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Program:
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Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention
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Phone Numbers:
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519-631-9900
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Toll-Free:
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1-800-922-0096
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Fax:
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519-633-0468
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Address:
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1230 Talbot St
St Thomas, ON
N5P 1G9
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Intersection:
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Centennial Ave and Talbot St
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Location:
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St Thomas
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Administration: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
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Dates Available:
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Excluding holidays
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Executives:
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Cynthia St John - Chief Executive Officer
Dr Ninh Tran - Medical Officer of Health
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Service Description:
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Enhance well-being and reduce health risks, contributing to better population health * support population health through local data collection, research, health literacy, community engagement strategies and good governance for health * incorporate health in everyday settings * provide information, education, services, and resources on the prevention of chronic diseases and injuries
- food and nutrition information
- help to quit smoking
- Smoke Free Ontario Act enforcement
- alcohol and substance use information
- promotion of physical activity, personal safety, and injury prevention information
- mental health promotion
- health equity
- skin Cancer Prevention Act enforcement
Alcohol and Drug Prevention - Website with information on alcohol and other drugs, including local rates of use and local reports * link to guidelines on alcohol and cannabis use.
Food and Eating- Website contains links to community resources, such as Registered Dietitians in Oxford County, community meals food bank, and emergency food sources * resources and information to support food and eating for every stage of life; food in schools, reducing weight bias, and food insecurity
Alcohol and Drug Prevention
- Website with information on alcohol and other drugs, including local rates of use and local reports * link to guidelines on alcohol and cannabis use
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Food and Eating
- Let's Get Cookin' - A "train the trainer" school-based food skills program for children and youth
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Fees:
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Varies by program
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Application:
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Call or visit * no referral required
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Varies depending on service
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Interpretation services available upon request
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Area Served:
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St Thomas, Oxford County, and Elgin
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Last Updated:
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4/17/2024
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=142979
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