Windsor Essex Community Health Centre

Overview

The Windsor Essex Community Health Centre (weCHC) is a Canadian nonprofit organization dedicated to providing equitable, safe, and quality healthcare services. It aims to support the community in Windsor and Essex County by offering accessible care close to home.

Programs and Services

weCHC offers a wide range of programs designed to address diverse health needs:

• Medical Services: The centre provides comprehensive medical exams, diagnoses, treatments, and referrals. It also manages chronic diseases, supports diabetes management, and addresses Hepatitis C and eating disorders[2][4].

• Community Programs: These include support for healthy weight management, adapting to the Canadian food supply, and addressing gastrointestinal disorders. Occupational therapy services are available for home safety assessments and modifications[4].

• Chronic Disease Management: Located on Lauzon Parkway, this service focuses on managing diseases through innovative approaches and self-management strategies[4].

• Street Health and Teen Health: Programs are tailored for vulnerable populations, including youth and those struggling with street health issues. These services are provided at different locations, such as Ouellette Avenue and Pelissier Street[4].

Locations

weCHC operates across multiple locations in Windsor and Essex County, including:

• Sandwich Community Health: Located on College Avenue.
• Chronic Disease Management: Situated on Lauzon Parkway.
• Teen Health: Provided on Ouellette Avenue.
• Street Health: Available on Pelissier Street.
• Leamington District Memorial Hospital: Offers additional services to the Leamington area[4].

Funding

The organization receives significant funding from the Erie St. Clair Local Health Integration Network (LHIN), which enables weCHC to provide its services without charge to clients[4].

Mission

The primary mission of weCHC is to provide the right healthcare at the right time to vulnerable populations in Windsor and Essex County. It aims to break down barriers to accessing healthcare services, ensuring that everyone receives quality care close to home[1][4].

[1] https://wechc.org [2] https://www.eriestclairhealthline.ca/displayservice.aspx?id=112337 [3] https://www.eriestclairhealthline.ca/displayService.aspx?id=198011 [4] https://windsoressex.cmha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Windsor-Essex-Community-Health-Centre.pdf [5] http://www.ontario.ca/page/community-health-centres