cktimes.ca Archives: CHATHAM-KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRES ANNOUNCE WEBSITE LAUNCH AT COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP BREAKFAST
Originally posted on: Tuesday, August 24, 2010
A large crowd attended the launch of the new website.... |
CHATHAM-KENT - Several staff members of the new Chatham-Kent Community Health Centres (C-K CHCs) were on-hand Thursday morning when Executive Director Kristen Williams announced the Centres launch of its’ official website, www.ckchc.ca .
The Erie-St. Clair Local Health Integration Network, the Centres primary funding source, had hosted the website previously on an interim basis to support the newly developing centres. “I am very pleased to announce that our website is now available for the community as well as agencies advocating on behalf of their clients, seeking information that will assist in ensuring that people who have difficulty accessing health services are able to get the care they need.” said Williams.
“The Chatham-Kent Community Health Centres website is one of many tools the Centres are using to provide outreach and much-needed information for those people whose needs are not currently being met.” stated the Centres’ Board President John Zarebski.
The Community Partnership Breakfast was held today in the Aristo Room at Smitty’s Restaurant.
An overview of Ontario Community Health Centres was presented to the audience consisting of management and front-line health and social service providers from over 35 different agencies and organizations serving clients throughout Chatham-Kent and Walpole Island. Information was provided regarding the client intake process for people with specific health risks who do not have access to a primary care provider.
Primary care services will be available to registered clients of the Community Health Centres. Health promotion, disease prevention and community development programs will be available to all residents in an effort to improve the overall health of our community.
Delivery of comprehensive health services at the 150 Richmond Street location in Chatham began in early June followed by the opening of the Walpole Island work station in early August. The Wallaceburg location is scheduled to open during Fall 2010, with the interim site set to be announced in the near future.
For more on the CHC model of care please visit: www.ontariochc.ca
