Ottawa Council on Smoking and Health (OCSH) The OCSH is a coalition of health agencies, community organizations and individuals that works to reduce tobacco use. The goals of the OCSH are to: create a social environment where non-smoking is the norm assist in establishing smoke-free environments prevent youth from starting to smoke encourage smokers to quit   The current agency members of the OCSH are: Academy of Medicine, Ottawa Allergy and Environmental Health Association (Ottawa Chapter) Canadian Cancer Society, Carleton Unit Cancer Care Ontario Region - Eastern Ontario Centre for Addiction and Mental Health City of Ottawa, Public Health Branch Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario Johnny Farina Restaurant The Lung Association, Ottawa Regional Heart Beat Somerset West Community Health Centre The University of Ottawa Heart Institute As one of the oldest Councils on Smoking and Health in the province and indeed in Canada, the mission is to eliminate the use of tobacco in the new City of Ottawa. Ottawa Council on Smoking and Health P.O. BOX # 67058 Westboro RPO 340 Richmond Road Ottawa, ON K2A 4E4 Tel. 724-4212 Fax 724-4123      Cancer Care Ontario - Eastern Region The Cancer Care Ontario Eastern Region Preventive Oncology Network is made up of agencies interested in the area of cancer prevention and addresses local needs to reduce the incidence and mortality of cancer. It is a Network of Cancer Care Ontario for the Eastern Region of the province. As the provincial government's principal adviser on cancer issues, Cancer Care Ontario is responsible for long-term planning of the cancer care system. The organization sets direction and provides leadership in cancer surveillance, prevention, screening, research, treatment and supportive care. Cancer Care Ontario Eastern Region Preventive Oncology Network is currently in the process of developing its plan for 2001, focusing on strategies that address lifestyle and environmental changes, as well as early detection and screening programs. Website     Regional Heart Beat Committee and the Ottawa Heart Beat Program The Regional Heart Beat Committee is a community based coalition of groups, organizations, associations, and businesses committed to promoting and supporting heart health and chronic disease prevention. This organization promotes tobacco-free living, healthy eating and physical activity. Heart Beat partners have been working together since 1988 to increase awareness, support individual behaviour change, and contribute to a healthy, supportive environment. Ottawa Heart Beat is one of the 36 programs in Ontario partially funded by the Ontario Heart Health Program of the Ministry of Health and Long Tern Care. The Regional Heart Beat Committee supports 17 project areas within the City of Ottawa and is committed to advocacy initiatives which improve the health of the community. Website HOME