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Organization:
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South East Grey Community Health Centre
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Address:
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PO Box 360
Markdale, ON
N0C 1H0
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Intersection:
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Victoria Ave and Queen St
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Executives:
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Alex Hector - Executive Director
519-986-2222 ext 6356 * alex.hector@segchc.ca
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Service Description:
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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
Primary Health Care Services - Health
care team includes doctors, nurse practitioners, registered nurses,
dietitian, physiotherapist, kinesiologist, social workers, chiropodist (foot care
specialist), health promoter and community developer * in-home palliative care services
Chronic Disease Self-Management - Sessions to learn ongoing
self-care * includes information about coping, health guidelines,
medication usage, working with health professionals, and informed
treatment decisions (open to everyone)
Smoking Cessation - One-on-one support to help quit smoking (open to everyone)
Free Seasonal Flu Vaccines - Available for all community members * drop in and bring Ontario Health Card
GB Works Needle Syringe Program - needles and other injection drug supplies provided and accepted for disposal * offered in partnership with Grey Bruce Health Unit
Free Tax Preparation Clinic - Offered through the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program of Revenue Canada * locations in Chatsworth, Dundalk, Durham, Flesherton, Holstein, Markdale
Other community services:
- support provided to help fill out government forms * call for appointment
- free phone and computer/internet access
- ride share program
- community volunteer opportunities
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2S-LGBTQQIAP+ Connection
- Drop-in meetings for networking, conversation, and informal support for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer community, and families, friends, and allies
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Breastfeeding Support
- Breastfeeding support and assistance by a certified lactation consultant * one-on-one appointments in the clinic or telephone support available
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Community Food Programs
- Community food programs for all members of the community * programs vary based on time of year and community needs * wellness, nutrition and cooking classes
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Counselling Services
- One-on-one, couple, and family counselling * mental health screening and assessments * short-term and long-term counselling * confidential
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Dundalk Erskine Site
- Community health centre offers services for all ages including community programs and social work, physiotherapy, dietitian and kinesiology services
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Fitness and Recreation Programs
- Provides a variety of fitness and recreation programs for community members
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Foot Care Clinic
- Chiropodist (foot care specialist) and nurses assess and treat foot problems * service is provided to people who are at a higher risk of foot complications, such as people with diabetes, peripheral vascular disease, and immune-compromised
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Medical Equipment Service
- Provides free used medical equipment and mobility aids in good condition such as walkers, canes, commodes, crutches * equipment can be kept or donated back * accepts new and used equipment from the community * waiting list kept for equipment requests
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Nutrition Counselling
- Nutritional information and education * one-on-one, couple, or family sessions for people with food and health-related concerns
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Fees:
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Most medical services covered by OHIP
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Application:
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Call or visit * appointments required for all individual appointments and some programs
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Eligibility - Population(s) Served:
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Doctor and nurse practitioner services available to registered patients * some services open to everyone
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Area(s) Served:
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Municipalities of Chatsworth, Grey Highlands, Southgate, West Grey and area
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