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Organization:
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West Elgin Community Health Centre
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Address:
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153 Main St
West Lorne, ON
N0L 2P0
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Map
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Hours:
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Service | |
| Mon | 8:30am-12noon
1pm-4:30pm | |
| Tue | 8:30am-12noon
1pm-8:30pm | |
| Wed | 8:30am-12noon
1pm-4:30pm | |
| Thu | 8:30am-12noon
1pm-8:30pm | |
| Fri | 8:30am-12noon
1pm-4:30pm | |
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Executives:
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Andy Kroeker - Executive Director
akroeker@wechc.on.ca
Barry Fellinger - Community Health Services Director
bfellinger@wechc.on.ca
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Service Description:
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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 staff provide care for frail older adults or people with disabilities, who have
difficulty caring for themselves, but who are still capable of living
independently in their own home or apartment * personal support, care coordination, medication assistance, and security checks * scheduled and unscheduled visits * support staff available daily in the homes/apartments 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 and System Navigation Services
- One-on-one and group sessions to promote health and to assist people in navigating the health system connecting with community programs and linking to available social services
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Parenting Support
- Parenting education and support including prenatal classes, breastfeeding support, and a Well Baby Clinic
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Member agency of the Elgin Community
Support Services Network
To invite a provider to participate in Coordinated Care Planning or ask about Coordinated Care Planning for you or someone you support, please fax 519-768-2548.
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Fees:
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Most fees covered through OHIP * some fees for other programs
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Application:
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Call or visit * appointments required for some programs * no referral required
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Varies per program
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