Kingston Community Health Centres

Unlock a Deeper Understanding of Poverty and Empower Change in this upcoming virtual workshop on September 24th. Designed for front-line service providers and managers, this workshop will equip you with the insights and tools needed to partner effectively with individuals facing poverty, fostering opportunities for success and growth. What You'll Explore: * The real impact of poverty on families * The hidden rules of economic class * Strategies to strengthen relationships * New tools to better meet individuals' needs Don't miss this chance to deepen your understanding and make a meaningful difference! Register now and be a part of the solution. https://ow.ly/RBF950TokQ8 #PovertyAwareness #Empowerment #CommunitySupport #Workshop

As we process the tragic events of yesterday, we send our thoughts and support to all those in our community who were and are affected. We remain steadfast in our commitment to our vision of a community that is inclusive, resilient, and healthy, and will continue our work to make this vision a reality for all.  https://lnkd.in/gzaYQ4Yy

We are excited to announce that Ben Gooch will be the new CEO of KCHC, effective October 15. Ben currently serves as the Regional Director of Community Support Programs at Providence Care, where he has garnered extensive experience over the past 15 years. Ben holds a Master of Business Administration and a Master of Industrial Relations from Queen’s University, further enhancing his strong background in both leadership and organizational management. For more information, read the Kingstonist article below: https://ow.ly/HmIA50Tht9H

Midtown Kingston Health Home will provide comprehensive, on-going primary care for its surrounding neighbourhoods, while also serving as an important access point for services like cancer screenings, prenatal care, well baby care, and sexual health services. Learn more about how this clinic is already making a difference in Kingston by watching the video below. https://ow.ly/lCSj50T6nPx

Kingston Community Health Centres (KCHC), in partnership with the Frontenac, Lennox and Addington Ontario Health Team, is increasing access to team-based primary care close to home for more than 8,000 people through our new Midtown Kingston Health Home. Read the full story below: https://lnkd.in/gqwR5fKx

"Harm reduction is health care. What we're doing is treatment. It is recovery. It's meeting people where they're at." If you're curious about the work our team at Consumption Treatment Services does or the impact the Integrated Care Hub is making in the lives of vulnerable community members, this video is a must-watch. Click the link below to learn more. https://lnkd.in/ggkuFDnZ

We’ve been busy! At this week’s Alliance for Healthier Communities conference, KCHC staff presented on three programs and topics: our Nurse Practitioner and Community Paramedic collab; Catalyst, our crystal meth contingency management program; and a session on AI, primary health care and privacy. Want to keep up on these and more of the amazing work we do? Sign up for our newsletter, launching this summer: https://lnkd.in/gpwxNr8Z #Alliance2024

"Start with what's strong, not with what's wrong." Cormac Russell in the final plenary on the role of community in integrated care, the importance of enabling people to feel valued & valuable, while remembering without justice and equity, there can be no wellness. #Alliance2024

A thought-provoking and powerful third plenary today with Dr. Mustafa Santiago Ali. So important to remember that #climatejustice is not separate from #racialjustice, #Indigenousjustice or #healthequity. #Alliance2024

So much food for thought in today's second plenary discussing the benefits, challenges and risks of AI in primary healthcare. #Alliance2024