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Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention
1230 Talbot St
St Thomas, ON
N5P 1G9
St Thomas, ON
N5P 1G9
519-631-9900
Toll-Free: 1-800-922-0096
Fax: 519-633-0468
Administration: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
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
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
Wheelchair Accessible
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 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
- 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
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
- Food and Eating Let's Get Cookin' - A "train the trainer" school-based food skills program for children and youth
Services and Programs:
Last Updated: Apr 17, 2024: Suggest an edit