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West Elgin Community Health Centre @wechc.bsky.social · 2d

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

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West Elgin Community Health Centre @wechc.bsky.social · 5d

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

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West Elgin Community Health Centre @wechc.bsky.social · 15d

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

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West Elgin Community Health Centre @wechc.bsky.social · 21d

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

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West Elgin Community Health Centre @wechc.bsky.social · 21d

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.

West Elgin Community Health Centre @wechc.bsky.social · 27d

#ClimateCrisis

Shift: Action for Pension Wealth & Planet Health @shiftaction.bsky.social · 27d

Our national pension manager should safeguard long-term financial security – not fuel systemic economic and ecological risk. Read Shift's full breakdown of CPPIB’s summer of fossil fuel financing:

CPPIB Watch: A quarterly update on CPPIB-owned fossil fuel companies (July – September 2025) — Shift - Protect Your Pension and the Planet

Amidst another summer of heatwaves, droughts and wildfires forcing Canadians to flee their homes, the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) continues to own and invest in companies that are pro...

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West Elgin Community Health Centre @wechc.bsky.social · 29d

We have updated the banners in our main entrance to further show our support for #Equity, #Inclusivity and #Belonging.

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West Elgin Community Health Centre @wechc.bsky.social · Sep 8

Health professionals across Canada are calling on the federal government to act on the triple planetary crisis of climate change, pollution and biodiversity loss because our health depends on it.

Add your name to the open letter: planetaryhealthday.ca
#ClimateCrisis

National Day of Action on Planetary Health

planetaryhealthday.ca

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Shift: Action for Pension Wealth & Planet Health @shiftaction.bsky.social · Aug 25

Amidst another summer of heatwaves, droughts & wildfires, CPPIB made a bizarre decision to profile its investment in an oil & gas company whose business model is fundamentally incompatible with the long-term retirement security of Canadians. #cdnpoli #fossilfuels www.shiftaction.ca/news/2025/8/...

As climate-fueled wildfires rage, CPPIB spotlights Canada's largest oil & gas producer — Shift - Protect Your Pension and the Planet

Amidst another summer of heatwaves, droughts and wildfires forcing Canadians to flee their homes, the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) made a bizarre decision to profile its investment in ...

www.shiftaction.ca

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West Elgin Community Health Centre @wechc.bsky.social · Jul 24

'Clean, healthy and sustainable #environment' is a human right, International Court of Justice says
www.cbc.ca/news/science... #OnHealth #CdnHealth #SDOH #ClimateCrisis

UN's top court says failing to protect planet from climate change could violate international law | CBC News

In a landmark advisory opinion on Wednesday, the United Nations' top court said countries could be in violation of international law if they fail to take measures to protect the planet from climate ch...

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West Elgin Community Health Centre @wechc.bsky.social · Jul 22

We should be prioritizing access to #CleanDrinkingWater in our #Infrastructure projects? #OnHealth #CanHealth #SDOH

APTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · Jul 22

A boil water advisory is in effect at the Chippewas of the Thames First Nation, just south-west of London, Ontario.

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West Elgin Community Health Centre @wechc.bsky.social · Jul 22

Income inequality hit record high at start of 2025 www.cbc.ca/news/politic... #UniversalBasicIncome

Income inequality hit record high at start of 2025, Statistics Canada says | CBC News

The gap between the country's highest- and lowest-income households reached a record high in the first quarter of 2025, Statistics Canada said Wednesday.

www.cbc.ca

West Elgin Community Health Centre @wechc.bsky.social · Jul 18

Our parking lot at West Elgin Community Health Centre looks a little different today. Hope you can come out to the Roots and Revival festival this weekend! rootsrevival.ca

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West Elgin Community Health Centre @wechc.bsky.social · Jul 9

Thanks to all who joined us in dedicating our #Indigenous #HealingGarden. Miigwetch to Elder Maxine for blessing our garden and sharing your truth, Claudia from @SOAHAC, Gayle for designing our bench, Jenna for planting the native plants, and West Lorne and Thamesville Horticultural Societies.

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West Elgin Community Health Centre @wechc.bsky.social · Jul 3

Please join us as we formally dedicate our #Indigenous #HealingGarden.

West Elgin Community Health Centre @wechc.bsky.social · Jul 2

Please consider participating in this survey of the #2SLGBTQIA+ community in #Elgin and #Oxford.

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Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus @drtedros.who.int · Jun 26

If the world spent as much money on vaccines as it does on war, it would be a different place.

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West Elgin Community Health Centre @wechc.bsky.social · Jun 19

We are starting a new program over the summer - a Sandwich Generation #Caregiver Support Group!

West Elgin Community Health Centre @wechc.bsky.social · Jun 13

Great work by Norwest #CHC. @allianceon.bsky.social

Canada Healthwatch 🍁 @canadahealthwatch.ca · Jun 13

Drug analyzer goes mobile in Thunder Bay, Ont., in wake of consumption site's closure www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... @cbcnews.ca

𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀 ⇢ CanadaHealthwatch.ca

Team members at NorWest Community Health Centres in Thunder Bay, Ont., celebrate the launch of the mobile outreach van, which has been retrofitted to allow mobile drug checking services to be conducted on board.

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West Elgin Community Health Centre @wechc.bsky.social · May 7

"With leadership, advocacy and direction from their boards, with lived and community experience informing their decisions, TAIBU CHC and West Elgin CHC are able to overcome barriers that both their populations face, and build strength and capacity in the community." #OnHealth #OnPoli

Alliance for Healthier Communities @allianceon.bsky.social · May 7

"Community-governed boards are integral to ensuring that health care experiences meet diverse local needs." Alliance CEO Sarah Hobbs in @healthydebate.bsky.social on why community governance is a must-have to truly connect everyone to #primarycare: healthydebate.ca/2025/05/topi... #ONpoli #ONhealth

Community oversight essential to improving primary care in Ontario - Healthy Debate

It’s time to roll up our sleeves and choose to build a primary care system that can truly stand as the foundation for Ontario’s health and social systems.

healthydebate.ca

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West Elgin Community Health Centre @wechc.bsky.social · May 2

At the West Elgin Community Health Centre we support an exceptional team of nursing professionals serving Primary Care, Foot Care, First Five, Let's Connect, Diabetes Education and Health Promotion clients. Join us in celebrating our nurses during National Nurses Week May 12 - 18th and... always.

West Elgin Community Health Centre @wechc.bsky.social · Mar 31

Celebrating International Transgender Day of Visibility #TDOV

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Ibram X. Kendi @ibramxk.bsky.social · Mar 21

Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Racism. There are those who recognize that racism is getting worse and who are growing firmer in their view that racism can’t be eliminated. This cynicism is deeply conserving. Cynicism is the kryptonite of radical change. 1/2

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West Elgin Community Health Centre @wechc.bsky.social · Mar 13

March 31st each year is dedicated to celebrating transgender people and raising awareness of discrimination faced by transgender people worldwide. Be an ally on March 31st and every day.