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Health centre focused on family and community health * health professionals assess and treat non-life-threatening injuries or illnesses * referrals to other local health services and personal development groups

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

Anonymous HIV Testing - HIV information and testing * privacy is protected with no identification required * outreach services and education * referral to community services * pre-test counseling on how people get HIV, and what a positive or negative test result might mean * post-test counseling to discuss the results

Case Management - Support to navigate the social system such as education, employment, housing, income supports (Ontario Works and ODSP), legal and immigration

Counselling - Support to navigate the social system such as education, employment, housing, income supports (Ontario Works and ODSP), legal and immigration

Dental Services - West End Oral Health Clinic - COVID -19: closed * individuals needing support with dental urgencies call 416 338 6565 Mon-Fri 8a.m. - 4 p.m

Diabetes Management Program - Supports for people living with prediabetes or diabetes * one-on-one or group consultation on monitoring blood sugar levels, medications, healthy eating, exercise, and other lifestyle choices * registered nurse and dietitian on staff

Harm Reduction Programs - Harm Reduction Group Programming - Group programming with a focus on Hepatitis C virus, HIV prevention and support, harm reduction, education and awareness * topics include harm reduction, high risk activities, safer sex, positive prevention, health promotion, access to community resources

Harm Reduction Programs - Harm Reduction Outreach and Satellite Programs - Teams of outreach workers provide safer drug use, safer sex, body piercing, and testosterone/steroid kits and supplies as well as water, hygiene supplies, socks and underwear, information and support * Naloxone distribution and training provided through the program

Harm Reduction Programs - Harm Reduction Room - An environment for people to discuss safer drug use and safer sex practices * referrals to programs and support in the community

Harm Reduction Programs - Supervise Consumption Site (SCS) - An environment for people to use drugs under staff supervision * sterile injection and inhalation supplies available * education, referrals, peer support, and nursing services

Housing Support - COVID-19: Services suspended

ID Clinic - COVID-19: services suspended * individuals needing to replace or obtain ID can call THE PAID ID CLINIC Project at 416 691 7407 weekdays from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m..

Income Tax Clinic - Income tax filing for low-income individuals and families * self-employed not included

Newcomer Programs - Child Minding Training - Opportunities for newcomer women and women living on a low income to develop skills and knowledge in early childhood development and community-based child minding and child care

Newcomer Programs - Newcomers and Families - Health promotion programming for newcomers aims to help newcomers and their families increase their physical, mental and emotional wellbeing through accessing health services, programs, and community resources

Primary Health Care - A range of health care services * no Ontario Health Insurance required for general services

Seniors Program - Seniors Programming Details - Promotion on health aging through regular group educational, social and physical activities as well as advocacy on issues affecting the wellbeing of low-income and marginalized seniors

Toronto - Roncesvalles Ave - Pregnancy and Parenting Programs - Parkdale Parents' Primary Prevention Project (5Ps) - Offer support, nutrition and community programs information for pregnant families and families with infants 0-3 years of age

Women's Program - KAPOW - A harm reduction-based, sex positive, trans-inclusive, peer-supported drop-in * health education workshops, safer sex and drug use information *

Youth Programs - Guys Can Cook - Leadership and skills development opportunity for young men * learn how to plan a menu and cook practical nutritious and affordable meals * facilitated by a chef, dietitian, and health promoter

Adult Services

• for adults who may be isolated, marginalized, new to Canada, non-status, have experienced addiction issues, the psychiatric system, and/or are at risk of eviction
• drop in at 61 Pelham Park Gardens

Child and Youth Programs

• for children 6-12 years
• summer and March break day camps
• after school recreation programs and field trips
• homework club
• for youth 11-24 years
• social, recreation, education and arts activities
• leadership training
• life skills

Community Dining

• nutritious meals
• access to community services
• Monday and Wednesday supper

Community Health Centre 416-658-6812

• call for appointment
• individual and family medical and nursing services
• palliative care
• psychiatric services
• counsellor therapists
• mental health and addictions counsellor therapist
• community dietitian
• diabetes management support
• physiotherapist
• doctor on call Monday-Sunday 24 hours
• house calls when appropriate
• health education and promotion
• outreach to isolated persons
• community action on identified community health issues
• harm reduction supplies and information
• for non-status newcomers in the community, please contact the settlement department for more information

Crisis Support and Intervention

• Monday-Friday
• call for an appointment

EarlyON Child and Family Centre -- Davenport

• early learning and literacy
• prenatal pregnancy supports
• infant programs
• parenting
• parent relief
• child minder training
• school readiness * information and referral
• Growing Up Healthy Downtown (see separate entry) -- for children birth-6 years

Seniors Services

• 55 years and older
• health education
• advocacy
• social, education and recreation activities
• Italian women's group
• Spanish wellness group
• Portuguese wellness group
• arts, falls prevention, fitness, trips/outings

Settlement Program

• counselling and settlement services for status and non-status newcomers
• workshops

Volunteer opportunities

Community health centre * medical care * nursing * social work * physiotherapy * occupational therapy * foot care * nutrition * prenatal and postnatal care and education * parenting education and support * wide range of health education programs * health promotion * diabetes education * community capacity building * programs for new parents, seniors and youth* no Ontario Health Insurance required

The medical health team includes:

• doctors
• nurse practitioners
• registered nurses and registered practical nurses
• clinical assistants

Allied health care includes:

• chiropodists (foot care)
• community health workers
• dietitians
• occupational therapist
• physiotherapists
• social workers/therapists

COVID19 -- Many services continue to be available to clients by phone (and if necessary, as determined by the Unison provider/staff, in person); call 416-653-5400 for more information

• Legal Services: phone only, 416-653-5400 ext. 1244
• Housing Services: phone only, 416-653-5400 ext. 1306 and leave a message
• Harm Reduction: phone only, 647-999-3094

Community Health Centre

• health services, health promotion
• community services and community development
• Ontario Health Insurance NOT required for general services

Health Services

• family practice including crisis pregnancy, family planning, management of chronic conditions, prenatal and postnatal care, preventative health care, seniors' health, sexual health
• individual and sexuality counselling, treatment of sexually transmitted diseases
• counselling and case management
• dietitian
• podiatry clinic

Health Promotion

• breastfeeding clinic
• child and parenting programs, including Spanish-speaking groups
• Diabetes Education Centre
• harm reduction programs
• seniors programs
• Toronto Public Health dental clinic
• women's programs
• youth programs

Community Services

• Adult Protective Service program for adults with developmental disabilities
• community kitchen

Housing Help Centre

• client advocacy
• crisis referral to shelters
• eviction prevention
• housing search
• information and referral
• landlord outreach
• negotiation with landlords
• Share the Warmth
• Housing Connections Access Centre
• other Home Services -- rent bank and Streets to Homes Follow-up services

Access Centre for LEAP (Low Income Energy Assistance Program), sponsored by Toronto Hydro Electric System and United Way Toronto -- assistance to low income individuals and families who are in arrears for their electricity utility bills and have exhausted all other sources of financial support
for help with Enbridge gas bills, call 1-855-487-5327

Health centre focused on family and community health * health professionals assess and treat non-life-threatening injuries or illnesses * referrals to other local health services and personal development groups * team includes family doctors, nurse practitioners, registered practical nurse, dietitian, physiotherapist, chiropodist (foot specialist), and a social worker

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

• counselling
• prenatal and postnatal
• treatment of function and mobility issues
• healthy relationship, bereavement, stress management support
• nutrition education
• treatment and management of chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), depression, and arthritis
• health promotion

Services and Programs:

• Diabetes Education Program
• Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program and COPD Clinic
• Wellness Program for Seniors

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

COVID-19 (24 Mar 2020): Due to COVID19, SNCHC is closed until further notice, with the exception of the medical clinic. Only clients already registered are being seen at the clinic. Previously scheduled non-essential appointments will be postponed or changed to a telephone appointment. Only essential appointments will be held in clinic and future appointments will be triaged by a nurse before booking. Clients must call before showing up in person. For non-medical concerns, call Nepean, Rideau and Osgoode Community Resource Centre at 613-596-5626.

Satellite site of the Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre. Partners with the Nepean, Rideau and Osgoode Community Resource Centre to provide a variety of services to promote health and wellbeing.

• primary care
• pre and post natal care
• health promotion programs
• community development
• onsite dental screening clinic in partnership with Ottawa Public Health
• sexual health clinic
• well baby drop-in
• community diabetes team
• lung health
• arthritis society

Community health centre focused on family and community health * health professionals assess and treat non-life-threatening injuries or illnesses * referrals to other local health services and personal development groups

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


Clinical Dietitian - Nutritional information and education * one-on-one, couple, or family sessions for people with food and health-related concerns

Exercise Education Program - Individual and Group Exercise to strengthen muscles, the heart, and the lungs * gentle programs for older adults

Harm Reduction Program - Case Management, supports and access to harm reduction supplies

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

Mental Health Counseling - One-on-one, couple, and family counseling * mental health screening and assessments * short-term and long-term counseling * confidential

Health Promotion Programs - Programs and services for youth, adults and older adults

Services and Programs:

• Diabetes Education Program
• Lung Health - COPD Program
• Retinal Screening for Diabetics - Teleopthalmology
• Sexual Health Clinic

Health centre focused on family and community health * health professionals assess and treat non-life-threatening injuries or illnesses * referrals to other local health services and personal development groups * team includes physicians, nurse practitioners, and nurses

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

• health promotion programs and services for families, newcomers, youth, adults, and older adults
• physiotherapy
• care coordination
• system navigation

Clinical Dietitian - Nutritional information and education * one-on-one, couple, or family sessions for people with food and health-related concerns

Mental Health Counselling - One-on-one, couple, and family counselling * mental health screening and assessments * short-term and long-term counselling * confidential

Midwife Services - Prenatal and postpartum education and care * classes for healthy pregnancy, labour and birth * home visits * well-woman and well-baby assessments

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Support - prenatal fitness group * lactation consultant available * breastfeeding support group

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

Harm Reduction Program - Support for safer use of substances * one-on-one appointments, drop-in programs, groups, case management support and referrals to services

Services and Programs:

• Francophones Language Health Services Navigation
• Sexual Health Clinic

Community health centre * medical care * nursing * social work * physiotherapy * occupational therapy * foot care * nutrition * prenatal and postnatal care and education * parenting education and support * wide range of health education programs, * health promotion * diabetes education * community capacity building * programs for new parents, seniors and youth* no Ontario Health Insurance required

The medical health team includes:

• doctors
• nurse practitioners
• registered nurses
• clinical assistants

Allied health care includes:

• chiropodists (foot care)
• community health workers
• dietitians
• occupational therapist
• physiotherapists
• social workers/therapists

COVID19 -- Services available by phone

Community Health Centre

• health services, health promotion
• community services and community development
• no Ontario Health Insurance required for general services

Health Services

• family practice
• counselling and case management
• dietitian
• podiatry clinic
• seniors health care

Health Promotion

• parent support group
• breastfeeding clinic
• chronic disease prevention and management including diabetes

Community Services -- Jane Street Hub Lead Agency

• case management and medical services
• other services provided by partner agencies including COSTI Immigrant Services, Macaulay Child Development Centre, Midaynta Community Services, Yorktown Child and Family Services -- see separate entries

Community health centre * provide accessible, community-governed, inter-professional, primary care services, as well as a range of health promotion, community services, and community capacity building programs

Community and Health Promotion Services - Focus on newcomers, women, families and seniors * peer outreach and support * food skills groups and food programs * community garden * health education * prenatal nutrition and support * lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer (LGBTQ) services * expressive arts * research and advocacy on newcomer, immigrant and refugee issues

Non-Insured Walk-in Clinic (NIWIC) - Walk-in medical clinic for non-status, non-insured persons * doctors and nurses assess and treat minor illnesses and injuries * referrals to medical specialists, primary care providers and other support services

Primary Care Services - Medical and nursing assessment, prevention and treatment * pre and post natal care * immunizations * chronic disease management * diabetes education * sexual health and education * nutrition and dietetics * counselling and therapy for individuals and families, groups * health coaching and education * self-management and systems navigation * physiotherapy * no OHIP required for primary care services and most specialist referrals

Settlement Services - Orientation to community * needs and eligibility assessments * settlement related information * support navigating health and government systems * LGBTQ+ settlement * referral to housing, legal and employment services * one-on-one settlement support * group information sessions

Youth Services - Activities for vulnerable and immigrant and refugee youth * establishing healthy social networks * development of civic engagement * skills and career development on site programs * settlement * field trips * seasonal programs for March Break, Summer, Winter break

A team of health care professionals focused on health promotion, illness prevention and primary health care services.

Team Includes:

• Family doctors
• nurses and nurse Practitioners
• Dietitian
• mental health counselling
• health educator
• administration

Programs offered include:

• Healthy Eating to Manage Chronic Disease workshops
• falls screening clinic
• lactation program
• lower extremity strengthening & balance
• PACE fitness counselling
• cognitive screening
• chronic disease self management
• diabetes management team
• cardiovascular/hypertension home monitoring
• COPD
• tobacco reduction program
• planned senior's health day program

The CCFHT provides after hours care for patients who are rostered with the team

• if you are a registered patient and require non-emergency medical care, phone your own doctor's office and a message will advise as to which office is open on that day
• Clinics: Mon-Thu 5 pm-8 pm, and three hour weekend clinics are available on Friday evening or Saturday morning

All physicians have hospital privileges at Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare - South Muskoka Memorial Hospital Site

Health services include:

• medical services - primary health services
• chiropody services - foot care
• dietitian services - nutrition education and counseling
• asthma education - one to one sessions and group sessions on information to understand asthma or other breathing problems
• smoking cessation - offer counselling and support to individual clients and community members contemplating and or attempting to quit smoking
• diabetes education - offer nutrition education and counseling throughout the whole lifespan, from infant to older adult
• counselling services - offer support to help clients address a variety of mental health issues
• dental services

Stonegate CHC provides primary health care services and health promotion and community programs in the Stonegate- Parklawn Community. We identify individual and community needs and respond by providing accessible and inclusive health services and health promotion programs.
All of our programs and workshops are available to all members of the community at no cost and support physical, mental and social wellbeing. Our programs focus on a variety of community needs such as physical activity, healthy eating, socialization, support groups, mindfulness, chronic disease management and more. We provide an array of programs throughout the year based on community need and interest.

Provide primary health care, health promotion and a wide variety of community programs to the Stonegate-Parklawn Community * identify individual and community needs and respond by providing accessible and inclusive health services and health promotion programs

Clinical Health Services - Health services include:

• medical services - primary health services
• chiropody services - foot care
• dietitian services - nutrition education and counseling
• asthma education - one to one sessions and group sessions on information to understand asthma or other breathing problems
• smoking cessation - offer counselling and support to individual clients and community members contemplating and or attempting to quit smoking
• diabetes education - offer nutrition education and counseling throughout the whole lifespan, from infant to older adult
• counselling services - offer support to help clients address a variety of mental health issues
• dental services

Community Programs - Stonegate CHC provides primary health care services and health promotion and community programs in the Stonegate- Parklawn Community. We identify individual and community needs and respond by providing accessible and inclusive health services and health promotion programs.

Family Programs - Support the health of individuals, families and communities

Housing Help Centre - Support to the residents in the community facing difficulties in accessing housing and/or maintaining their current accommodation * advocate for residents with barriers in accessing community resources, such as financial assistance and emergency support to improve their social health

Physical Fitness Program - Offer free activities to promote physical health and well being

Seniors Programs - Variety of programs for seniors in the community

Women's Programs - Designed to reach out to women of all ages in the community * offer women focused services and activities, and especially welcomes women who feel disadvantaged or isolated * provide individual counselling and advocacy, and facilitates group workshops and activities on topics of special interest for women

Health centre

• focused on family and community health

Team includes:

• physicians
• nurse practitioners
• nurses and a social worker
• health promoter
• respiratory therapist

Provides primary healthcare to the residents of Niagara Falls along with health promotion programs and community development services. Registered patients have access to family physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, a dietitian and social workers. There is also a Health Promotion team that provides community programs and outreach support. Open to the community. NOT A WALK-IN CLINIC.

Services include:

• Primary Health Care Services
• Dental Services
• Counselling
• Dietitian
• Health Promotion Programming (Free, available to everyone)
• Outreach support (for clients)
• COPD Care
• Birth Certificate Clinic - Friday afternoons
• Smoking cessation support for clients
• LGBTQ2+ support and groups
• Occupational Therapy
• Kinesiologist

See website or social media for a full list of programs.

Multi-service agency providing a wide range of primary health, illness prevention, health promotion and community services * health professionals assess and treat non-life-threatening injuries or illnesses * referrals to other local health services and personal development groups

Adult Drop-in - COVID19 -- takeaway meals * doctor/chiropody open * call ahead for details * all other programs temporarily closed

Among Friends Program - Community mental health centre * education workshops promoting mental, physical and social health, healthy lifestyle activities and planning * information and referral * social and recreational activities

Dental Clinic - Free dental care for eligible clients * operated by Toronto Public Health

Literacy and Basic Skills - Literacy and basic skills training, including numeracy, digital, communication and interpersonal skills * helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education and greater independence * some financial assistance with TTC transportation available based upon eligibility

Primary Health Care - Primary health care services * health education and disease prevention * family physicians, nurse practitioners * doctor on call 24 hours * no Ontario Health Insurance required for general services

Social Work Program/Counseling Services - Drop-in social work * counselling, case management and advocacy to clients * address concerns including income support, family and relationship issues, feelings of depression and anxiety, coping with illness, and dealing with past or current drug and alcohol use

West Toronto Diabetes Education Program - Education and management program supports for people living with prediabetes or diabetes, gestational diabetes * one-on-one or group consultation on monitoring blood sugar levels, medications, healthy eating, exercise, meal planning, weight management, stress management, and other lifestyle choices * registered nurse and dietitian on staff

ASK! Community Information Centre - Community Resources Listings - general sources for community information

Chiropody - Full range of services to address food and foot related concerns * including soft tissue surgery and the manufacturing of orthotics * only available to clients of LAMP

EarlyON Child and Family Services - COVID19 Temporary closure

Harm Reduction Services - COVID19 -- takeaway meals * doctor/chiropody open * call ahead for details * all other programs temporarily closed

Health Promotion - Address the social determinants of health and the areas in life that influence health and well-being * focus on empowerment, public participation and reducing social inequalities

Nutrition Counselling and Services - Offer dietetic services by a registered dietitian to LAMP clients and programs * one-on-one nutrition consultation provided * presentations and workshops offered throughout LAMP in partnership with other programs

Occupational Health - Specialized service conducting health assessments for work-related health problems * assistance with Workplace Safety and Insurance Board claims and occupational educational information

Physiotherapy - Community physiotherapy clinic * provide injury prevention program, direct assessment and treatment, education, support programs and group programming

Youth Programs - Workshops of youth leadership, skill development

Neighbourhood Health and Wellness Hubs are places offering free drop-in services to all residents across the city of Ottawa:

• immunization : COVID-19, school based vaccines and flu vaccines
• parenting in Ottawa drops-ins
• dental screening

A team of health care professionals focused on health promotion, illness prevention and primary health care services

Team Includes:

• Family doctors
• nurse
• mental health counselling
• health educator
• administration

Programs offered include:

• Dietary and nutrition couselling
• falls screening clinic
• healthy active living
• PACE fitness counselling
• cognitive screening
• chronic disease self management
• diabetes management team
• living a healthy life with chronic pain
• tobacco reduction program
• pulmonary rehab
• healthy heart program
• hypertension home monitoring program
• women's healing circle

After hours care at FHT locations in Gravenhurst and Bracebridge, Port Carling on a rotating basis for rostered patients of the team

• if you are a registered patient and require non-emergency medical care, you can be seen at any of these locations
• phone your own doctor's office and a message will advise as to which office is open on that day,
• Clinics: Mon-Thu 5 pm-8 pm , and a three hour weekend clinics on Friday evening or Saturday morning

All physicians have hospital privileges at Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare - South Muskoka Memorial Hospital Site

COVID-19 Response
During the COVID-19 pandemic, procedures will be different for in-person appointments

• Please do not attend the clinic if you have a fever, shortness of breath or a cough, if you have traveled or been in contact with anyone who has traveled or if you have been advised by public health to self quarantine
• Phone appointments are available on an as-needed basis
• The waiting room has limited seating to encourage physical distancing, so please attend your appointment alone whenever possible

Regular Service
Medical centre with onsite laboratory.

A team of health care professionals focused on health promotion, illness prevention and primary health care services.

Team Includes:

• Family doctors
• nurses and nurse Practitioners
• Dietitian
• mental health counselling
• health educator
• administration

Programs offered include:

• Healthy Eating to Manage Chronic Disease workshops
• falls screening clinic
• lactation program
• lower extremity strengthening & balance
• PACE fitness counselling
• cognitive screening
• chronic disease self management
• diabetes management team
• cardiovascular/hypertension home monitoring
• COPD
• tobacco reduction program
• planned senior's health day program

The CCFHT provides after hours care at four locations in Gravenhurst and Bracebridge and Port Carling on a rotating basis for patients who are rostered with the team

• if you are a registered patient and require non-emergency medical care, you can be seen at the after hours clinic at any of these locations
• phone your own doctor's office and a message will advise as to which office is open on that day

All physicians have hospital privileges at Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare - South Muskoka Memorial Hospital Site

COVID19

• service hour reductions Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
• virtual classroom homework help, Mon, Thu 4 pm-6 pm
• service by appointment only

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Programs and Services

• primary health care provided by doctors and nurse practitioners
• counselling and case management
• dental clinic for children and seniors
• diabetes education centre
• drop-in social program for deaf and hard of hearing adults
• flu shots
• foot care
• health promotion
• information and referral to services in the community
• physiotherapy
• seniors social and health promotion programs
• sexual health clinic, including HIV testing

No Ontario Health Insurance required for general services

Pathways to Education -- academic and financial support for high school students

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