As a proud ally, the Centre's PRIDE flag raising event was held on July 22nd. We celebrated respect, diversity, and inclusivity for all.
West Elgin Community Health Centre
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Our Community Health Centre offers primary health care, illness prevention and community programs to the people of Dutton Dunwich and West Elgin.
At the West Elgin Community Health Centre we continue to reimagine how our care and services improve equitable health and well-being outcomes. wechc.on.ca #HealthEquity #GenderAffirmingCare #LGBTQSupport
Proud to honour National Indigenous Peoples Day with a flag raising and learning from the seasoned wisdom of @NikkiGeorge, #Indigenous Cultural Safety Specialist with the Southwest Ontario Aboriginal Health Access Centre. #OnHealth #Reconciliation
Read our statement on this Pride Month, we reaffirm our commitment to uphold and advance 2SLGBTQ+ Rights and #Health #Equity #healthequity www.allianceon.org/news/Pride-M...
We were pleased to welcome two first-year medical students from the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry for #DiscoveryWeek. Our amazing team showed them the benefits of working in #RuralOntario and in a team-based primary care #CHC model. #OnHealth www.thechronicle-online.com/news/local-n...
First-year medicine students learn about rural health care at WECHC
Two medical students recently spent four days learning about family and team medicine at the West Elgin Community Health Centre.
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A heartfelt thank you to all of our staff who were recognized for service milestones. Together, we take pride in your accomplishment and your dedication to Community Health service excellence.
The West Elgin Community Health Centre is expanding its Primary Care Team into the Dutton Medical Centre. Our expansion of primary care services is possible through the Interprofessional Primary Care Team with the purpose of attaching clients to primary care. Make a difference in Community Health!
We work within an amazing interprofessional team making a difference every day to our clients, rural communities, and to each other. And, as a team, we remain committed to co-creating a meaningful, healthy, inclusive, and compassionate workplace. Learn more at 519-768-1715, Ext. 2204! wechc.on.ca
Happy PSW Day (May 19, 2026) to our amazing and dedicated Assisted Living Support Workers! You make a difference in all that you do, every day. Learn More About Assisted Living Services: lnkd.in/eSveySBb lnkd.in/ePH4naSX
#ComeTogetherCanada Mental Health Week May 4-10th (CMHA) Stronger Connections, Better Mental Health During Mental Health Week we asked our staff about how they fill their cup/practice self-care. The way our staff show up makes all the difference. In Community Health they are counted on every day.
Thanks to @rnao.ca for this important advocacy work to save our #planet and our #pensions. @shiftaction.bsky.social #HOOPP #OnHealth #OnPoli #ClimateCrisis
RNAO@rnao.ca · 5mo agoIn a letter to the members of the Board of Trustees at HOOPP, and on behalf of RNAO’s 57,250+ members, our CEO Dr. Doris Grinspun underscores their fiduciary responsibility and the long‑term interests of HOOPP members.
Ontario’s primary care system is at a critical juncture. Recruitment and retention challenges, rising operational costs & long delays in capital modernization make it challenging to sustain services and expand patient attachment. Ideas from our CEO on a path forward: healthydebate.ca/2026/03/topi...
Encouraging signs but retention and recruitment essential for Ontario to achieve primary care goals - Healthy Debate
The Primary Care Act and the vision that positions primary care as the foundation of Ontario’s health system is the bold thinking our system has needed for many years. But now is the time to act on re...
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🙈 It raises serious concerns about Indigenous rights. If HOOPP is entertaining investing in a mythical future Prince Rupert Gas Transmission (PRGT) pipeline, it should know that both the pipeline and the LNG facility it would supply face opposition from impacted Indigenous Nations.
The West Elgin Community Health Centre is an amazing place to work and West Elgin is a beautiful area to live and play! Come make a community health care difference with us.
Community Health Centres or “CHCs” are one of the key models of primary care ensuring access to chronic disease prevention and management, and community development programs. CHCs are one of the models we represent. Learn more about CHCs + their vital work: www.allianceon.org/files/CHC_Se...
With global headlines dominated by ICE's violent arrests of migrants, including children — Indigenous people are finding themselves increasingly in the crosshairs. “You get arbitrarily taken into detention for looking a certain way.” Story by Crystal Greene. indiginews.com/features/ice...
Across the border, Indigenous fears spike amidst ‘U.S.’ immigration crackdown
With ICE operations, multiple First Nations warn members about travel risks — despite treaty rights. Why Indigenous communities are on the frontlines defending rights for all
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For #GivingTuesday, make a difference close to home in Ontario w/ your $$, by considering a gift to the #CommunityHealth organization near you. Funds help w/ community programs, resources for marginalized people and more! Find an org + their website here to donate: www.allianceon.org/find-a-centre
The West Elgin Community Health Centre is an amazing place to work and West Elgin is a beautiful area to live and play! Come make a community health care difference with us. Contact: dthomas@wechc.on.ca
The Alliance is live today w/ our partners at Queen's Park as part of the #ForUsForYou advocacy breakfast in support of closing the wage gap faced by community health workers in Ontario. We're grateful for investments in #primarycare, and now we must support staff to sustain that expansion. #ONpoli
We need #ClimateAction Now!
WHO@who.int · 10mo ago#ClimateAction is the biggest health opportunity of our time. Cities, communities and the health sector are leading the way. The energy transition is delivering: ✅ cleaner air ✅ healthier jobs ✅ measurable economic growth and more. Read more in the Lancet Countdown report 🔗 bit.ly/4oCJbKc #COP30
Community Health and Wellbeing Month is an October initiative that highlights the importance of community-based health services showcasing organizations such as the West Elgin Community Health Centre. At our Centre we focus on health equity, and building stronger, healthier communities. #CHWM2025
October is Community Health and Wellbeing Month and Community Support Month - its an opportunity to celebrate and raise awareness about the vital importance of these healthcare services and the amazing work of the West Elgin Community Health Centre. #CHWM #StandingTogether
If you are not able to join us next week in Rodney, our Board is having a second Town Hall #Community Consultation on Thursday October 16 at 6:00pm in the Dutton Dunwich Community Centre. Thanks to Dutton Dunwich Council and Municipality for their support. #ElginCounty #OnHealth
West Elgin Community Health Centre@wechc.bsky.social · 11mo agoPlease join our Board as we host a Town Hall Community Consultation on Wednesday October 8 at 6:00pm in the Rodney Recreation Centre. Thanks to West Elgin Council and Municipality for their support.
Community Town Hall: Shaping the Neighbourhood #Health Home Model. @ElginOHT is hosting a public Town Hall on Monday, Sept 29, from 5:30–7:30 p.m. at the St. Thomas Seniors Centre. Come learn about the model, share your feedback, and help shape the future of #care in our #community. #OnHealth
Think #ClimateChange is the only harm? #FossilFuel pollution threatens every organ in the body. 🫁 Breathing problems ❤️ Cardiovascular disease 🧠 Neurological impacts 👶 Pregnancy risks This is a full-spectrum #HealthCrisis. See Cradle to Grave climateandhealthalliance.org/cradle-to-gr... #Cradle2Grave
Please join our Board as we host a Town Hall Community Consultation on Wednesday October 8 at 6:00pm in the Rodney Recreation Centre. Thanks to West Elgin Council and Municipality for their support.
We have updated the banners in our main entrance to further show our support for #Equity, #Inclusivity and #Belonging.
