A Year in Review at Chigamik
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This past year has been a year of change like no other. Like the rest of the global community, we responded to the rapidly changing reality of the COVID-19 pandemic and the implications it had on our daily lives.
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This global crisis has generated a great deal of anxiety, stress and uncertainty, and a range of challenges for members of our community. However, we've also seen a global outpouring of support, love and spirit.
We invite you to take a look at some of our accomplishments over the past year. While we face new challenges ahead, our staff, board, volunteers and partners will continue to work passionately to help create a healthy future for everyone in our community.
Merci, Miigwetch, Thank you.
Élise Robitaille, CSC Chigamik CHC Board President
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Chigamik continues to see clients in-person and virtually, when necessary. Appointments can be made by calling reception at 705-527-4154. For in-person appointments,
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clients will be screened for COVID-19 symptoms upon entering the building and asked to wear a mask. If you have a COVID-19 symptom, please do not enter our facility. Go home and call the health unit at 705-721-7520 or Telehealth at 1-866-797-0000. Our facility is not equipped to assess or test for COVID-19.
COVID-19 Assessment Centre
For up-to-date information regarding how to book an appointment at the Midland COVID-19 Assessment Centre, please visit the Georgian Bay General Hospital website at: http://gbgh.on.ca/midland-covid-19-assessment-centre/.
COVID-19 Vaccinations
If you are a rostered primary care client at Chigamik and would like to book your 1st or 2nd dose of the Covid-19 vaccine, please call reception at 705-527-4154 to book an appointment.
Information regarding vaccine eligibility and where you can access Covid-19 vaccinations in and around our community, including participating pharmacies and other walk-in and pop-up vaccine clinics, can be found on the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit website located here: https://www.simcoemuskokahealth.org/Topics/COVID-19/Vaccine-and-Immunization
The North Simcoe Family Health Team is offering 1st and 2nd dose Covid-19 vaccinations by appointment only. Additional information is available on their website at: www.nsfht.ca. To schedule an appointment call 705-526-7804 Ext. 0.
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Register for Chigamik's Fall Programs!
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With the goal of meeting the health care needs of our diverse community, Chigamik is pleased to offer new English, French and Cultural programs this fall - free and open to everyone in the community!
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Please visit www.chigamik.ca to register for one of our programs online.
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Are You Struggling with Sleep Issues?
Register for our 6-week sleep program
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Jessica White is a certified sleep educator and is offering a new adult sleep workshop at Chigamik starting in November.
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Learning good sleep habits is essential for optimal physical and mental health. This sleep program is for individuals who struggle to get a good night’s sleep, including those who have difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep and those who do not feel well rested following a night of sleep. This informative workshop uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia principals and provides practical tools to improve both the quality and quantity of your sleep.
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Health Equity: Chigamik Celebrates Community Health and Wellbeing Week
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Chigamik launched it's Get a Pulse campaign to the community during Community Health and Wellbeing week.
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From October 4 to 10, Community Health Centres across the province hosted a week of special events to help celebrate Community Health and Wellbeing week. The theme of this year’s week was Building Equitable Futures.
During Community Health and Wellbeing Week, Chigamik launched its “Get a Pulse” campaign to the community – an initiative to help build a more equitable and sustainable future. The campaign provides members of the community with the opportunity to learn about the environmental, financial and health benefits of pulses, while also having the opportunity to register for a “Pulses Kit” at no cost, along with educational videos and recipes. For more information about the Get a Pulse community campaign and to sign up for a "Pulses Kit", please visit www.chigamik.ca/get-a-pulse.
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September 30th, 2021
Chigamik Honours the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation
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A Sacred Fire was held at the Community Health Hub in hounour of the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation
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September 30th marks the annual Orange Shirt Day, which coincided with the first-ever National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This special day honours the lost children and survivors of residential schools, their families and communities.
Chigamik Community Health Centre, in partnership with the North Simcoe Youth Wellness Hub, MegaMindful Living, Tiny Forest Academy, Beausoleil Island National Historic Site of Canada and the Georgian Bay Métis Council honoured the National day for Truth and Reconciliation with a series of educational events for staff throughout the day and for the community in the evening.
“This day is very near and dear to our organization, and is an opportunity to further educate ourselves and our community on the history of residential schools in Canada and their lasting impact on our Indigenous communities. Georgian Bay has played a very important geographical role within our history, and has been home for many of our strong, resilient Indigenous communities. To truly show our love and support for our local Indigenous communities, we believe this event is a good first step as we all work together towards truth and reconciliation."
~Chigamik’s Indigenous committee
Activities celebrated at Chigamik included a drumming circle, sacred fire and tobacco-tie workshop. Activities offered along the Rotary Trail included an Orange shirt walk led by Greg Garratt and the Georgian Bay Métis Council, art activities and storytelling hosted by Tiny Forest Academy, and hot and cold tea provided by Megamindful Living. The evening concluded with a moment to honour the lost children of residential schools and their families as the sun set on Georgian Bay. Thank you to Chigamik's Indigenous Committee and our community partners for organizing this special day.
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A Special Thanks to Our Donors!
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We are very thankful to Streit Manufacturing in Midland for donating a beautiful "Every Child Matters" fire pit to Chigamik for the use of sacred fires and Indigenous programming. Chigamik's Indigenous Committee will use the fire pit to host seasonal sacred fires with the community.
A special thanks to HGR Graham Partners LLP for donating $1000 to Chigamik's National Day for Truth and Reconciliation activities. We appreciated your support!
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North Simcoe Ontario Health Team
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On September 18, the province of Ontario announced the approval of eight new Ontario Health Teams (OHT), of which the North Simcoe OHT (NSOHT) was one. There are four formal alliance partners in the NSOHT - Georgian Bay General Hospital, CSC Chigamik CHC, the North Simcoe Family Health Team and Wendat Community Programs – which will serve patients in Midland, Penetanguishene, Tay Township, Tiny Township and Christian Island. OHTs are part of a new approach to healthcare that brings together providers as one collaborative team. Working together, the NSOHT team aims to improve the patient experience and ease transitions between care providers, as well as have a shared patient record and one care plan for patients.
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Welcome New Staff to Chigamik!
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Lisa Ladouceur
Nurse Practitioner
Lisa has over 34 years of nursing experience, and spent the last 16 years working as a Primary
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Health Care Nurse Practitioner with the Georgian Bay General Hosptial (GBGH). Lisa is well known in our community through her work with GBGH, her previous work with Chigamik in a locum capacity, and over the past year for her clinical leadership as the Medical Director and Manager of the Midland Covid-19 Assessment Centre. Welcome to the Chigamik family Lisa!
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Tonya Pinkney
Executive Assistant
Tonya is well known in the community as a local entrepreneur and business owner. She graduated from l’École
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secondaire Le Caron and continued her studies at the University of Ottawa and Laurentian University. Tonya shares her pride in being a Francophone and Métis woman, and her love for Georgian Bay with her community. We are so pleased to welcome Tonya to the Chigamik team!
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