Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities - Toronto - Eglinton Ave E - Community Health Centre

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 Team services include:

• preventative health care - screening, smoking cessation, teaching and education
• routine physical exams
• cervical cancer screening (HPV testing)
• immunization for children and adults
• assessment and treatment of acute and episodic illnesses
• on-going management of chronic diseases and the development of self-management skills
• pre and post-natal care
• triage service for urgent client medical conditions
• chiropody services
• therapeutic counselling one-on-one or with family
• nutrition assessment and counselling
• health education - healthy lifestyle 
• diabetes education and management
• after-hours phone consultation
• information, advocacy, service referral and practical support
• flu immunization clinics for CHC clients
• Access Clinic to provide easier access to newcomers with or without a health card

Services and Programs:

• Bereavement Care Support
• Community Hospice Volunteer Program
• Older Adults, Caregiver and Community Wellness Support Services