United Counties of SD&G, United Counties of P&R and City of Cornwall Declare State of Emergency Over Spread of COVID-19
March 26, 2020 – In response to growing concerns over COVID-19 in Eastern Ontario, the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry (SD&G), the United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR) and the City of Cornwall have declared a state of emergency today as of 4:00 PM in an effort to slow the spread of this highly contagious virus.
Although there have only been four confirmed cases of COVID-19 within the combined jurisdictions to date, there are over 300 tests with results still pending. Public health authorities fear the virus is now spreading on two fronts: through the community from one individual to another, as well as area residents returning from their travels abroad.
“Over 50 percent of cases in Canada are not linked to individuals who have travelled abroad or been in contact with people who did,” says Dr. Paul Roumeliotis, Medical Officer of Health at the Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU). “This means there is now community spread of COVID-19 across the country, and our area will be no exception.”
The increasing threat of COVID-19 points to the importance of physical distancing as a measure to counter its spread. The public is therefore being asked to stay home as much as possible and to avoid all non-essential outings. When going out for absolute essentials like groceries and medication, everyone must maintain a minimum distance of 2 metres (6 feet) from one another.
The Warden of the United Counties of SD&G, Frank Prevost, states that while residents shouldn’t panic about the state of emergency, they should take public health advisories very seriously. “I want residents to understand that we have taken this measure to enable us to access additional resources to respond to COVID-19.”
Pierre Leroux, Warden of the United Counties of Prescott and Russell, echoes Mr. Prevost’s message. “While the situation regarding COVID-19 is still manageable in our area, declaring a state of emergency will allow the redeployment of county resources, such as personnel and equipment, to where we need them most.”
“Declaring a state of emergency is not a decision we took lightly, but it was the right decision to make,” says Bernadette Clement, Mayor of the City of Cornwall. “This will help us to come together more effectively to care for the most vulnerable among us, to deploy needed action quickly, and to efficiently coordinate preventive measures.”
Mandatory 14-day quarantine for returning travellers
Authorities at all levels of government are reminding residents that a 14-day quarantine is now mandatory for all Canadians returning from travel outside of the country. Returning travellers must go straight home upon their return to the country, and rely on help from family, friends, their municipality and local agencies for anything they need.
In order to minimize the risk of COVID-19 spreading and as a preventive measure, ALL CSCE GROUPS ARE CANCELED until further notice.
Thank you for your understanding.
March is Nutrition Month and this year, Canadian dietitians are talking about how healthy eating is about so much More than Food! For dietitians, it’s not just about considering what Canadians eat, but how they eat – how to enjoy food, the importance of eating meals together and how to cook more often by involving others in the planning and preparation of meals. Nutrition Month is the perfect time for Canadians to learn more about how food impacts their health and to connect with a dietitian.
More than Food
Nearly 30 per cent of Canadians said they began eating healthier in 2019 in order to improve their overall health, according to a ProdegeMR study. However, dietitians know that easy access to highly processed foods, loss of food skills and other factors have impacted eating habits. The amount of money Canadians spend on highly processed foods has increased significantly in recent years and according to Statistics Canada, Canadian households spend about 30 per cent of their food budget on restaurant meals. To help address these challenges, dietitians across Canada will focus on the habits that support healthy eating this Nutrition Month, such as cooking with others and planning ahead.
“As dietitians, we know food is an important part of healthy eating, but it’s only the beginning. Personally, I see first-hand that many Canadians struggle with “how” to eat in our fast-paced world,” says Amy Yiu, dietitian and Nutrition Month spokesperson. “When I meet with clients, we talk about more than food and health; we talk about things like why their culture and food traditions matter, how cooking at home can help them reduce food waste and how to notice when they are hungry and full.”
Making nutrition a key part of overall health
Almost six in 10 Canadians are managing at least one chronic disease through food and diet as reported in the Tracking Nutrition Trends Survey in 2018; many more are looking to improve their health more generally. Dietitians work alongside family doctors, pharmacists, nurses and in the community to support Canadian families to make healthy food decisions.
“Dietitians are an essential resource for Canadians looking for support in making nutrition a key part of their overall health. Our studies have shown that nearly 70 per cent of Canadians understand that dietitians are a high-quality and regulated source of nutrition information,” said Nathalie Savoie, CEO of Dietitians of Canada. “This Nutrition Month, we want to help Canadians understand the positive impact a dietitian can have on their lives – an impact that is about so much more than just food! For example, dietitians are required to stay on top of emerging research skills and techniques so they can recommend innovative treatments, services and tools to their clients and patients.”
Throughout March, dietitians will inspire their communities and workplaces through events and on social media to share healthy eating habits that go beyond food.
December 17, 2019 – The Centre de santé communautaire de l’Estrie (CSCE) is happy to announce its partnership with Doctor Priscille Cyr, surgeon at the Hawkesbury and District General Hospital (HGH). Starting January 31, 2020, Doctor Cyr will be providing pre-surgical consultations once a month at the CSCE in Limoges, located at 601 Limoges Road, Unit 201.
It should be noted that surgeries will not be performed at the CSCE in Limoges but rather at the HGH.
Common health issues that may be treated by the surgeon:
Inguinal, umbilical, incisional hernias, etc. (open and laparoscopic surgeries)
Gastrointestinal surgeries, including colorectal cancers (open and laparoscopic surgeries)
Colonoscopies and gastroscopies (with sedation provided by the HGH anesthetists)
Minor surgeries
A medical referral is required. Please fax medical referrals to the following number: 613-557-2084.
Information: Centre de santé communautaire de l’Estrie – Limoges
Telephone: 613-557-2210 | Fax: 613-557-2084
December 11, 2019 – The cost of nutritious food in the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry, and Prescott-Russell and the City of Cornwall has increased by 9% in 2019 compared to 2018. A survey on the local cost of healthy groceries by the Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU) determined that it now costs $919 per month to feed a family of four.
“These costs keep increasing every year, and because of the cost of housing and inadequate income, many people and families are struggling every month to meet the needs of their household,” says Nikolas Hotte, Manager of the Chronic Disease Prevention program at the EOHU.
Food insecurity is defined as not having enough money to buy food
Data shows that in Eastern Ontario, one in seven households fit this description. “Food insecurity is a serious public health problem that impacts physical, mental and social health,” says Dr. Paul Roumeliotis, Medical Officer of Health at the EOHU. To learn more about food insecurity, visit the “No Money for Food is… Cent$less” website.
Every year, the EOHU along with all health units in Ontario, completes the costing of 67 food items to estimate the basic cost of healthy eating for individuals and households. The data collected in the Nutritious Food Basket survey is used to monitor both the affordability and accessibility of foods by comparing the cost of a nutritious food basket to individual and household incomes.
Source: Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU)
October 28, 2019 – The grand opening of Place 649, a new building in Embrun where the Centre de santé communautaire de l’Estrie (CSCE) is now housed, took place on Thursday, October 24, 2019. Approximately 250 people from Embrun and the surrounding area attended the event which included a cocktail buffet and music.
Place 649 is an establishment that houses five businesses and organizations from Eastern Ontario: Centre de santé communautaire de l’Estrie (CSCE), Embrun Smiles Family Dentistry, The Co-operators | philryan.ca Insurance and Investment Company, Notre-Dame Pharmacy and Robillard Hearing Centre.
“It is with pride and eagerness that Place 649 opens its doors to the public,” said Philippe Ryan, consultant/owner of the building and The Co-operators agency. This is an opportunity to visit our offices, and to network with members of the business and rural community in Eastern Ontario.”
Mayor of the Township of Russell, Pierre Leroux, said: “We are pleased to welcome the new businesses in Place 649. The rapid growth of the Township of Russell offers new opportunities for entrepreneurs and creates new options for our residents. It’s a great success for the whole community, congratulations!”
The CSCE put the people and the community at the center
“The Centre de santé crew is very happy to be a partner in this building and provide health care programs and services such as primary care, mental health, aging at home, diabetes education, health promotion, nutrition and community health for the Embrun and area population,” says Marc Bisson, CSCE Executive Director. Our model of health and wellbeing put the people and the community at the center, to help identify and address social determinants of health and build healthier individual and communities.”
Place 649 partners: Centre de santé communautaire de l’Estrie (CSCE), The Co-operators Insurance and Investment Company, Robillard Hearing Centre, Notre Dame Pharmacy and Embrun Smiles Family Dentistry.
The Embrun CSCE team is very excited about this new location.
Managing high blood pressure can reduce your risk of heart attack by 25%, stroke by 40% and heart failure by 50%.
What is hypertension?
Hypertension or high blood pressure is where blood flows through your veins at a higher pressure than normal. Hypertension affects one in five people and can lead to damage to the arteries and complications such as stroke and heart disease.
Uncontrolled hypertension can increase the risk of: stroke, heart attack, heart failure, kidney disease, blindness, diabetes, aneurysms…
How can a dietitian help you better manage and prevent high blood pressure levels?
Registered Dietitians are food and nutrition experts who transform the science of nutrition and best available evidence into practical solutions for living a healthy life. They can provide guidance in managing and preventing high blood pressure through:
Lifestyle changes
Weight management
Healthy eating and guidance regarding specific diets recommended for hypertension such as the DASH diet
Deciphering food products and labels
Meal planning/preparation
Recipe ideas and more!
All of which are tailored to your needs and goals. These services are offered at no cost and on an ongoing basis at an unrestricted frequency to provide adequate support.
September 25, 2019 – It is with great pride and enthusiasm that Mr. Philippe Ryan, Mr. Jean-Benoit and Mrs Julia Robillard, Mr. Marc Bisson, Mr. Ankit Shah and Dr. Konrad Binder invite you to the official inauguration of Place 649 on October 24th at 649 Notre-Dame St. in Embrun, at 5 p.m.
Come and learn about the businesses and organizations that are housed in these new facilities in Embrun. In addition to being able to visit the new spaces of Place 649, you will have the opportunity to network with members of the business and rural community of Eastern Ontario and enjoy a cocktail buffet and music.
Place 649 brings together five Eastern Ontario businesses and organizations: the Centre de santé communautaire de l’Estrie (CSCE), Embrun Smiles Family Dentistry, the insurance and investment firm The Co-operators | philryan.ca, Notre-Dame Pharmacy and Robillard Hearing Centre.
August 14, 2019 – Dr. Vikie Bédard, a Family Practitioner, joined the staff at the Centre de santé communautaire de l’Estrie (CSCE) in Crysler on August 12, 2019. The CSCE is delighted to welcome Dr. Bédard to its Crysler location at 1 Nation Street.
Dr. Vikie Bédard earned her Health Sciences Bachelor’s degree at the University of Ottawa. She also trained in the field of podiatry at the University of Quebec in Trois-Rivières for one year before being accepted into the French School of Medicine at the University of Ottawa. Dr. Bédard initially pursued her undergraduate studies at the Monfort Hospital, then earned her graduate degree specializing in family medicine. Dr. Bédard completed her medical residency in Perth, a small rural community in Ontario. It is there that she developed an interest for minor surgical procedures, emergency medicine, geriatrics and palliative care.
“We are more than happy to announce Dr. Bédard’s arrival at the CSCE in Crysler,” stated Guy Laflèche, Site Manager in Crysler. “On behalf of our team, our clients, the Crysler community and its surrounding area, I would like to extend a warm welcome to Dr. Bédard.”
The CSCE in Crysler Is Now Accepting New Clients!
The CSCE in Crysler provides many bilingual services free of charge: primary and mental health consultations, pulmonary rehabilitation provided by a respiratory therapist and other community programs (Green Food Box, exercise groups, etc.). Both medical referrals and self-referrals are accepted. If you require further information about our services, do not hesitate to contact us at 613-987-2683 or visit our website: www.cscestrie.on.ca.
Information: Centre de santé communautaire de l’Estrie – Crysler
Telephone: 613-987-2683 | Fax: 613-987-9908
July 22, 2019 – Dr. Paulo Antunes, a Family Practitioner, will be joining the Centre de santé communautaire de l’Estrie (CSCE) in Limoges as of August 6, 2019. The staff at the CSCE in Limoges is pleased that Dr. Antunes will be joining their team on Wednesdays, Thursdays and every second Monday.
A Strong Community Experience
Dr. Antunes is a highly skilled physician with considerable community experience. He has been working at the CSCE in Cornwall since 2010. Although he will be conquering new challenges in Limoges, he will maintain his practice in Cornwall on Tuesdays and Fridays.
Dr. Antunes earned his undergraduate degree at the University of Ottawa before completing his medical studies at the Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara, in Mexico. He then pursued postgraduate studies, specializing in rural medicine, at the Eastern Maine Medical Center, which is affiliated with the renowned Tufts University School of Medicine. Later, he opened a full-time family medical practice in Maine focusing on psychiatry, childhood care, geriatrics and obstetrics. Along with his practice, Dr. Antunes also provided medical services to various hospitals.
A Welcome Addition for the Community of Limoges
“We look forward to working with Dr. Antunes, here in Limoges,” states Étienne Grandmaître Saint-Pierre, Limoges Site Manager. “He will be a welcome addition to the team which will allow us to broaden our services that are free of charge and tailored to the needs of the community of Limoges and the surrounding area.”
Information: Centre de santé communautaire de l’Estrie – Limoges
Telephone: 613-557-2210 | Fax: 613-557-2084
