West Elgin Community Health Centre

Across the border, Indigenous fears spike amidst ‘U.S.’ immigration crackdown With ICE operations, multiple First Nations warn members about travel risks — despite treaty rights. Why Indigenous communities are on the frontlines defending rights for all

With global headlines dominated by ICE's violent arrests of migrants, including children — Indigenous people are finding themselves increasingly in the crosshairs.

“You get arbitrarily taken into detention for looking a certain way.”

Story by Crystal Greene.

indiginews.com/features/ice...

Alliance graphic with large partial Alliance logo of a multi-coloured asterisk, with text that reads: Looking for ways to give back to your community? Support your local community health organizations across Ontario. Giving Tuesday.

For #GivingTuesday, make a difference close to home in Ontario w/ your $$, by considering a gift to the #CommunityHealth organization near you. Funds help w/ community programs, resources for marginalized people and more! Find an org + their website here to donate: www.allianceon.org/find-a-centre

The West Elgin Community Health Centre is an amazing place to work and West Elgin is a beautiful area to live and play! Come make a community health care difference with us. Contact: dthomas@wechc.on.ca

Banners and logos for the 10 associations advocating at Queen's Park on November 17, 2025 on behalf of the For Us For You campaign to close the wage gap in Ontario for Community Health workers.

Banners and logos for the 10 associations advocating at Queen's Park on November 17, 2025 on behalf of the For Us For You campaign to close the wage gap in Ontario for Community Health workers.

Banners and logos for the 10 associations advocating at Queen's Park on November 17, 2025 on behalf of the For Us For You campaign to close the wage gap in Ontario for Community Health workers.

The Alliance is live today w/ our partners at Queen's Park as part of the #ForUsForYou advocacy breakfast in support of closing the wage gap faced by community health workers in Ontario. We're grateful for investments in #primarycare, and now we must support staff to sustain that expansion. #ONpoli

We need #ClimateAction Now!

Community Health and Wellbeing Month is an October initiative that highlights the importance of community-based health services showcasing organizations such as the West Elgin Community Health Centre. At our Centre we focus on health equity, and building stronger, healthier communities. #CHWM2025

We are looking for a #Locum Family #Physician to join our amazing #team.

October is Community Health and Wellbeing Month and Community Support Month - its an opportunity to celebrate and raise awareness about the vital importance of these healthcare services and the amazing work of the West Elgin Community Health Centre.

#CHWM
#StandingTogether

If you are not able to join us next week in Rodney, our Board is having a second Town Hall #Community Consultation on Thursday October 16 at 6:00pm in the Dutton Dunwich Community Centre. Thanks to Dutton Dunwich Council and Municipality for their support. #ElginCounty #OnHealth

Community Town Hall: Shaping the Neighbourhood #Health Home Model. @ElginOHT is hosting a public Town Hall on Monday, Sept 29, from 5:30–7:30 p.m. at the St. Thomas Seniors Centre. Come learn about the model, share your feedback, and help shape the future of #care in our #community. #OnHealth

Think #ClimateChange is the only harm? #FossilFuel pollution threatens every organ in the body.
🫁 Breathing problems
❤️ Cardiovascular disease
🧠 Neurological impacts
👶 Pregnancy risks
This is a full-spectrum #HealthCrisis. See Cradle to Grave climateandhealthalliance.org/cradle-to-gr... #Cradle2Grave

Please join our Board as we host a Town Hall Community Consultation on Wednesday October 8 at 6:00pm in the Rodney Recreation Centre. Thanks to West Elgin Council and Municipality for their support.

#ClimateCrisis

We have updated the banners in our main entrance to further show our support for #Equity, #Inclusivity and #Belonging.

Health professionals across Canada are calling on the federal government to act on the triple planetary crisis of climate change, pollution and biodiversity loss because our health depends on it.

Add your name to the open letter: planetaryhealthday.ca
#ClimateCrisis

As climate-fueled wildfires rage, CPPIB spotlights Canada's largest oil & gas producer — Shift - Protect Your Pension and the Planet Amidst another summer of heatwaves, droughts and wildfires forcing Canadians to flee their homes, the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) made a bizarre decision to profile its investment in ...

Amidst another summer of heatwaves, droughts & wildfires, CPPIB made a bizarre decision to profile its investment in an oil & gas company whose business model is fundamentally incompatible with the long-term retirement security of Canadians. #cdnpoli #fossilfuels www.shiftaction.ca/news/2025/8/...

UN's top court says failing to protect planet from climate change could violate international law | CBC News In a landmark advisory opinion on Wednesday, the United Nations' top court said countries could be in violation of international law if they fail to take measures to protect the planet from climate ch...

'Clean, healthy and sustainable #environment' is a human right, International Court of Justice says
www.cbc.ca/news/science... #OnHealth #CdnHealth #SDOH #ClimateCrisis

We should be prioritizing access to #CleanDrinkingWater in our #Infrastructure projects? #OnHealth #CanHealth #SDOH

Income inequality hit record high at start of 2025, Statistics Canada says | CBC News The gap between the country's highest- and lowest-income households reached a record high in the first quarter of 2025, Statistics Canada said Wednesday.

Income inequality hit record high at start of 2025 www.cbc.ca/news/politic... #UniversalBasicIncome

Our parking lot at West Elgin Community Health Centre looks a little different today. Hope you can come out to the Roots and Revival festival this weekend! rootsrevival.ca

Thanks to all who joined us in dedicating our #Indigenous #HealingGarden. Miigwetch to Elder Maxine for blessing our garden and sharing your truth, Claudia from @SOAHAC, Gayle for designing our bench, Jenna for planting the native plants, and West Lorne and Thamesville Horticultural Societies.

Please join us as we formally dedicate our #Indigenous #HealingGarden.

Please consider participating in this survey of the #2SLGBTQIA+ community in #Elgin and #Oxford.

If the world spent as much money on vaccines as it does on war, it would be a different place.

We are starting a new program over the summer - a Sandwich Generation #Caregiver Support Group!

Great work by Norwest #CHC. @allianceon.bsky.social

"With leadership, advocacy and direction from their boards, with lived and community experience informing their decisions, TAIBU CHC and West Elgin CHC are able to overcome barriers that both their populations face, and build strength and capacity in the community." #OnHealth #OnPoli

At the West Elgin Community Health Centre we support an exceptional team of nursing professionals serving Primary Care, Foot Care, First Five, Let's Connect, Diabetes Education and Health Promotion clients. Join us in celebrating our nurses during National Nurses Week May 12 - 18th and... always.

Celebrating International Transgender Day of Visibility #TDOV