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Bridges Community Health Centre Corporation

Dénomination enregistrée : BRIDGES COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE CORPORATION

Numéro d'entreprise : 853843324RR0001

Bridges Community Health Centre Corporation

À propos

​Mission

To provide our community with excellent primary health care, health promotion, illness prevention and community development.

Vision

A healthy community where everyone matters. 

​Bridges Community Health Centre serves the communities of Fort Erie, Port Colborne and Wainfleet with a focus on the needs of seniors, children and youth, newcomers to Canada, and families or individuals with low incomes.

The staff at Bridges CHC includes physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, dietitians, diabetes educators, social workers, health promoters, community health workers, a physiotherapist, kinesiologist and physiotherapist assistant.

Our primary care team, support clients of Bridges CHC and our health promotion programs are available at no cost and open to all members of the community who are looking to improve their health. To promote healthy living in our communities, our programs and peer support groups can help you with smoking cessation, diabetes education, mental health, chronic pain management, stress management, exercise and healthy eating. 

Model of Care
Bridges Community Health Centre is a member of the Alliance for Healthier Communities, following a model of health and wellbeing. More details about the guiding principles and attributes listed below can be found on their website or by following this link. 

Guiding Principles

  • The Highest Quality, People- and Community-Centred Primary Health Care

  • Health Equity and Social Justice

  • Community Vitality and Belonging

 Attributes

  • Population Needs-Based Planning

  • A Community Development Approach

  • A Strong Focus on the Determinants of Health

  • Interprofessional, Integrated and Coordinated

  • Anti-oppression and Culturally Safe Practices

  • Accessibility

  • Community Centredness and Community Governance

  • Accountability and Efficiency

Community Health Centres deliver primary care services in combination with health promotion and illness prevention services with a strong community development focus.  In addition to promoting the health of individuals and families, CHCs are involved with initiatives that address social, economic and environmental problems negatively impacting people’s health. Governed by community members, and working hand in hand with the people they serve, CHCs also prioritize improving the health and wellbeing of populations who have traditionally faced barriers accessing health services.

ADRESSE DE L'ORGANISME ENREGISTRÉ

1485 GARRISON ROAD

FORT ERIE, ON, L2A 1P8