What is a Community Health Centre?

Community Health Centres are non-profit community-governed organizations that provide primary health care, health promotion and community development services, using multi-disciplinary teams of health providers.

Primary Care

Our Multi-disciplinary team of physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, social workers and dietitians provide assessment, diagnosis and treatment and referral to other health care professionals when required. Our primary health care team also advises our clients on how to improve and maintain their health as part of holistic primary care.

Our Vision

We will empower individuals and the communities we serve towards optimum good health by being innovative leaders.

Our Mission

We provide excellence in accessible primary health care, integrated with health promotion and disease prevention programs and services to our diverse communities.  We view health as a state of physical, mental, spiritual, and social well-being.

Our Values

Our Guiding Principles and Ideals:

Excellence:  We focus on best practices, evidence-based approaches, ongoing evaluation, and continuous improvement in everything we do.

Innovation:  We strive to find the better way by seeking creative and ingenious solutions to every day challenges.

Accountability:  We are answerable to our clients, communities, and public, staff, and our funders for our decision, actions, and results.

Collaboration:  We make the best use of out individual talents through team-work, community partnerships, and other collaborative approaches.

Accessibility:  We are committed to breaking down barriers to good health in our communities, particularly for our priority populations.

Integrity:  We conduct ourselves in an ethical professional manner, demonstrating respect, honesty, and compassion.

Empowerment:  We facilitate individuals and communities to take responsibility for their own health.