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Organization:
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Belleville and Quinte West Community Health Centre - Belleville Site
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Fax:
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Administration: 613-962-4149
Medical: 613-962-5669
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Address:
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161 Bridge St W
Belleville, ON
K8N 1K2
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Map
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Intersection:
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Sidney St and Bridge St W
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Hours:
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| Mon | 8:30am-4:30pm | |
| Tue | 8:30am-8pm | |
| Wed | 8:30am-8pm | |
| Thu | 8:30am-4:30pm | |
| Fri | 8:30am-4:30pm | Open |
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Executives:
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Sheila Braidek - Executive Director
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Service Description:
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Health centre focused on family and community health * health professionals assess and treat non-life-threatening injuries or illnesses * referrals to other local health services and personal development groups
Doctors, nurse practitioners, nurses and other healthcare professionals work together to provide primary health care services including physical assessments and treatment, nutrition support and social work counselling to registered clients- counselling
- diabetes education and self-management support
- lung health education and self-management support
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BQWCHC
- Community life skills programs are scheduled throughout the year * participants learn helpful skills for everyday life such as:
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Community Programs and Services
- Group programs and services to improve the health and well-being of Centre clients and people in the community * assistance finding community supports to meet basic needs
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Community Resource Assistance
- Assistance for individuals and families needing support or advocacy with day-to-day challenges
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High Risk Foot and Wound Care
- Wound and foot care for people with high risk chronic illness and advanced foot problems * provided at the Centre
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Managing Chronic Conditions
- Information and skills-based groups and peer-support groups to help people living with chronic pain, diabetes and other chronic conditions * scheduled throughout the year
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Mental Health
- Groups provide psychoeducation, social and self-help opportunities for individuals to work in collaboration with others addressing how to manage mental health symptoms, learn coping strategies and connecting with others whom identify having lived experience
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Nutrition and Food
- Community nutrition programs are scheduled throughout the year * they may include free meal programs, basic cooking skills, understanding nutrition, weight management, and programs for purchasing low cost fresh fruits and vegetables
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Nutritional Counselling
- Information and education from a clinical dietitian
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Oral Health
- Emergency
dental care and preventative (hygiene) services for qualifying people under the age of 65
with no access to any other forms of dental benefits such as private
insurance or other government programs * some restrictions apply
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Physical Activity
- Community physical activity programs * walking groups and seated exercise
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Social Programs
- Community social programs * to help adults get out of the house, meet others, and reduce loneliness * arts and crafts
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Telemedicine
- Coordinates Ontario Telemedicine Services (OTN) throughout Hastings and Prince Edward Counties
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Thrive - Support for mothers with addictions
- Supports for pregnant or parenting women (children ages 0-6) struggling with substance use
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Not a walk-in clinic
Practitioners:- Dr Kira Abelsohn
- Dr. Tristan Hadley
- Stephanie Nickerson, Nurse Practitioner
- Krista Smith, Nurse Practitioner
- Julia Miles, Nurse Practitioner
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Fees:
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Most medical services covered by OHIP
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Application:
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To become a patient of the Centre, complete the referral form * Wait list is approximately 2.5-3 years
Not a walk-in clinic
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Varies per program
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Area Served:
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Belleville; Quinte West
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Map
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