One Million Canadian Hearts: free heart health screening

July 24, 2026

Free heart health screening in Ottawa and Prescott-Russell

This fall, Ontario Health Team (OHT) Archipel, the Eastern Ontario Health Unit, the Eastern Ottawa Family Health Team, and the University of Ottawa Heart Institute invite adults aged 18 and older to participate in One Million Canadian Hearts, a free screening program designed to help identify heart health risk factors.

This screening is available to adults aged 18 and older living in the Ottawa East and Prescott-Russell regions who have no known heart conditions. You do not need to have a family doctor, or other primary care provider to participate. It provides a quick overview of important cardiovascular health indicators, along with personalized recommendations.

A simple and accessible screening

Your screening appointment will include:

A brief health assessment
A blood pressure check
Rapid blood testing
Results and personalized recommendations

Adults aged 65 and older may also receive two additional tests:

An electrocardiogram (ECG)
A simplified echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

Book your appointment today

Screenings are available by appointment only. No walk-ins are available.

Screening dates are not listed in this announcement because multiple dates are available at different locations. Available dates will be provided when you schedule your appointment.

ORLÉANS

Eastern Ottawa Family Health Team

1811 St-Joseph Boulevard

Orléans, ON K1C 7C6

Link to book your appointment in Orléans

Deadline to book an appointment in Orléans: August 10, 2026

PRESCOTT-RUSSELL

Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU)

297 Main Street West

Hawkesbury, ON K6A 0B3

Link to book your appointment in Prescott-Russell

Deadline to book an appointment in Prescott-Russell: September 29, 2026