Brock Community Health Centre

Join us to learn how to cook healthy meals on a budget! Our diet is not only important for our physical health, but it is important for our mental health as wel...l. Evidence supports that nutrition can be a front-line approach to treating conditions like depression, mood disorders and anxiety. This group is a collaboration between COPE Mental Health and the Culinary Program at Durham College. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3jeffUc Runs bi-weekly, Thursdays starting Feb. 4 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. To register and receive a link please contact Barb at [email protected] #SupportingPeopleStrenghteningCommunity #mentalhealth #healthyliving #nutrition

FEBRUARY 2021 VIRTUAL PROGRAMS - Check out what's happening this month! All Brock CHC programs are free of charge and currently running on the Zoom platform. Registration required.

POWERFUL TOOLS FOR CAREGIVERS This free online 6-week educational program will help family caregivers build the skills they need to take better care of themselves as they provide care for others. February 3 - March 17, 2021 from 1:30-3pm... Contact Loretta at 705-432-3322 to register or for more information. Provided by the Central East LHIN Self-Management Program in collaboration with Brock Community Health Centre.

Questions about COVID-19? Join our COMMUNITY INFORMATION SESSION on Friday, February 8, 2021 at 1pm. Open to all. Registration required for Zoom link.

Just a reminder to help share the future of Brock Community Health Centre by participating in our Strategic Planning survey!

JANUARY 2021 VIRTUAL PROGRAMS - Brock CHC continues to offer wellness programs and activities for the community. Check out what's happening next month! All Brock CHC programs are free of charge and currently running on the Zoom platform. Registration required.

Questions about the COVID-19 Vaccine? https://www.durham.ca//health-and-w/covid-19-vaccines.aspx

Brock Community Health Centre is asking the community to take part in helping to design the organization’s future by participating in its strategic planning process through an online survey. It will take approximately 5-10 minutes and is available online until February 1, 2021. Your input will help shape the future of Brock Community Health Centre! https://www.surveymonkey.ca/r/WTRLQN6

Happy Holidays from the Brock CHC Board of Directors. Stay safe! https://youtu.be/RzpgC7VFhZI

BROCK BREAKFAST CLUB FOR KIDS - DECEMBER 18 Free breakfast baskets for families, children and youth needing extra help during the COVID-19 pandemic. Please contact Travis at 705.928.5952.

The Ontario Government has announced a province-wide shutdown beginning Saturday, December 26 at 12:01 a.m., lasting 28 days before reevaluation. Details on what this means for #DurhamRegion: bit.ly/3pdfm47

Flu Shot Clinic TODAY at the Manailla Community Hall from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. No appointment required! https://www.townshipofbrock.ca//upcoming-dates-for-flu-sho

Sign up for the Canada Learning Bond online. Eligible families may receive up to $2,000 for their child’s post-secondary education from the Government of Canada. For local assistance, please contact Loretta at 705.432.3322.

BROCK BREAKFAST CLUB FOR KIDS - NOVEMBER 20 Free breakfast baskets for families, children and youth needing extra help during the COVID-19 pandemic. If you have previously been signed up for the program, you will be contacted to see if you would like to receive a basket.

Please note that our phones are down at the Cannington Primary Care site. We are working on resolving the issue as quickly as possible.

If you are unsure about all of the information around COVID-19 that you are hearing or reading, please visit Brock CHC's COVID-19 Patient Resources page for reliable, fact-based information provided by the Ontario Government, TELUS Health, Public Health Ontario and the Public Health Agency of Canada. https://www.brockchc.ca/covid-19/covid-19-patient-resources/

Ontarians: Continue to follow public health advice. Practice physical distancing with those outside your household or social circle, wear a face covering, stay ...home if ill & keep your kids home from school when ill, wash your hands often & thoroughly, & follow gathering limits & rules. Ontario.ca/coronavirus See more

Flu Shot Clinic TODAY at the Sunderland Town Hall from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. No appointment required!

PASS IT ON...for every share of this post today - the VPCC will donate $1.00 to @BethesdaHouse.ca Shelter for Women and their Children. #passiton #littlethingsbigchange #gopurpletoday #loveshouldnhurt #easypeasy

The lower limit of 10 people indoors or 25 outdoors applies to all unmonitored social gatherings including parties, dinners, gatherings, BBQs or wedding recepti...ons held in private residences, backyards, parks & other recreational areas to reduce the spread of COVID-19. news.ontario.ca//ontario-limits-the-size-of-unmonitored-an See more

Brock CHC is looking for a Medical Secretary (Contract) to join our team! Click on the link below for the full job description. Posting closes September 25, 2020. https://www.brockchc.ca/careers-volunteering/

BROCK BREAKFAST CLUB FOR KIDS - SEPTEMBER 18 Free breakfast baskets for families, children and youth needing extra help during the COVID-19 pandemic. If you have previously been signed up for the program, you will be contacted to see if you would like to receive a basket.

Today we say thank you and farewell to Stacey who has provided exceptional service to Brock CHC for 8 years. We wish you all the very best in your future endeavours! You will be missed greatly by clients and staff.

Congratulations to the Brock CHC Diabetes Education Program for receiving Recognition Status by The Standards Recognition Review Committee of Diabetes Canada. The program has achieved a level of excellence in their delivery of diabetes education and services. https://www.brockchc.ca/brock-chc-diabetes-education-progr/

Another special thank you to our pals Candace Phoenix, Burnbrae Farms and the Egg Farmers of Ontario Zone 8 for their donation of fresh eggs this week for the Brock Breakfast Club for Kids. Without partnerships like this, our program would not be successful. There is still time to register for the program this week if you are looking for support during these difficult times. Please contact Travis Dukelow at [email protected] or by phone 705.432.3322 to register.

BROCK BREAKFAST CLUB FOR KIDS - AUGUST 28 Free breakfast baskets for families, children and youth needing extra help during the COVID-19 pandemic. If you have previously been signed up for the program, you will be contacted to see if you would like to receive a basket.

North Durham COVID Assessment Centre is now open in Prince Albert, serving residents of Brock Township, Scugog and Uxbridge. For more information about booking an assessment time, visit https://www.northdurhamcovid.com/

BROCK BREAKFAST CLUB FOR KIDS - JULY 31 Free breakfast baskets for families, children and youth needing extra help during the COVID-19 pandemic. If you have previously been signed up for the program, you will be contacted to see if you would like to receive a basket.

Free Wellness Workshop July 30, 2020 offered by Community Care Durham.

Brock CHC is looking for a youth (age 15-30) to fill our Community Development and Health Promotion (CD-HP) Program Assistant position through Canada Summer Jobs! Click on the link below for the full description. https://www.brockchc.ca//Brock-CHC-Job-Posting-CDHP-Progra

Effective July 10, it will be mandatory to wear a non-medical face mask or face covering entering any commercial establishment in Durham Region. Learn more about special instructions issued by our Medical Officer of Health https://bit.ly/2D9wHYZ

Have you seen our new activity boxes? Fun, engagement, education Staying active and engaged while physically distancing can be hard. That’s why the Alzheimer So...ciety of Durham Region is excited to bring activity boxes to front doors across Durham. Activity boxes may include (but are not limited to) Printed games Art supplies Small exercise equipment Deck of cards Food guide and recipes Information/resources This program is for persons living with dementia and/or care partners. *Formal diagnosis not required.* Must reside within Durham Region. To obtain an activity box, please contact our Intake Coordinator at 905-576-2567 ext. 5233 or 1-888-301-1106 or email [email protected] If you are a health-care provider, you can refer your clients through our First Link referral program. Under Additional Notes, please comment Activity Box. Depending on demand there could be a wait of up to two weeks. Quantities are limited.

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If you have previously been signed up for the program, you will be contacted to to see if you would like to receive a Breakfast Club Basket this month.

Beginning July 1st, we have two new workshops added to our available programming! Contact a learning facilitator for more information!

Brock CHC is looking for a Registered Nurse Diabetes Educator to join our team! https://www.brockchc.ca//Brock-CHC-Job-Posting-RN-Diabetes

Good morning gardeners! We are looking for tomato cages for our raised garden beds in Cannington. If you have some you would like to donate, can you please contact: Travis Dukelow Youth and Community Health Worker [email protected] 705.928.5952

Join Dr. Kyle, Commissioner and Officer of Health for Durham Region, on a discussion around COVID-19. This Friday via Zoom. See poster for registration link.

A very special thank you to the Cannington Lions Club for their generous donation of $6,000 towards the Brock CHC Capital Campaign! Pictured from left to right are Lion Doug Fuller, Lion Bo Enss, John Grant (Brock CHC Board Director), Terri Donovan (Brock CHC Board Vice-Chair), Lion Dan Poulton and Lion Walter Schummer. Thank you Cannington Lions for your generosity and support to the community!

Thank you to our mystery volunteers who planted some lovely tomato plants in our raised garden beds located at Primary Health Care in Cannington! Volunteers are always welcome and the great thing is, you get to enjoy the fruits of your labour! For more information about volunteering at the garden, please contact: Travis Dukelow, Youth and Community Health Worker at [email protected] or 705.928.5952

Even though the deadline for signing up for the Breakfast Program for Kids this month was yesterday, we still have some spots available to receive a kit. Please Contact Travis Dukelow, Youth and Community Health Worker for more information about the program if you are interested. [email protected] 705.928.5952

Another special thank you to Candace Phoenix, Burnbrae Farms and the Egg Farmers of Ontario-Zone 8 for their donation of fresh eggs for the Brock Breakfast Club for Kids this week! If you would like to receive a breakfast club kit this Friday, please contact Travis Dukelow, Youth and Community Health Worker at [email protected] or call him 705.928.5952 for more information about the program.

Congratulations to our very own Jennifer Josephson, Seniors and Community Health Worker, who was presented with the Tammy Rankin Legacy Award at yesterday's World Elder Abuse Day event hosted by the Oshawa Senior Citizen Centres 55+.

Free Breakfast Baskets for Families, Children and Youth needing extra help during the COVID-19 pandemic. If you received a basket in May, you will be automatically registered for the program and will be contacted by Travis.

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COOKING FOR ONE WITH ALISIA Tune in on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at 2 pm to meet Alisia Graham-Lee, Brock CHC’s Dietitian. Alisia will be discussing cooking for one and understanding and reading nutrition labels. To register, please contact Jennifer Josephson at [email protected] or call 705.432.3322.

Learning about diabetes with our very own NP Julie Carthew as part of our Health Promotion series on zoom!!!

Shout out to the Beaverton Horticultural Society for sprucing up the entrance of the Beaverton Thorah Health Centre. Great job!

A very special thank you to the Sunderland Lions Club for their donation of $25,000 towards the Brock CHC Capital Campaign! Pictured from left to right are Lion Kevin Gordon, Vice-President; Lion Brian Hodgson, President; and Ted Smith, Chair of the Brock CHC Board. Thank you Sunderland Lions for your generosity and support to the community!

LATEST AND GREATEST ABOUT DIABETES WITH JULIE Tune in on Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at 2 pm to meet Julie Carthew, Brock CHC’s Nurse Practitioner and Diabetes Nurse Educator. Bring your questions about diabetes and Julie will do her very best to have the answers! We will share strategies to manage your diabetes and stay healthy during these times. This session is part of an ongoing series of health promotion topics that Brock CHC will be providing to the community via Zoom. To register, please contact Jennifer Josephson at [email protected] or call 705.432.3322. https://www.brockchc.ca//virtual-health-promotion-session/

A special thank you to Candace Phoenix, Burnbrae Farms and the Egg Farmers of Ontario-Zone 8 for their donation of fresh eggs to the Brock Breakfast Club for Kids! We are grateful to everyone who came out to support the food drive today! For information on the breakfast program, please contact Travis Dukelow, Youth and Community Health Worker, at [email protected] or call 705.432.3322.