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If you live alone or if your family is finding it hard to make ends meet this year, please join us for a holiday dinner with turkey and all the trimmings. Santa will be there too! The meal is graciously donated by local farmers, businesses and prepared by volunteers and staff of the West Elgin Community Health Centre.  Please call 519-768-1715, Ext. 2400. Space is limited!

Join Us! Open to ages 13 and up, and all abilities are welcome - no musical experience necessary! Whether you are a seasonaed singer or just love to hum along, come experience the benefits of singing together in a fun, supportive environment. Practice at the Heritage Homes HUB (146 Munroe Street West Lorne) on Tuesday evenings 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. starting October 29, 2024. For more information, please contact Mary Silveira at 519-777-4746 or Nancy Labadie at nanlonlabadie@gmail.com

The Centre's systems navigation program received approximately $5,070 from the 2024 Warden's Charity Golf Tournament. Elgin County is grateful for the continued support from sponsors, participants, and volunteers whose dedication has made this golf tournament a success year after year. All funds raised were donated to organizations supporting homelessness and inclusivity initiatives across the region. A heartfelt thank you to Elgin County for their donation to the West Elgin Community Health Centre!

Collecting until October 25th!  New or gently used adult and kids winter boots and new socks.  Drop-off locations on the poster below.

Throughout the month of October, we celebrate Community Health and Wellbeing. The theme is "The Future is Community" Primary Health Care as the Foundation of the Health System".

Community Health and Wellbeing Month is an annual autumn initiative for community health sector collective communications and advocacy, propelled by celebrations, storytelling, and social media updates. This occasion also amplifies our pursuit of equitable health and wellbeing for everyone living in Ontario. October is our month to shine, talk about what community health centres do and why we matter to our clients and communities.

From an advocacy perspective, community health is an under-resourced health care environment. We are faced with increasing social and medical complexities and increased demands for primary health care and other services. The West Elgin Community Health Centre is also an active participant in the "Close the Wage Gap" campaign, including a local petition, to draw attention to the significant wage differences within Ontario's healthcare sectors. This significant wage gap imposes recruitment and retention challenges at your Centre.

On September 30th, please remember to wear your orange t-shirt as we reflect on the painful impact of residential schools. We will honour the survivors, their families, communities and the children who never returned home.

The Centre is celebrating PRIDE in line with Elgin County's August 2nd - August 11th PRIDE week.  Join us in support of the 2SLGBTQ Community on August 6th 11 a.m. - 12 noon, for flag raising, PRIDE button making, glitter tattoos, sidewalk art, rainbow snacks, and a PRIDE mural and PRIDE banner contest!

Learn more about Elgin County Pride at: Elgin County Pride

On Wednesday, local MPP Rob Flack met with the team at the West Elgin Community Health Centre to hear more about the $130,000 Capital grant from the provincial government's Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) that was used to renovate the teaching kitchen.  This project improved the accessibility and functionality of the teaching kitchen for community members for years to come.  Below is the media release.

PDF Version of this Media Release:  Ontario Trillium Grant Gives Community Teaching Kitchen a New Look

Rain or shine the party continues!  We will just bring the festivities inside!

The Centre continues to "Tell Our Story" through a series called "Humans of WECHC".  The first few of many staff introductions are included today.  Meet Kristie, Rick, and Stephanie.