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March is Nutrition Month!
March, 2025
As a Community Dietitian, Phoebe is a passionate member of the interdisciplinary team at Black Creek CHC. She graduated from Toronto Metropolitan University in 2018 and is now an active Preceptor for TMU students.
As one of the dietitians supporting clients to develop healthy lifestyle habits, Phoebe is grateful to know she is playing a part in supporting future fellow dietitians to help families and folks navigate oppressive systems impacting health equity.
Learn more about Black Creek CHC’s healthy lifestyle group programs.
Care We Deserve – In the Community
February, 2025
Since the pandemic, Black Creek CHC’s care team and Community Ambassadors have been connecting residents to care – meeting them where they are at.
In addition to programs and services offered through the health centre’s two locations, this built trust bridges gaps so more residents are getting access to the care they deserve where and when they need it.
The care team worked diligently to get Black Creek CHC’s mobile health unit on the road. Today, the mobile health unit is making its way to neighbourhoods throughout the community, delivering health care services, improving access for clients who may not otherwise receive care.
This outreach is embodied in many of Black Creek’s programs and services, including the FREE Community Health coaching program to prevent Type 2 diabetes. Care team members bring a clinic on wheels to residents in the community for primary health care, diabetes foot care and other services.
To learn more about the FREE Community Health Coach program to prevent Type 2 diabetes, check out the community health coach profiles on the website and register today.
If you are aged 18 to 60 and live, work or go to school in North West Toronto, and if you have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, a family history of Type 2 diabetes or if you are part of a high risk group, you are eligible to register with a community health coach!
Making HERStory!
February, 2025
Black Creek CHC’s own Nurse Practitioner, Joy Brown made HERstory Saturday February 22nd debuting as the first Black female to lead the orchestra for Disney’s The Lion King production at the Princess of Wales Theatre in Toronto.
Aside from being an outstanding and compassionate member of Black Creek CHC’s care team, Joy is also a talented pianist and musician.
Congratulations, Joy. Bravo!! Bravo!!
Flu Shots & COVID Boosters
September, 2024
Even though the weather has been mild later than usual this season, it’s important to remember to get your annual flu shot.
Vaccine preventable diseases, including COVID-19 and influenza are still spreading globally. Vaccines help build and strengthen our immune system, protecting us against diseases.
Wheels to Wellness
August, 2024
It became obvious during the pandemic that clients were responding to Black Creek CHC’s community outreach.
During and since the pandemic, the care team continued looking for opportunities and spaces to bring the health care team together with clients.
Throughout the summer of 2023, Black Creek CHC asked the community where, when and how they preferred to connect with the care team.
You spoke up – we are listening. The solution is the launch of the Wheels to Wellness Mobile Health Van. Watch for the unit at festivals, fairs, and markets throughout the community.
AGM
June, 2024
For more than 35 years, Black Creek Community Health Centre has been offering programs and services in a culturally appropriate way to the residents of Black Creek.
Each year, as part of the health centre’s accountability to the community, the Board of Directors holds an Annual General Meeting, inviting the community to celebrate the year’s accomplishments.
This year’s Annual General Meeting, held at the Jamaican Canadian Association, hosted a full house of engaged community members who come together in appreciation of the work Black Creek Community Health Centre does to promote health and prevent disease in the community
Eat Healthy – Eat Local
May, 2024
Eating fresh produce is always beneficial, but if you can also eat locally, all the better. Luckily, Black Creek Community Farm is right in the neighbourhood.
The Black Creek Community Farm team is passionate about food and environmental justice.
You can pick up fresh picked fruits and vegetables at the on-site farm stand Thursdays 2 – 7 PM, from June to November, and through July and August, Saturdays Noon to 2 PM.
Need inspiration for healthy recipes? Check out the group programs monthly calendar for healthy eating inspiration.
Your Feedback Matters!
April, 2024
At Black Creek CHC, your care team is listening. The best way to learn about your client experience is to learn from your feedback. Please take the time to fill out a brief, anonymous survey – to ensure you are accessing the care you deserve.
The survey is available in English, French, Spanish, Italian and Hungarian. If you prefer a printed version of the survey, please ask a member of the reception team at the North York Sheridan or Yorkgate location?
Vaccine-preventable Disease
April, 2024
Is your family’s immunization up to date? If you are unsure of the timing or recommended vaccinations, you can check Ontario’s Publicly Funded Immunization Schedule.
If you need help with a letter from school regarding your child’s immunization status, or to confirming your immunization status, contact 416-249-8000.
If your school-age child requires immunization, Toronto Public Health offers clinics for students at Yorkgate Mall Clinic, 1 Yorkgate Blvd, Suite 202. No OHIP card required.
For recommended vaccination, available clinic dates and times, visit tphbookings.ca.
Register as a client to receive care at Black Creek CHC
March, 2024
People who live or work in Black Creek CHC’s catchment area (bounded by Wilson to Steeles, Humber River to Jane Street) are eligible to receive care from the care team and access services at the centre. No OHIP card or referral required.
If you have a primary care provider (Nurse Practitioner or Family Doctor) in the area, you need a referral to access services at the health centre. Your provider can complete a PACT (People Accessing Care Teams) referral form.
If you do not live or work in the health centre’s catchment area, the care team will connect you to the community health centre located near where you live. For more information, call 416-249-8000 or email info@bcchc.com.
Black Creek Community Health
Centre Achieves Full Four-Year Accreditation
March, 2024
People who live or work in Black Creek CHC’s catchment area (bounded by Wilson to Steeles, Humber River to Jane Street) are eligible to receive care from the care team and access services at the centre. No OHIP card or referral required.
If you have a primary care provider (Nurse Practitioner or Family Doctor) in the area, you need a referral to access services at the health centre. Your provider can complete a PACT (People Accessing Care Teams) referral form.
If you do not live or work in the health centre’s catchment area, the care team will connect you to the community health centre located near where you live. For more information, call 416-249-8000 or email info@bcchc.com.
Community Health Ambassadors:
Care We Deserve
At Black Creek CHC, Community Health Ambassadors are an instrumental part of the centre’s outreach.
Meet Emma! She is a health ambassador whose work connects clients to care at Black Creek Community Health Centre.
34th Annual General Meeting
The Board of Directors invited members of the community to attend the 34th Annual General Meeting & Community Celebration on Thursday June 22, 2023 at San Romanoway.
Hundreds gathered in the space for fun, food, and information, including “Amplifying Our Voices: Connecting Community to Research”, a presentation about community-based research, followed by the Board’s Annual General Meeting in recognition of the fiscal year’s achievements.