Flemingdon Health Centre

Flemingdon Health Centre (Business Registration Number: 129904694RR0001) is a community-based, non-profit organization and registered charity that has been operating in Toronto, Ontario since 1975. The centre provides a broad range of free health care services and community programs aimed at improving the health and well-being of local residents, particularly those in the Flemingdon Park and surrounding neighbourhoods.

Mission and Services

The primary mission of Flemingdon Health Centre is to offer comprehensive, accessible health services and community support to improve the overall well-being of the community. It accomplishes this through partnership and collaboration with individuals and other local organizations.

The health centre’s core services include:

• Primary Health Care: Access to physicians and nurse practitioners for non-life-threatening conditions.
• Individual and Family Counselling: One-on-one and group mental health support provided by social workers and mental health workers.
• Chronic Disease Prevention and Management: Programs focused on diabetes, lung, and heart health, staffed by dietitians, nurses, and chiropodists.
• Health Promotion Programs: Targeted initiatives for seniors, women, youth, and newcomers, promoting exercise, wellness, and healthy cooking.

Beyond medical and counselling services, Flemingdon Health Centre leads neighbourhood initiatives and supports grassroots community projects that address social determinants of health.

Locations

Flemingdon Health Centre operates at multiple sites in Toronto:

• Main Site: Located in Flemingdon Park, offering comprehensive primary care Mondays through Saturdays with extended evening hours on weekdays. The facility is wheelchair accessible and equipped with supportive amenities.
• Fairview Site: Situated in North York near Fairview Mall, this site provides family and community health services including nursing, physician care, counselling, chiropody, nutrition counselling, diabetes prevention, and cancer resources. The Fairview location also runs a prenatal program.

Governance and Community Impact

The centre is led by a Chief Executive Director and operates under a community governance model that reflects the needs and diversity of its catchment area. It serves a diverse, multicultural population in Toronto, with programs designed to be culturally sensitive and inclusive.

Charitable Status

Flemingdon Health Centre is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency as a charitable organization, enabling it to receive donations that support its mission. Donations to the centre contribute directly to sustaining and expanding health services and community programs. Tax receipts are issued to donors, facilitating charitable giving with immediate impact.

Flemingdon Health Centre remains a vital community health resource in Toronto, committed to providing equitable health care and promoting social well-being through integrated and community-led approaches.

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