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Program:
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Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention
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Address:
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1230 Talbot St
St Thomas, ON
N5P 1G9
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Intersection:
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Centennial Ave and Talbot St
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Hours:
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Administration: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
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Executives:
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Cynthia St John - Chief Executive Officer
Dr Ninh Tran - Medical Officer of Health
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Service Description:
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Enhance well-being and reduce health risks, contributing to better population health * support population health through local data collection, research, health literacy, community engagement strategies and good governance for health * incorporate health in everyday settings * provide information, education, services, and resources on the prevention of chronic diseases and injuries
- food and nutrition information
- help to quit smoking
- Smoke Free Ontario Act enforcement
- alcohol and substance use information
- promotion of physical activity, personal safety, and injury prevention information
- mental health promotion
- health equity
- skin Cancer Prevention Act enforcement
Alcohol and Drug Prevention - Website with information on alcohol and other drugs, including local rates of use and local reports * link to guidelines on alcohol and cannabis use.
Food and Eating- Website contains links to community resources, such as Registered Dietitians in Oxford County, community meals food bank, and emergency food sources * resources and information to support food and eating for every stage of life; food in schools, reducing weight bias, and food insecurity
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Alcohol and Drug Prevention
- Website with information on alcohol and other drugs, including local rates of use and local reports * link to guidelines on alcohol and cannabis use
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Food and Eating
- Website contains information and links to community resources on a variety of topics such as:- Registered Dietitians in Elgin, Oxford County, and the City of St. Thomas
- Community meals, food banks, and emergency food
- Resources and information to support food and eating for every stage of life
- Food in schools
- Reducing weight bias
- Household food insecurity
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Application:
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Call or visit * no referral required
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Eligibility - Population(s) Served:
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Varies depending on service
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Languages:
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English
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Language Note:
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Interpretation services available upon request
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Area(s) Served:
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St Thomas, Oxford County, and Elgin
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