Bridges Community Health Centre

If you’re going out, there are ways to do it safely. Avoid crowded places, closed spaces, and close contact situations. And always stay home if you’re not feeling well. niagararegion.ca/COVID19

This year more low income families are struggling to make ends meet. If you can - please donate any unwrapped toy or pajamas or gift card for Port Cares Give a ...Gift program supporting low income families. Donations can be dropped off at 92 Charlotte St. or 61 Nickel Street Port Colborne. #Help #Hope #Opportunity See more

Hello all community members, we would like to let you know that our Youth Council is running a Toy Drive. If you would like to contribute, the donations box is ...in the front lobby. The toy(s) donated must be sealed. Thank you to anyone and everyone for your continued support. Stay safe and healthy all! See more

COVID-19 Update - Community Update - November 19, 2020 - This week's community update includes information about Niagara moving to the 'Orange-Restrict' level, ...new restrictions for food and drink premises in Niagara, the Niagara Region Public Health COVID-19 Community Health Survey and more - https://mailchi.mp/forterie/covid-19-community-update-nov18 See more

Community Flu Shot Clinics will be held in Port Colborne on Nov. 6 & 7 and in Fort Erie on Nov. 13 & 14 to support the communities of Fort Erie, Port Colborne and Wainfleet. The clinics are being held by appointment only - please call 905-871-7621 ext. 2227 to book an appt. and for more info on times and locations.

Do you have questions about what it truly means to be on a gluten-free diet? Are you curious about the benefits and risks of following a gluten-free diet? Join Anika and Athena on October 20th to learn more about this diet - registration details are in the flyer.

Day 5: Countdown to Halloween Be safe this Halloween weekend. Wearing a condom is just as important as wearing a mask.

NH NEWS ALERT: An online booking tool for COVID testing at our Assessment Centres is now available on our website: niagarahealth.on.ca/site/assessmentcentres People can also continue to call 905-378-4647 ext. 42819 (4-CV19) to make an appointment. Learn more here: bit.ly/3myY00v

The Keto Diet is the newest diet craze, are you curious about how this diet really works? Join Anika and Athena on November 3rd to learn all about this diet in part five of "The Diet Series." Registration details are in the flyer below.

We are excited to launch our new six-week webinar program - "The Diet Series"! Join Anika, our dietetic intern, and Athena, our Registered Dietitian, to grow your knowledge of different popular diets. Our first session on Oct. 6th is on Intermittent Fasting, registration details are in the flyer below. Register for a single session or all six. The best diet is one you can follow for the rest of your life.

We are getting very close! The Port Colborne Lions are proud to hold our annual food drive. However, please note the date has changed this year to SATURDAY, OCT...OBER 24TH. To avoid having weather set backs like last year, we have decided to host our annual food drive the weekend before Halloween from here on out. Donations are needed now, more than ever, with many people suffering hardships due to the pandemic. If you can donate, help us, help others! We will be taking extra precautions this year by having our door to door collectors wearing gloves and masks, we will not be knocking on doors this year so please make sure donations are left on your front step in a visible location by 9 am or if you are not on a route drop off can be done at Port Cares Outreach Centre on Nickel Street or at Christian Life Assembly on Barrick Road. *Note if you have cheque donations you can add Lions Food Drive in the memo and mail them to Port Cares, 92 Charlotte St, Port Colborne, ON L3K 3E1. Interested in volunteering for being a runner to pick up donations please contact Lion Laura 289-407-0106 or for driving a route and collecting with your vehicle contact Jan Fuaco 905-835-8157. Please help spread the word! Thank you, we look forward to having the best collection yet!

Don't feel well? Stay home. We’re seeing an increase in new cases who had COVID-19 symptoms yet went to work, school, public places before being tested. It’s im...portant that you monitor your health daily and if you aren’t feeling well, even if the symptoms seem mild, stay home and get tested. COVID-19 symptoms: https://niagararegion.ca/health/covid-19/symptoms.aspx Prevent the spread of COVID-19: https://niagararegion.ca/hea/covid-19/protect-yourself.aspx COVID-19 FAQs: https://niagararegion.ca/health/covid-19/faq.aspx

Attention 2SLGBTQ+ Youth! Are you feeling disconnected? Lacking community? Wanting to meet new friends? Join us for Virtual Queer Youth Collective! Contact Cele...ste for more information and to register. Call or text 289-321-0588 [email protected] #nfchc #niagarafallsyouth #covid19chc

Are you in need of some food assistance? Here is a list of organizations that are currently providing food services for those in need within the Fort Erie community.

This SPOOKtacular event is fast-approaching! Contact Celeste to register! Ages 14-18 Call or text 289-321-0588 Email [email protected] Quest Community Health Cen...tre @questchc #nfchc #niagarafallsyouth #covid19chc See more

The mobile cancer screening coach returns to Bridges CHC Fort Erie site on Wednesday, November 4th, Tuesday, November 10th, Wednesday, November 11th and Tuesday, November 17th, 9am-3pm and to Bridges CHC Port Colborne/Wainfleet site on Thursday, November 12th and 19th, 9am-3pm. All appointments MUST be pre-booked. Schedule your appointment by calling 905-975-4467. https://hnhbscreenforlife.ca/schedule/

Check out all the great workshops coming up in October! Visit www.pcworksemploymet.ca to pre-register or contact Sabrina at 905-834-3629 ext. 227 / [email protected] for more information!

BRIDGE CLOSURE | Bridge 21, the Clarence Street Bridge, will be closed to all traffic tomorrow, Tues., Oct. 27, 2020, from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. for bridge/road maintenance. The bridge will remain open to pedestrians. http://portcolborne.ca/page/Bridge_Status

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It is estimated that in 2020, approximately 12,000 Ontarian women will be diagnosed with Breast Cancer. This represents 25% of all new cancer cases in women in 2020. Learn about breast cancer prevention, visit: bit.ly/3hDAmgc

COVID-19 Update - Community Update - October 22, 2020 - This week's update includes information about Halloween, the updated symptoms of COVID-19 in children, face coverings required for those 2 years and older and more - https://mailchi.mp/forterie/covid-19-community-update-oct22

FIRE SAFETY | Next week is Fire Prevention Week, and we're Serving Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen! From Oct. 4 - 10, make sure to watch our social media cha...nnels & follow Port Colborne Fire & Emergency Services for daily safety tips. The Port Colborne Fire & Emergency Services is urging everyone in Port Colborne and Niagara to take some simple steps to prevent kitchen fires in their home. For more information http://portcolborne.ca/page/news&iArticle=3013

Bridge 21 (Clarence St) will be closed to all vehicles, tomorrow October 22 from 900-1600. Pedestrians can still cross so buses are not free.

Did you know? Pathstone now offers TWO Options; In person or Video Counselling. - If you are in crisis or would like to book an appointment to speak to a Pathst...one clinician, call our Crisis & Support line at 1-800-263-4944. We are here to help because #kidsmentalhealth is a 24 / 7 job. - To learn more about our Walk in Clinic services, visit https://pathstonementalhealth.ca/walk-in-clinic/ #youarenotalone #niagaraneverquits See more

It is important to remember that just because you know someone, it does not reduce the risk of transmitting COVID-19. This #Thanksgiving, only celebrate with those in your household and connect virtually with others. Please celebrate safely #PortColborne.

What should Niagara Region focus on to help support you during COVID-19? Take the survey by Oct. 5 at midnight: https://bit.ly/3j4un5R

A reminder to #StaySafe Fort Erie! The Town asks you to continue practicing public health guidelines. Please follow these steps to help keep yourself and others safe.

Flu shot clinic coming to Port Colborne (Nov 6 and 7) - also to Fort Erie (Nov 13 and 14) https://www.niagarathisweek.com//10227998-flu-shot-clini/

Check out what is happening at Bridges CHC in October!

The Government of Canada has recently created three new temporary support programs to support Canadians who are unable to work for reasons related to COVID-19: ...1) Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit (CRCB) 2) Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit (CRSB) 3) Canada Recovery Benefit (CRB) For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/2QHbREz

With case counts growing in Niagara and across Ontario, it's important to remember that your choices can affect others around you. Social events that may seem h...armless, such as playing sports with friends and extended family gatherings, can cause a wider spread of COVID-19 infections. This is why we're asking you to limit your contacts to your household for the next little while. Our choices can make a difference. Let's choose to protect each other and #StopTheSpread of COVID-19. niagararegion.ca/COVID19

RECREATION | The walking track at the Vale Health & Wellness Centre is now open! The City’s parks and recreation division is continuing to reopen recreation o...pportunities to provide residents a safe return to sport and recreation. Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. (it will be closed from 12 - 1 p.m. for cleaning) Walkers will be required to wear a face covering At this time, running will not be permitted. http://portcolborne.ca/page/Health_and_Wellness_Centre To make sure you stay healthy and safe while you #PORTicipate at the Vale Health & Wellness Centre, please follow the best practices as outlined by Niagara Region Public Health to limit the spread of COVID-19 in our community. These include: Practice physical distancing (six feet); Frequent washing/sanitization of hands; Wearing a face covering when indoors in mandatory as per the Niagara Region Face Covering By-law Monitor our health, stay home if we have any symptoms and get tested; and As we adjust to this new normal, let’s remember to be kind to each other.

Whether Niagara faces a new pandemic lockdown with all the social and economic pain that comes with it may come down to how people handle the long Thanksgiving weekend, says Niagara Region’s top public health official.

We are seeking caring and empathetic listeners to join our 24 Hour Distress Line Volunteer Responder Team. Apply now to join our virtual training classes in ...October. Chose between weekday classes beginning October 6 or weekend only classes beginning October 24. For more information, email [email protected] or visit us at www.distresscentreniagara.com for a copy of the volunteer application form. See more

Today is #OrangeShirtDay, where we recognize the harm that residential schools inflicted on Indigenous communities and honour those impacted. We also join together in the spirit of reconciliation and commit to ensuring that Indigenous children matter. #EveryChildMatters

THANKSGIVING - We the beautiful Fall colours that are popping up all over #PortColborne! Remember to plan a safe and healthy weekend however, you choose t...o #PORTicipate! Indoor gathering limit: 10 Outdoor gathering limit: 25 Consider celebrating virtually or outdoors Keep two metres (six feet) distance from each other Wash or sanitize your hands frequently Wear face coverings in enclosed public spaces as per the Niagara Region Face Covering By-law Stay home if you have any symptoms and get tested this long weekend. A reminder that Municipal offices will be closed Monday, Oct. 12, 2020. Staff will return Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020, at 8:30 a.m. to continue to assist you by phone, email, or appointment. If you require our Operations Department due to a road or water emergency, you can call our after-hours dispatch at 905-835-5079. For COVID-19 updates, including Port Colborne recreation and park amenities available to you this weekend, visit www.portcolborne.ca/page/covid-19. Welland Public Transit will not be operating the Port Colborne Community Bus on Monday, Oct. 12. Niagara Region services for Monday, Oct. 12: there are no changes to waste collection due to the holiday; Niagara Region Transit will not be operating, and their COVID-19 Info-Line will be open from 9:15 a.m. 4:15 p.m. Wishing you a safe & happy Thanksgiving Weekend!

The mobile cancer screening coach returns to Bridges CHC Fort Erie site on Tuesday, October 13th and 20th, 9am-3pm and to Bridges CHC Port Colborne/Wainfleet site on Thursday, October 15th and 22nd, 9am-3pm. All appointments MUST be pre-booked. Schedule your appointment by calling 905-975-4467.

COVID-19 (coronavirus) in Ontario Get the latest case data and updates, learn how to protect yourself and others and get advice on what to do next if you think you might have COVID-19covid 19. https://covid-19.ontario.ca/

Health Officials say Ontario is facing an upward trajectory with #COVID19 cases doubling every 10-12 days. Forecasts show that cases could reach 1,000 per day i...n the first half of October. Cases were highest in younger ages recently, but they are now "spilling over" into other age groups where there are more "tragic results". "With the recent rise in cases, we limited private social gatherings and tightened public health measures for businesses and organizations to reduce the transmission in our communities," said Dr. David Williams, Chief Medical Officer of Health. The main goal is managing ICU capacity to allow scheduled surgeries to continue. Hope to stay below line of 150 so hospitals and ICU can operate close to normal. Between 150-350 things become strained, and above 350 it becomes impossible to maintain non #COVID19 procedures.

Feeling down and blue? Stressed and anxious? Seniors, you are not alone. Recognize when it may be time to talk to a mental health professional. Find free mental health support. bit.ly/2FE0YAN

The annual Orange Shirt Day opens the door to global conversation on all aspects of Residential Schools. A discussion all Canadians can tune into and create bridges with each other for reconciliation. For more information, please visit: https://www.orangeshirtday.org.

How's your neighbour really doing? #buddyup https://www.suicideinfo.ca/resource/men-and-suicide/

Our COVID-19 Info-Line is currently experiencing high call volume and long wait times. Before you call, please visit our website to see Info-Line wait times and information about COVID-19, including answers to your FAQs: https://niagararegion.ca/health/covid-19/default.aspx

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