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Community clinics providing nursing care services for patients, services include:

• wound care
• IV medication administration and teaching
• PICC lines, Portacath, Chemo disconnects
• ABIs
• Health Teaching
• Injections
• Symptom management
• Catheter care, Nephrostomy care, Drain care, G Tube care
• Physical Assessments

All patients attending the community nursing clinic will be assessed and provided with individualized instruction on self care and self-management supports

COVID-19 Response

• Offices are open Mon- Fr 8:30 am- 4:30 pm for pre-booked and screened appointments only
• Team members are available by telephone call back for support.
• Please call or email for more information

Regular Service
Interdisciplinary primary health care team

• Nurse Practitioner led clinic in a shared care model
• provide holistic care incorporating Indigenous concepts of health and well-being
• Traditional Healers, Registered Nurses, Registered Social Workers and a Cognitive Behaviour Therapist
• Services include:
  • family health care
  • Traditional healing coordination
  • Pre/post natal care
  • Immunizations
  • Sexual health education
  • Referral services to specialists
  • Diabetes management
  • Cancer screening
  • Chronic conditions support
  • Nutrition and health promotion
  • Foot care services
  • Counselling services
  • Provide presentations, workshops and traditional healing opportunities in the community, see website for details

Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin meaning: Everyone Helps

Medical clinic focused on family and community health. Nurse practitioners work with collaborating physicians, registered nurses, social workers and registered dietitians to assess and treat non-life threatening injuries or illnesses.

Services available:

• annual physicals
• minor injury/illness
• immunizations
• smoking cessation
• counseling
• nutrition education
• well baby/prenatal
• medication management
• monitoring and management of chronic diseases such as diabetes, arthritis, asthma, and heart disease
• student health outreach
• nurse health promotion
• falls prevention program for older persons

Community clinics providing nursing care services for patients, services include:

• wound care
• IV medication administration and teaching
• PICC lines, Portacath, Chemo disconnects
• ABIs
• Health Teaching
• Injections
• Symptom management
• Ostomy care and teaching
• Catheter care, Nephrostomy care, Drain care, G Tube care
• Physical Assessments

All patients attending the community nursing clinic will be assessed and provided with individualized instruction on self care and self-management supports

COVID-19 Response

• Services are being provided via phone, in office or at home as required
• Call 705-721-0370 to leave a message for an appointment or for more information

Regular Service
Clinic that helps clients with multiple chronic health conditions

• must have referral from Barrie Family Health Team doctor or Nurse Practitioner and need to access two or more of their services
• help patients reduce risk and navigate to overcome barriers
• health care team includes Registered nurse/Patient Navigator, Pharmacist, Social Worker and an Occupational Therapist

COVID-19 Response

• one-on-one in-person appointments are available and must be made in advance, walk-in appointments are not available
• for in-person visits all patients will be actively screened for COVID-19 at the time of booking and again on-site at the point of entry for your appointment
• If you have an in-person appointment scheduled at the BCHC and develop COVID-19 symptoms prior to the day of your appointment, please DO NOT COME TO THE BCHC and call the clinic at 705-734-9690 to inform reception of the change in your health

Primary Care Appointments

• Call 705-734-9690 to book an appointment with a Physician, Nurse Practitioner or the clinic Nurse
• for appointments with a Diabetes Educator or Physiotherapist, ask your family physician or nurse practitioner to send a referral on your behalf
• Social Work - all one-on-one social work counselling appointments will be conducted in person or via virtual appointments
• Physiotherapy - all physiotherapy appointments are available in person or via virtual appointments
• Dietitian - all appointments will be conducted in person, via phone or video conferencing
• Diabetes - all appointments will be conducted via phone or in person if requested by the patient
• Virtual Visits - some appointments are being made available through e-visits OTN or Zoom
• In person OTN visits are available by scheduling with the receptionist

Regular Service
Outreach to homebound seniors in North Innisfil, providing:

• clinic based services
• primary health care services
• support and information to individuals wishing to pursue or explore increasingly healthy lifestyles by taking responsibility for their own health and the health of their community

COVID-19 Response

• one-on-one in-person appointments are available and must be made in advance, walk-in appointments are not available
• for in-person visits all patients will be actively screened for COVID-19 at the time of booking and again on-site at the point of entry for your appointment
• If you have an in-person appointment scheduled at the BCHC and develop COVID-19 symptoms prior to the day of your appointment, please DO NOT COME TO THE BCHC and call the clinic at 705-734-9690 to inform reception of the change in your health

Primary Care Appointments

• Call 705-734-9690 to book an appointment with a Physician, Nurse Practitioner or the clinic Nurse
• for appointments with a Diabetes Educator or Physiotherapist, ask your family physician or nurse practitioner to send a referral on your behalf
• Social Work - all one-on-one social work counselling appointments will be conducted in person or via virtual appointments
• Physiotherapy - all physiotherapy appointments are available in person or via virtual appointments
• Dietitian - all appointments will be conducted in person, via phone or video conferencing
• Diabetes - all appointments will be conducted via phone or in person if requested by the patient
• Virtual Visits - some appointments are being made available through e-visits OTN or Zoom
• In person OTN visits are available by scheduling with the receptionist

Regular Service
Health centre focused on family and community health

• encourage responsibility for one's own health and that of the community through health promotion, illness prevention, chronic disease management and integrated primary health care
• Illness Prevention - involves services such as blood pressure screening, annual immunization against influenza and wellness visits
• Diabetes Management Program - information about living with diabetes, monitoring blood sugar level, food choices, exercise, pump program, medications and lifestyle choices
• Health Promotion Groups open to the community, for program availability see website

Nurse Practitioners work with collaborating Physicians, Registered Nurses, Social Workers, Registered Dietitians and Pharmacists to assess and treat non-life threatening injuries or illnesses, services include:

• annual physicals (male and female)
• minor injury/illness
• immunizations
• smoking cessation
• counseling
• nutrition education
• well baby/prenatal
• medication management
• monitoring and management of chronic diseases such as diabetes, arthritis, asthma, and heart disease
• health promotion
• fall prevention program for older persons

NOT A WALK IN CLINIC

People Accessing Care Teams (PACT) -- services include physiotherapy, chiropody, psychological management, social work, diabetes education, nutrition, respiratory consult, smoking cessation, community support, social programs, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) * those involved in a recent motor vehicle accident not eligible

Provides COVID-19 vaccination, COVID-19 testing, COVID-19 assessments and Nurse Practitioner assessments for unattached patients during their episodic care needs.
Also provides cough, cold and flu assessments for patients without a primary care provider.

Health centre providing family medical care and community-based health programs * team of family doctors, nurse practitioners and other health providers * referral to other regional health services

Culturally appropriate programs and services for Indigenous people, combining traditional health and Western medical practices * aims to improve the social supports and conditions that affect long-term health


Indigenous Healthy Babies Healthy Children - Supports for pregnant women and families with children 0-6 years * home visits by nurses and other home visitors help expectant and new parents with having a healthy pregnancy and birth, breastfeeding, nutrition, child development, and being a parent

Diabetes Treatment and Management - Clinics for blood pressure and blood sugar monitoring * support group for people living with diabetes * diabetes screening for students

Family Support Programs - Parenting workshops * after care program * sex education * alcohol and drug awareness * psychology and counseling

Prevention Programs and Health Promotion - Sun safety * suicide prevention * immunization clinics * blood pressure clinics * blood sugar clinics * STD/HIV (sexually transmitted infections / human immunodeficiency virus) * tobacco / smoking cessation

School Programs - Breakfast program * healthy relationships * hearing and/or vision testing

Foot Care Clinic - Chiropodist (foot care specialist) assesses and treats common foot problems * includes basic foot care for both regular and diabetic clients


Other services:

• weekly nurse practitioner clinic (Thu)
• reflexology
• massage therapy
• breastfeeding support * screening clinic/pap smears

COVID-19 Response

• Offices are open Mon- Fr 8:30 am- 4:30 pm for pre-booked and screened appointments only
• Team members are available by telephone call back for support.
• Please call or email for more information

Regular Service
Interdisciplinary primary health care team

• Nurse Practitioner led clinic in a shared care model
• provide holistic care incorporating Indigenous concepts of health and well-being
• Traditional Healers, Registered Nurses, Registered Social Workers and a Cognitive Behaviour Therapist
• Services include:
  • family health care
  • Traditional healing coordination
  • Pre/post natal care
  • Immunizations
  • Sexual health education
  • Referral services to specialists
  • Diabetes management
  • Cancer screening
  • Chronic conditions support
  • Nutrition and health promotion
  • Foot care services
  • Counselling services
  • Provide presentations, workshops and traditional healing opportunities in the community, see website for details

Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin meaning: Everyone Helps

Services include:

• Wound care
• IV medication administration and teaching
• PICC lines
• Portacath
• Chemo disconnects
• ABIs
• Health Teaching
• Injections
• Symptom management
• Ostomy care and teaching
• Catheter care
• Nephrostomy care
• Drain care
• G Tube
• Physical Assessments

All patients attending the community nursing clinic will be assessed and provided with individualized instruction on self care and self-management supports

COVID-19 Response
During the COVID-19 Pandemic, the South Georgian Bay Community Health Centre (SGBCHC) continues to offer virtual and in-person appointments for specific services. When an appointment is made, they will determine whether an in-person visit or telephone/video appointment is more appropriate.

New online programs are available. For information on programs see the separate listing for South Georgian Bay Community Health Centre - Community Programs

Regular Service
Provides members of the community, especially those who experience barriers in accessing health care to primary health care services. Such barriers may include:
• Youth
• Individuals or families experiencing poverty, housing and/or food security challenges
• Individuals or families experiencing mental health and/or addiction issues
• Individuals with any disability that presents a barrier to wellness or service access
• Isolated seniors

Works with clients to connect them with other health care providers on their team when needed, such as their mental health counsellor or dietitian or connect clients to other resources in our community.

Note: This is NOT a walk-in clinic

Services with a Nurse Practitioner are also offered to registered clients in Elmvale on Wednesdays by appointment at the Springwater Health Services Building (Kenzie Knox Building - 35 Queen Street West, Elmvale) from 9 am-3 pm, see separate entry for further details.

Services include:

• Dr. Rachael Sheppard MD, CCFP (available Thursday)
• immunizations
• chiropody clinic (available Tuesday and Thursday)
• dietitian (weekly)
• naturopath (monthly)
• massage therapist (monthly)
• prenatal classes

Provides medical treatment performed by nursing staff to patients able to travel to the clinic

All patients attending the North Simcoe Muskoka Home and Community Care Support Services community nursing clinic will be assessed and provided with individualized instruction on self care and self-management supports

Anyone using a mobility aid such as a cane, walker or wheel chair should bring the aid with them.

COVID19 -

• Primary Care buildings remain open and will continue to provide services both in person and virtually
• clients must wear a mask while inside Brock CHC facilities
• if client has a fever, a new cough or has difficulty breathing, he/she should stay at home and contact his/her healthcare provider

Multi-disciplinary team that offers primary healthcare services

• preventative healthcare practices, treatment of chronic and episodic illnesses
• mental health counselling, service navigation and referrals
• access to phlebotomy services
• physiotherapy - service provided at 720 Simcoe St, Beaverton

Provide Services for Indigenous Women and Families for Birth, Postpartum, Overnight baby Doula care, Loss and Bereavement; Fertility and reproductive care

Centre offers primary health care to registered clients, including the services of doctors, nurse practitioners, nurses, dieticians, community health workers, health promoters, physiotherapists, and mental health and addictions counsellors.

Centre also offers traditional healing provided by a number of First Nations and Metis healers.

Members of the community can access various free programs such as:

• breastfeeding clinic
• cooking classes
• mindfulness meditation
• drumming circles
• balance and fitness
• smoking cessation/nicotine replacement therapy (Quit Cafe)

Harm reduction supplies are available, including:
naloxone, safe injection supplies, sharp containers, pipe stems and bowls.

For a full list of community programs and services being offered at the Chigamik Community Health Centre, visit www.chigamik.ca

COVID19 -

• Primary Care buildings remain open and will continue to provide services on an altered schedule to clients for mainly urgent needs only
• clients will be screened upon entrance to any Brock CHC facility and are being asked to pre-screen themselves before attending any appointments
• if client has a fever, a new cough or has difficulty breathing, stay at home and contact your healthcare provider

Administration office for community health centre that provides the following services

• Primary Health Care Program (see program specific record)
• Geriatric Assessment Clinic (see program specific record)
• Diabetes Education Program (see program specific record)
• Community Development and Health Promotion Program

COVID19 - Community wellness programs and service/system navigation continue in virtual/remote formats, and in-person for crisis support, as necessary

Community workers support individuals and families to connect to local and area programs and services

• health care and social services
• mental health and addictions programs
• wellness programs
• affordable housing
• safety from abuse
• early years and parenting programs
• life skills
• oral healthcare
• caregiver support
• in-home care and support services
• emergency food supply

Brock Community Health Centre currently offers weekly wellness programs including

• Kids in the Kitchen
• Youth Life Skills
• Chair Yoga
• Line Dancing
• Gentle-Fit Exercise
• Tai Chi
• Zumba Gold-Moving and Grooving
• QiGong
• Guided Meditation

COVID19 -

• Primary Care buildings remain open and will continue to provide services both in person and virtually
• clients must wear a mask while inside Brock CHC facilities
• If client has a fever, a new cough or has difficulty breathing, he/she should stay at home and contact his/her healthcare provider

Multi-disciplinary team that offers primary health care services to residents of Brock Township and neighbouring areas

• preventative health care practices, treatment of chronic and episodic illnesses
• mental health counselling, service navigation and referrals
• access to a multidisciplinary team of health care providers
• access to phlebotomy services

Community Health Centre staffed by:

• Doctors
• Nurse Practitioners
• Registered Practical Nurses

Offers:

• Comprehensive primary care which includes regular check-ups, chronic disease management, immunizations, pre- and post-natal care
• Tobacco Cessation Services: help to quit smoking tobacco, free nicotine replacement therapy (nicotine patch, gum, lozenge, inhaler, mouth spray) available
• Foot Care: must be referred by a health care provider; service is for people without extended health coverage
• Lab Services available to anyone: blood work, B12 & depo provera injections, (do not need to be a rostered patient)
• Nursing Services available to rostered patients: ECGs, acute illness care, injections, immunizations, wound care, blood pressure monitoring, baby weight checks

Volunteer opportunities available in Dundalk, call office for details

Many other health, wellness, and social programs available at our additional Dundalk location, called Erskine Community Health Centre.

SEGCHC also offers the following programs and services:

• Community Volunteer Income Tax Program
• Y.U.M. frozen meals - available to pickup in Markdale and Dundalk

In Markdale:

• free open gym with various equipment such as treadmills, elliptical, stationary bikes and free weights
• skate exchange - offers free ice skates (delivery to Dundalk is available).

In Dundalk at 90 Artemesia St S

• Grab and Go Breakfast
• Summer Lunches for Children and Youth

Health centre providing family medical care and community-based health programs

• team of nurses and other health care providers
• referral to other regional health services

Culturally appropriate programs and services for Aboriginals, combining traditional health and Western medical practices

• aims to improve the social supports and conditions that affect long-term health

Provides a variety of health services including:

• Home and Community Care
• health information
• oral health
• counselling services
• nutrition services
• Aging at Home support program
• Healthy Babies/Healthy children program
• Christian Island addiction and mental health program

Medical transportation program - Coordinates medical transportation services and assists with medical appointments in other communities

Circle of Care - Programs and services to help individuals remain independent as long as possible at home in their own community. Services include personal support work, nursing, social work, respite care, palliative care, homemaking, educational and wellness programs and functions, day services (ages 55 and over), meals on wheels Tuesdays and Thursdays (only those eligible based on medical and financial assessments), maintenance (minor repairs), loan cupboard - medical assistive devices, recreational activities and referrals to other service providers

Supports people at risk or living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) * clients will have access to a respiratory therapist/certified respiratory educator, registered kinesiologist and registered dietitian * the goal of the program is to improve the quality of life for people living wih COPD

Services include:

• breathing test
• one-on-one counseling (including self managemet education, healthy eating, physical activity)
• smoking cessation program
• individual and group exercise
• 12 week pulomonary rehabiliation 12 week pulomonary rehabilitation
• monthly COPD Support Group - meetings take place on every last Tuesday of the month from 1:30pm-3pm