Rexdale Community Health Centre

Rexdale Community Health Centre (RCHC) is a Canadian nonprofit organization dedicated to providing integrated and coordinated clinical and health promotion services to individuals and families in the Rexdale community of Toronto, Ontario. Registered under the business number 134913185RR0001, RCHC operates multiple locations within Etobicoke to serve a diverse population with a wide range of health and social services.

Overview

RCHC focuses on family and community health by delivering accessible healthcare through a multidisciplinary team of health professionals, including physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, dietitians, and social workers. The centre aims to support individuals in maintaining and improving their health through a comprehensive approach that includes clinical care, health promotion, and community development programs.

Services

The health centre provides assessment and treatment for non-life-threatening injuries and illnesses, along with referrals to other local health services. RCHC offers specialized programs including sexual health clinics with services such as low-cost birth control, pregnancy testing and counselling, free condoms distribution, and HIV point-of-care testing. Health promotion and personal development groups are also part of the centre’s offerings, addressing social supports and conditions that influence long-term health outcomes.

Locations

RCHC operates from several locations in the Etobicoke area to enhance accessibility for community members:

• Rexdale Community Hub at 21 Panorama Court, Unit 15
• Health Care Services - Sexual Health Clinic at 8 Taber Road
• Satellite Office at 222 Dixon Road, Suite 301

All facilities are wheelchair accessible and provide services during regular weekday hours, with some extended hours available at specific locations.

Community Engagement and Leadership

The centre is committed to community-led health initiatives, developing programs that improve social determinants of health and foster community well-being. Under the leadership of Executive Director Safia Ahmed, RCHC works collaboratively with residents and partner organizations to ensure health equity and responsiveness to community needs.

Rexdale Community Health Centre exemplifies a holistic model of community health that integrates clinical services with social support and health promotion, aiming to build a healthier, stronger community in the Rexdale region of Toronto[1][3][4][5].

[1] https://www.rexdalechc.com [2] https://www.rexdalechc.com/health-care-services-contact-us [3] https://www.torontocentralhealthline.ca/displayService.aspx?id=193487 [4] http://www.torontocentralhealthline.ca/displayService.aspx?id=60780 [5] https://www.centralwesthealthline.ca/displayService.aspx?id=193488