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Ongwanada is a Proud Partner of New Antiracist Kingston Campaign
A new antiracism campaign in Kingston, spearheaded by the Anti-Racism Working Group (ARTF), aims to raise awareness about racism and provide tools to support victims and educate bystanders. Co-chaired by Aba Mortley, Bhavana Varma, and Kingston Mayor Bryan Paterson,...
$170,300 Ontario Government Grant Helps Ongwanada Strengthen Services Post-COVID-19
On Tuesday, local MPP Ted Hsu met with the team at Ongwanada to celebrate the $170,300 Resilient Communities fund grant they received from the provincial government’s Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) to rebuild and recover from the impacts of COVID-19. “All...
Celebrating 50 Years of Rehab (KRC)- KRC Today
Chapter Two: KRC Today The KRC (Kinsmen Rehabilitation Clinic) currently includes two physiotherapists (Erin Thompson & Jen Sivilotti), one occupational therapist (Shauna Hatton), one OT vacancy and four hydrotherapy facilitators (Paula Gow, Sonja Acosta-Farrell,...
Celebrating 50 Years of Rehab (KRC)
Chapter One: KRC History In 1974, Ongwanada first established a children’s rehabilitation clinic, having recognized that the young residents were capable of making achievements that previously had not been considered possible. The government of the time would not fund...
Ongwanada Welcomes MP Mark Gerretsen and Minister Kamal Khera to Facility
Staff at the Ongwanada Resource Centre had the honour of welcoming MP Mark Gerretsen and the Honourable Kamal Khera, Minister of Diversity, Inclusion, and Persons with Disabilities, for a visit yesterday afternoon. This visit presented a wonderful opportunity to...
Corporate Announcement
We are pleased to welcome Dr. Lak Chinta as the new Chief Executive Officer The Board of Directors welcomes Dr. Lak Chinta as Ongwanada's next Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Dr. Chinta succeeds Alastair Lamb, Ongwanada's current CEO, and has started in his new role...
COVID and Flu Vaccination Clinics Continue
Ongwanada is providing vaccinations for both flu and COVID-19. Those interested in getting vaccinated are encouraged to contact the pharmacy and schedule an appointment at 613-548-4417 ext. 1126/1128 between 8 am and 4 pm, Monday to Friday.
Family Memo
Dear Ongwanada Families, In recent weeks, there has been a significant uptick in COVID cases and various acute respiratory infections such as influenza, RSV, and rhinovirus within the Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox, and Addington region. These illnesses are already...
COVID and Flu Vaccination Clinics
As the fall season approaches so does respiratory infection season, including cold and flu. The best way to protect ourselves and others from COVID and the flu is vaccines. In order for people to stay up to date with these vaccines Ongwanada Pharmacy is offering...
Family Memo
Dear Ongwanada Families; We are thrilled to announce the upcoming relaunch of The Horizon—a newsletter designed for families and community members. This newsletter will highlight inspiring stories of individuals within our organization, provide exclusive insights into...