What's New

Three new Covid, Cold and Flu Care Clinics are opening in Elgin County to test, assess, and provide treatment for people with Covid-19 and other cold and flu-like illnesses.  These clinics will be held at the West Elgin Community Health Centre, East Elgin Family Health Team in Straffordville and Central Community Health Centre in St. Thomas.  To learn more, see below:

Dynacare's Laboratory at the West Elgin CHC will be closed February 2nd and 9th.  Alternate locations:

1824 Concession Drive, Newbury

440 Boler Road, London

20 Emma Street, #107 Chatham

74 Front Street East, Strathroy

For a complete list of labs including hours, please visit:

Dynacare.ca/find-a-location

Dynacare apologies for the inconvenience to their clients.

Labour and Delivery Classes for couples due in May, June or July 2023.  To register please call Debi @ 519-768-1715, Ext. 2312.

Call for Participants!

Community Action training is scheduled to begin January 23, 2023.  Deadline to register for this group is Friday, January 13, 2023.  

Please call 519-768-1715, Ext. 2203 to register.

The "pop-up" Covid-19 Vaccination Clinic is by appointment please.  Kindly contact 519-768-1715, Ext. 2301.  Masks are required.  No walk-ins please.  Vaccines are available for all age groups.

As the Centre recognizes Addictions Awareness Week November 20 - 26, 2022, we share information about "Breaking Free".  Breaking Free is an evidence-based online program that can be accessed 24/7 on any desktop, tablet or smartphone.  This on-line program offers proven behaviour change techniques, helps manage high-risk situations, is easy to use and is completely confidential supporting a person at every stage of their recovery journey.

Breaking Free Poster in PDF Format

Learn more about Addiction Services in our area:  Addiction Services of Thames Valley

At the Health Centre, we continue to educate ourselves on issues and challenges faced by the Trans Community.  Our Centre is committed to respectful, diverse, accessible and inclusive service and work environments.  On November 20th let us all remember friends and family who were the victims of hate and violence.

Click Here:  PDF Version of the Poster

Learn More About Being an Ally:  Beginner's Guide to Being an Ally

The Holiday Dinner and Fellowship event is planned for Thursday, December 15, 2022 starting at 4:30 p.m.  This event is held at the Dutton-Dunwich Community Centre and is offered in partnership with the West Elgin Community Health Centre and the Municipality of Dutton-Dunwich.  The meal is graciously donated by local farmers and prepared by volunteers and staff of the Centre and the Community.  Please call 519-768-1715, Ext. 2399 to make a reservation.  Space is limited.

On November 13th we celebrate World Kindness Day.  As we "be kind wherever possible" please think about the staff at the West Elgin Community Health Centre.  Your kindness and appreciation costs nothing but means everything to us.  Please take a moment and "Thank a Staff Member". 

Click Here - Thank a Staff Member Website Page 

Today, November 8th, is the day for all Canadians to recognize the special contributions of Indigenous Veterans.  We are forever grateful for our veteran's service and sacrifice.  At the Centre we will also take a moment of silence and reflection on November 11th.