West Elgin Community Health Centre

Health centre focused on family and community health, illness prevention and health promotion * health professionals assess and treat non-life-threatening injuries or illnesses * health professionals provide primary care services and referrals to other local health and community services and personal development groups

Community-led health teams develop programs to improve the social supports and conditions that affect long-term health

Transportation to Vaccine Clinics - Volunteer drivers take West Elgin residents to vaccine clinics * accessible shuttle for those who need it * funded through Gift-A-Ride program * working to get everyone who needs a vaccine access to a vaccine

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• Assisted Living Program Support workers assist high-risk seniors living in the community by providing assistance with personal care tasks like dressing, grooming, bathing, housekeeping, and laundry* care coordination, medication reminders, and security checks * visits and social support * support staff available daily to attend in the homes of clients
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• Community Support Services for Seniors Various programs provide supports to help older adults maintain independence while remaining in their home and community
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• Health Promotion One-on-one and group sessions to promote health and to assist people in navigating the health system * connects clients with community programs and links to available social services
  • smoking cessation counselling
  • Forms Assistance Day
  • education on health-related topics
  • harm reduction needle exchange
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• Parenting Support Parenting education and support including prenatal classes, breastfeeding support, and a Well Baby Clinic

Services and Programs:

• Clinical Dietitian Services
• Community Engagement
• Community Food Programs
• Diabetes Education
• First Five West Elgin
• Harm Reduction Services
• Mental Health Psychotherapy Services
• Physiotherapy Services - Talbot Trail Physiotherapy
• Primary Care Services
• System Navigation Services