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Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention

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1230 Talbot St
St Thomas, ON
N5P 1G9
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519-631-9900
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Toll-Free: 1-800-922-0096
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Fax: 519-633-0468
iconPath Administration: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
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Excluding holidays
Last Updated: Apr 17, 2024: Suggest an edit

Application

Call or visit * no referral required

Eligibility / Target Population

Varies depending on service

Fees

Varies by program

Executives

Cynthia St John - Chief Executive Officer
Dr Ninh Tran - Medical Officer of Health

Languages

English

Language Notes

Interpretation services available upon request

Area Served

St Thomas, Oxford County, and Elgin

Accessibility

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Description of Services

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
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  • 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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Last Updated: Apr 17, 2024: Suggest an edit
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