Ancient Rivers Family Health Team

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We are a new FHT located in Renfrew, Ontario and we will be here to provide comprehensive primary health care services through an interdisciplinary team of health care professionals to the communities of Renfrew, Calabogie, and surrounding areas.

No family doctor or nurse practitioner? No problem. This FREE cervical cancer screening program is here for you. Cervica...
01/29/2026

No family doctor or nurse practitioner? No problem. This FREE cervical cancer screening program is here for you.

Cervical cancer screening, formerly known as the pap test, is a key part of preventive care. Screening can catch changes early, long before cancer develops. Early care is powerful care.

Get screened if you:
➡️ are 25+
➡️ are a woman, Two-Spirit person, transmasculine person, or nonbinary person with a cervix
➡️ have ever had sexual contact
➡️ do not have symptoms such as unusual bleeding or discharge
➡️ are due for screening (every 5 years per Ontario guidelines)

Ready to book?
📅 Visit: www.rcvtac.ca
📞 Call: 1-844-727-6404
ℹ️ Learn more: www.ovoht.ca/paptest
📋 Screening criteria: www.cancercareontario.ca/en/types-of-cancer/cervical/screening

01/21/2026

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.

Pause and Reset: Practical Strategies for Stress Management is coming up in March 🧘‍♀️ 📅 Wednesday, Mar 25, 2026 ⏰ 2:30...
01/21/2026

Pause and Reset: Practical Strategies for Stress Management is coming up in March 🧘‍♀️

📅 Wednesday, Mar 25, 2026

⏰ 2:30–4pm

📍 myFM Centre, 1 Ma-te-Way Park Dr, Renfrew, ON (in partnership with the Town of Renfrew)

Feeling stressed? This in-person workshop, led by a mental health counsellor, will give you practical, evidence-based tools to manage stress in real time. Learn techniques like breathing, grounding, muscle relaxation, and thought reframing — and create your own personalized “reset plan” to use in everyday life.

✅ Open to adults (18+)

👥 Maximum 30 participants

💲 Free program

⚠️ Please note: This workshop is educational and skill-based but is not a substitute for individualized counselling or crisis support.

✍️ Spots are limited! Learn more and register through the Groups section of our website 👉 arfht.ca/groups


Our Building Better Balance & Falls Prevention Workshop is happening in February!📅Wednesday February 18, 2026🕒1:30pm-2:3...
01/20/2026

Our Building Better Balance & Falls Prevention Workshop is happening in February!

📅Wednesday February 18, 2026
🕒1:30pm-2:30pm
📍myFM Centre, 1 Ma-te-Way Park Dr, Renfrew (in partnership with the Town of Renfrew)

Led by a kinesiologist and registered dietitian, this workshop explores how to maintain strong bones, flexible joints, and healthy muscles through proper nutrition and physical activity, while emphasizing practical strategies to prevent falls and promote safe, independent living.

✅Best suited for adults looking to improve or maintain strength and balance and reduce risk of falls
✅Maximum 30 participants
✅Free program

Spots are limited! Learn more and register today through the Groups section of our website: arfht.ca/groups

Starts tomorrow - no registration needed, just show up! Stay active and connected this winter by walking with our dietit...
01/19/2026

Starts tomorrow - no registration needed, just show up!

Stay active and connected this winter by walking with our dietitian, kinesiologist, mental health counsellor, or nurse at the myFM Center indoor walking track!

🚶Meet at the Second Ice Pad Meeting Room for a wellness tip and warm up, then join us on the track for a walk🚶

🕒 When: Tuesday mornings from 9am-10am
📅Jan 20-Mar 31 (drop in as many Tuesdays as you would like to come for)
📍 Where: myFM Centre, 1 Ma-te-way Park Drive, Renfrew
✅ FREE and open to all. Just show up!

Follow our social media for updates and cancellation notices.

Hope to see you there!

Don’t have a family doctor or nurse practitioner? This FREE cervical cancer screening program is for you. Cervical cance...
01/15/2026

Don’t have a family doctor or nurse practitioner? This FREE cervical cancer screening program is for you.

Cervical cancer screening (formerly the pap test) is an important part of preventive care. Getting screened can find changes early, before cancer develops.

Get screened if you:
➡️ are 25 years or older
➡️ are a woman, Two-Spirit person, transmasculine person, or nonbinary person with a cervix
➡️ have ever had sexual contact
➡️ do not have symptoms such as unusual bleeding or discharge
➡️ are due for screening (every 5 years per Ontario guidelines)

Book your screening today:
📅 Visit: www.rcvtac.ca
📞 Call: 1-844-727-6404
ℹ️ Learn more: www.ovoht.ca/paptest
📋 Screening criteria: www.cancercareontario.ca/en/types-of-cancer/cervical/screening

Steady Within: Living Well with Anxiety is starting next month!📅 Wednesdays, Feb 4 – Mar 11, 2026 ⏰ 2:30-4pm📍 myFM Centr...
01/14/2026

Steady Within: Living Well with Anxiety is starting next month!
📅 Wednesdays, Feb 4 – Mar 11, 2026
⏰ 2:30-4pm
📍 myFM Centre

This 6-week group, led by a mental health counsellor, explores anxiety and its impact on daily life. Learn about the function of anxiety and build practical coping strategies using tools from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Somatic Therapy, and more.

✅ Open to adults (18+) who:
- Are experiencing symptoms of anxiety
- Are not currently enrolled in individual counselling

👥 Maximum 12 participants

⚠️ Please note: This group offers limited support for individual issues and is not a crisis support service.

✍️ Spots are limited! Learn more and sign up through the Groups section of our website 👉 arfht.ca/groups


⚠️ New group alert! ⚠️ Nourish & Flourish Nutrition Group is starting soon – sign up now!📅 Tuesdays, Feb 3-Mar 10, 2026⏰...
01/13/2026

⚠️ New group alert! ⚠️ Nourish & Flourish Nutrition Group is starting soon – sign up now!

📅 Tuesdays, Feb 3-Mar 10, 2026
⏰ 10:30am-12pm
📍 myFM Centre, 1 Ma-te-Way Park Dr, Renfrew

This interactive 6-week group, led by a registered dietitian, will help you build confidence with food, understand your body’s cues, and enjoy balanced, sustainable eating without dieting or restriction.

✅ Open to adults (18+)
👥 Maximum 15 participants
💲 Free program

✍️ Spots are limited! Learn more and register today through the Groups section of our website 👉 www.arfht.ca/groups

Vital Steps: Cardiopulmonary Rehab Exercise Group is starting next week, running Thursdays from Jan 22 – Mar 26 from 9–...
01/12/2026

Vital Steps: Cardiopulmonary Rehab Exercise Group is starting next week, running Thursdays from Jan 22 – Mar 26 from 9–10am at the myFM Centre.

This program is designed for individuals with heart or lung conditions and is led by a kinesiologist plus a nurse or respiratory therapist. Together, we’ll focus on safe, tailored exercise, health education, and lifestyle support to help improve cardiovascular and respiratory health.

✅ Open to adults (18+) with a stable, well-managed heart or lung condition who can walk 100m and participate in a group exercise class.
✍️ Spots are limited! Learn more and register today through the Groups section of our website 👉 arfht.ca/groups

Get the FACTS: Understanding Food Labels for Better Health Workshop happens this month!📅 Tuesday, Jan 22, 2026⏰ 10:30am-...
01/09/2026

Get the FACTS: Understanding Food Labels for Better Health Workshop happens this month!

📅 Tuesday, Jan 22, 2026
⏰ 10:30am-12pm
📍 myFM Centre, 1 Ma-te-Way Park Dr, Renfrew

Confused by food labels? You’re not alone! In this interactive workshop, a registered dietitian will guide you through the essentials of reading and interpreting food labels. Learn how to spot misleading marketing claims, understand the Nutrition Facts table, and make informed choices to support your health. This is especially useful for people managing chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, or high cholesterol, or with an interest in weight management.

✅ Open to adults (18+)
👥 Maximum 30 participants
💲 Free program

✍️ Spots are limited! Learn more and register today through the Groups section of our website 👉 arfht.ca/groups


Sleep Reset: A 3-Part Group for Building Better Rest is coming up soon 💤📅 Thursdays, Jan 22 – Feb 5, 2026⏰ 12–1:15pm📍 Vi...
01/08/2026

Sleep Reset: A 3-Part Group for Building Better Rest is coming up soon 💤

📅 Thursdays, Jan 22 – Feb 5, 2026
⏰ 12–1:15pm
📍 Virtual on MS Teams

Struggling with sleep? This 3-part group, led by a mental health counsellor, will help you understand why sleep problems happen and give you practical tools from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and sleep psychology to support better rest and lasting sleep habits.

✅ Open to adults (18+)
👥 Maximum 30 participants per session
💲 Free program

⚠️ Please note: This series is educational and skill-based but is not a substitute for individualized counselling or crisis support.

✍️ Spots are limited! Learn more and register today through the Groups section of our website 👉 arfht.ca/groups

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100 Health Village Lane
Renfrew, ON
K7V0C3

Website

https://www.arfht.ca/

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