nutrition, consider some tips below.

- Build a balanced, standard grocery list of staples to have all the time. Include easy proteins (eggs, pumpkin seeds, pulses, frozen peas or edamame beans, canned fish, greek yogurt, cheese), easy produce (frozen mixed vegetables, root vegetables like carrots and turnips, greens), and easy, high-fibre grains (oats, rice or quinoa, potatoes, wraps).

-Cook only as frequently as needed (plan leftovers every second and or third day). Include others in the house to help cook and plan.

-Eat at consistent times (don't skip meals!). Take time to eat and enjoy your meal with someone.

Find your free Dietitians of Canada cookbook here: https://www.dietitians.ca/DietitiansOfCanada/media/Images/Site/courses/DC-Cookbook_March-9.pdf

If you have questions or want to maximize your 'flourish', please book in with me, Jenna Walsh, RD, CDE. PCFHC patients can book directly here: https://veribook.com/ew.jsp?cpUserId=764744&cpAlias=dUkLNDKzCm2261&mobileSupport=true

03/11/2026

The Petawawa Centennial Family Health Centre is OPEN today despite the current weather conditions.

However, please avoid going out unless it’s absolutely necessary. If you have an appointment and do not feel safe traveling, please call the clinic at 613-687-7641 — we completely understand.

Stay safe!

03/10/2026

Looking for a family doctor or nurse practitioner? Health Care Connect can help! It’s free, easy to sign up, and connects people without a provider to those accepting new patients.

All you need is a valid Ontario health card and current mailing address to register. After you sign up, a Care Connector (nurse) will reach out and work to match you with a provider—perfect if you’re new to the Ottawa Valley, recently lost your doctor, or haven’t found one yet.

You can also register even if your current family doctor or nurse practitioner is outside the region and you won’t lose your provider.

➡️ Register today: ontario.ca/healthcareconnect or call 1-800-445-1822.

02/26/2026

Good morning everyone!

Over the next few days, you may receive an email from our clinic with a form asking you to confirm or update your contact information.

The email will come from:
Petawawa Centennial Family Health Centre
no-reply@cognisantmd.com

This email is legitimate, safe to open, and cannot accept replies.

Please take a moment to review the form and submit it. Even if nothing has changed, sending it back helps us keep your information accurate and confirm your status within the clinic.

If your family shares one email address, you will receive one email per person. Please fill out each form separately and complete it for the person named in that email so the information goes to the correct medical chart.

If you don’t see the email in your inbox, check your junk or spam folder. If it’s there, please mark the address as safe so future emails don’t get filtered out.

Thank you for your cooperation.

02/25/2026

We want to remind parents and guardians that our parking lot cannot be used for student pick‑ups. In recent weeks, there has been an increase in vehicles using the lot during school dismissal, and we have had several close calls involving pedestrians and other vehicles.

This level of traffic creates a significant safety risk for our patients, staff, and the students who walk home. The parking lot is reserved for individuals attending appointments, and it cannot accommodate school pick‑up congestion.

To maintain a safe environment:
- Please use the area by the dog park for student pick‑ups.
- We will be monitoring the parking lot during peak times.
- Drivers who are not here for an appointment will be asked to move.

This is not something we want to spend time on, but it has become necessary to ensure the safety of everyone on site.

Thank you for your cooperation as we work to maintain a safe and accessible space for all.

02/18/2026

New to the Ottawa Valley? Recently lost your doctor? Still searching for a primary care provider? Health Care Connect is here to help.

By registering, you’ll be connected with a Care Connector (nurse) who works to match you with a doctor or nurse practitioner accepting new patients in our region.

➡️ Get started at ontario.ca/healthcareconnect or call 1-800-445-1822.

02/10/2026