Delhi Community Health Centre
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One of the biggest concerns many people have expressed is that the COVID-19 vaccines have not been investigated in a large population. In fact, the whole world turned its attention to one common cause, and clinical trial numbers were actually very substantial, even when compared to other vaccine trials that we trust to be very safe. Coronavirus vaccines HAVE been tested in a very large population To give you an idea, Pfizer tested it's vaccine in a population of 43,651 ind...ividuals, and Moderna enrolled 30,351 participants. Participants were representative of the population. These clinical trial groups are much larger than a typical clinical trial group would be, and that is something to take comfort in knowing. While there is still much to learn about this new vaccine, it has been shown to be safe and effective. The vaccine has worked to prevent the occurrence of COVID-19 as well as diminishing the severity of infection if you do become symptomatic. What it has not yet been shown to do is prevent transmission, so while you get the vaccine to protect yourself from serious illness, it's unknown if you could still be a carrier and pass the infection on to others. This knowledge will come as we get a better understanding of how the vaccine works. Knowledge is power, so it is important to get your information directly from a verified source. Don't fall victim to accepting someone's opinion as fact. It could save your life. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact your health care professional.

Monday, January 11, 2021 We have made a service call and will update when the elevator is operational again.

Many people are asking the same questions about the COVID-19 vaccine. You're not alone! Have a look at what the Centre for Effective Practice has to say. Is it safe? Primary care providers and patients can be confident. Standards of safety, efficacy and quality have not been compromised to expedite the approval of COVID-19 vaccines. ... Did Health Canada rush to put this out? What now? Health Canada oversight of COVID-19 vaccines will NOT stop at approval. Health Canada will monitor the vaccine's safety and effectiveness now and into the future. Can we trust this technology? Isn't it too new? Research into the value of mRNA for vaccinations has been progressing for over ten years. Though the new vaccine is the first mRNA vaccine approved for humans, mRNA has been successfully used in cancer treatments. Do you have some questions of your own? Ask your healthcare provider for the most up to date information! Remember to ALWAYS consider your source. Many claims come to us from unverified sources that lead to uninformed, dangerous decisions that cause more harm than good.

COLDWELL BANKER BIG CREEK REALTY LTD. BROKERAGE is once again heading up the 25th Annual Delhi Christmas Toy and Food Drive this year! Please support this important charity, and help make Christmas special for those who may be struggling this year. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, the food drive will be accepting gift card an monetary donations only, in an effort to keep everyone safe while supporting our local food bank.... Donations can be made by way of: cash cheque (payable to Delhi Toy and Food Drive) E-transfer to [email protected] By visiting the Coldwell banker office on James St. in Delhi or Visiting donation boxes at participating businesses around town. Please call 519-582-1023 for more information and support this tremendous charity initiative.

In the coming weeks and months, Norfolk County will be receiving it's first doses of the COVID-19 vaccines. We are SURE that YOU will have lots of questions about what to expect, about the development process, the safety of the vaccine, and as we get closer to it's availability, how you can get it. Stay tuned to our social media pages and website (delhihealth.ca) for up to date information. We want to provide you with FACT BASED information so that you can make an INFORMED decision about your vaccination. Please do not hesitate to speak to your medical professional about any questions or concerns you might have. Rest assured, the vaccine is safe, it has gone through rigorous testing, and its efficacy has been shown. We look forward to sharing with you KEY MESSAGES and VERIFIED INFORMATION in the coming weeks and months.

Today, DCHC remembers. "Every year on November 11, Canadians pause in a moment of silence to honour and remember the men and women who have served, and continue to serve Canada during times of war, conflict and peace. We remember the more than 2,300,000 Canadians who have served throughout our nation’s history and the more than 118,000 who made the ultimate sacrifice." - www.veterans.gc.ca

Get ready to join the world’s biggest conversation about mental health on #BellLetsTalk Day, January 28! Now more than ever, every action counts, and every Canadian can play a part in their communities, workplaces, schools and at home. Learn more: http://bit.ly/35a94e3

LAST CHANCE TO SUBMIT! We are putting together a "cheeky" fundraiser cookbook for our Health Centre, and we want YOU to be a part of it! If you work for, or together with the DCHC in any way at all (as a volunteer, a program provider, a staff member, a community partner, a specialist... even a patient!) we want to hear from you! Send us your "ooiest, gooiest" indulgent recipe, and be entered for a chance to win a cookbook of your own FREE! We want to know what your favouri...te, feel good recipe is, so we can share the not-so-healthy treats and feasts we all know we shouldn't eat but love to enjoy! Send recipes to [email protected] by November 12 to be included! If you'd like to reserve your copy, contact [email protected] to be put on the list and help support DCHC and all the great things we do here!

We are putting together a "cheeky" fundraiser cookbook for our Health Centre, and we want YOU to be a part of it! If you work for, or together with the DCHC in any way at all (as a volunteer, a program provider, a staff member, a community partner, a specialist... even a patient!) we want to hear from you! Send us your "ooiest, gooiest" indulgent recipe, and be entered for a chance to win a cookbook of your own FREE! We want to know what your favourite, feel good recipe is, ...so we can share the not-so-healthy treats and feasts we all know we shouldn't eat but love to enjoy! Send recipes to [email protected] by November 12 to be included! If you'd like to reserve your copy, contact [email protected] to be put on the list and help support DCHC and all the great things we do here!

Visit our newly designed website and sign up to receive our new Community Health News starting next month! Www.delhihealth.ca

LifeLabs new hours! Monday-Thursday 8am - 4pm and Friday 8am - 12pm. Closed for lunch 12-12:30pm

We are back up and running ! Phones and Internet are working. Thank you for your patience.

Please note that our phone and internet are down throughout the Centre. We currently working on the problem with our service provider.

Struggling with back to school ideas for lunches? Check out this back to school healthy lunch options chart, created by our Delhi Family Health Team Registered Dietician. Stop by one of our local farmer’s markets for fresh and local varieties of fruits, veggies and much much more! ... #wholesomepickins #daltonwhitefarms

Considering quitting smoking or another tobacco product - or know someone who is? Access FREE convenient support for smokers with the Delhi Family Health Team Smoking Cessation Program at 519 582-2323 or check out the link below. ... https://www.smokershelpline.ca

Here are 6 tips to help prepare parents and their children to head back to school this week. https://www.canva.com//DAEEli/nJ5f3SdmrDMODZEV9qNMMQ/view

Learn breastfeeding basics and ask all your questions at this FREE interactive online workshop!

September is Pain Awareness Month. Use this #PainAwarenessMonth to promote awareness about pain. If you or someone you know suffers from chronic pain, call 519 582-2323 x 290 for more information about our Chronic Non-Cancer Pain Management Program.

From coping with labour pain to newborn care, learn everything you need to know!

Walk In re-opening this Saturday. Saturday’s only for the time being.

WALK IN CLINIC RE-OPENING Saturday Clinics Only Until Further Notice Saturday, August 8, 2020 onward ... From 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Please call 519 582-2323 EXT. 229 to book your appointment. All appointments must be pre-booked and a virtual visit will be offered first to ensure the safety of yourself, the community and the staff.

Are you looking for more information on how to eat better? Why not join the Delhi Family Health Team’s Registered Dietician FREE online cooking demonstration! Please contact Martina by email or phone: [email protected] or 519 582-2323 ext. 241... to save your spot.

Please share for anyone interested. Thank you

We are happy to announce that the Port Rowan Medical Centre will be re-opening on Wednesday, August 5th. COVID-19 Hours of Operation: Monday CLOSED Tuesday CLOSED ... Wednesday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Thursday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Friday CLOSED The Delhi Community Health Centre (DCHC) and the Delhi Family Health Team (DFHT) are taking preventive steps to limit the exposure to the coronavirus in their communities and workforce while at the same time taking care of patients who continue to need routine care. The DFHT and DCHC are respectfully requesting individuals wear a mask when entering the facility for any services. ALL APPOINTMENTS WILL BE TELEPHONE SCREENED. ALL APPOINTMENTS MUST BE PRE-BOOKED AND A VIRTUAL VISIT WILL BE OFFERED FIRST TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF YOURSELF, THE COMMUNITY AND THE STAFF Thank you!

Delhi Family Health Team Sexual Health Clinics Free and confidential - health card not required No referral required... Please call the Delhi Family Health Team @ (519) 582-2323 Monday to Thursday 8:30 to 4:30 and Friday’s 8:30 to 2:00 to book your appointment. Sexual Health Clinic Services: Birth control and counselling Low cost or free birth control Free condoms Low cost contraception STI testing and free treatment HIV testing Pregnancy testing, counselling and referral Sexuality and relationship counselling Immunizations for hepatitis A & B and HPV ( human papillomavirus) Pap testing Needle exchange program

All patients over the age of 2, please wear a non-medical mask when attending ALL in person medical appointments. A mask will help prevent the spread of illness from yourself to others, including other patients and your health team. It also helps preserve certified personal protective equipment (PPE) for healthcare workers and staff. Thank you for your continued support.

The Ontario Medical Association has created this great instructional video to walk you through proper mask wearing and care between use. It's important that the mask you wear is as effective as possible, so please take a couple minutes to check out this video!

*Please Share* Book your Health Care appointments for chronic disease, sexual health and acute needs. Every Tuesday and Thursday evening from 5 pm to 8 pm. Please call to book an appointment at 519-582-2323 ext. 269.

As we slowly begin to have more patients visiting our clinic, we would like to share this mask wearing information, so that both our patients and health care team remain safe. Please remember, if you are visiting the Delhi Community Health Centre, we ask that you wear a mask, and if possible, that you provide your own, so that we can provide a safer environment for everyone.

Our Postpartum Depression Group is now being offered VIRTUALLY! The FREE 7-week support group runs every Tuesday from 10:30am-12:00pm. You can register by email: [email protected] or can call Amanda at 519-582-2323 x282 or Wendy at 519-582-2323 x248.

IMPORTANT REQUEST Dear friends of DCHC, we are asking for your help. If you are visiting our health centre for any reason at all - to visit a doctor or nurse, visit a midwife, to access the lab or pharmacy any of our other services once they resum - we respectfully ask that you wear a mask. If possible, we ask that you provide your own PPE so that we can continue to keep our own team stocked and safe. ... Thank you for your help and consideration at this time. Your DCHC Family

Rediscover a healthy and joyful relationship with food! This FREE online workshop happens on June 10th at noon. Book your spot before it’s too late? By emailing Martina at [email protected].

Are you one of many Canadians who live with high cholesterol? Martina has a workshop for you! This FREE workshop will be hosted online on June 17, and is available to YOU! Sign up with our Registered Dietitian, Martina by emailing her at [email protected].

We'll rise up ... we'll overcome And we'll do it together. We might be doing things a little differently these days and our smiling faces might be hidden behind masks and shields. We might have to see you from a distance and talk to you from afar but know that we are here, heart and soul, for the health and well being of our community.... Thank you to those who have patiently waited, to those who have generously supported our efforts, for those who have fed us with delicious food and supplied us with PPE to keep us safe. The front line STARTS with you, and together we will overcome. We'll rise up.

EMS providers do much more than race to the scene and deliver to the hospital. Everyday these highly skilled professionals provide medical care and perhaps more important a hand to hold or a shoulder to lean on. We are thankful and proud of the outstanding work you do every day for our communities!

Have you heard? Our Postpartum Support Groups are now being offered VIRTUALLY! Our Prenatal and Newborn Health support team is adapting to the ever changing ways and want to continue to find innovative ways to support parents. To access the group, please email [email protected] or call 519-582-2323x282.... Group is run every Tuesday from 1:00-1:30.

Have you found yourself picking through your pantry more lately? Eating for the sake of eating, rather than to nourish your body? You are in the same boat as many people! Our dietitian, Martina, has been working hard to put together some great online workshops! Contact her for more information, and to register for this FREE workshop about Mindful Eating by emailing [email protected].

We don't know who it was, but we sure are grateful! Thank you to the anonymous donor who had Ritzy Cakes delivered to our clinic! We were so excited, and the delicious Oreo cupcakes definitely hit the spot! Thank you for thinking of us! We certainly are deliciously thankful!

PSWs are the heavy lifters of the healthcare system and on this day we recognize all their hard work! Thank you for being the heroes on the frontline

ATTENTION FARMERS AND AGRICULTURAL WORKERS !!!! PLEASE SHARE !!!! We are proud to once again be part of the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Clinic this year. Please note, patients can consult with a physician over the phone for most appointments, and have face to face visits for URGENT APPOINTMENTS ONLY. ... Please see the flyers in both English and Spanish/Español for specific details regarding clinics being offered.

Eating good food is the first and most basic way we can support good health and boost our immune system! Here's a video that provides some great tips! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6rXDBYEwos&feature=youtu.be

Have you heard? Our Postpartum Support Groups are now being offered VIRTUALLY! Our Prenatal and Newborn Health support team is adapting to the ever changing ways and want to continue to find innovative ways to support parents. To access the group, please email [email protected] or call 519-582-2323x282. ... Group is run every Tuesday from 1:00-1:30.