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SCHC wins two of five provincial awards

lhinconnection | 21 September, 2009 09:30

The Sandwich Community Health Centre (SCHC) located in West Windsor has been awarded two of five prestigious “Model of Care Awards” by the Association of Health Centres of Ontario (AOHC).  Chosen from among 75 Community Health Centres and satellite Centres from across the province of Ontario, the SCHC was awarded the Model of Care Award for Primary Care and the Model of Care Award for Health Promotion. 

The Model of Care for Primary Care was
awarded for the Well Women Clinic

The Model of Care for Primary Care was awarded for the Well Women Clinic.  This one-day clinic provided women with the opportunity to obtain cancer screening (breast and cervical). The centre was staffed by female health care providers, volunteers and translators, many of who donated their time. Women of all cultures were welcomed.  The presence of an all female staff ensured women of all cultures/backgrounds/ preferences could seek cancer screening in an environment that was comfortable for them.

The Model of Care for Health Promotion was awarded for the Community Corner Program. Community Corner was first launched in the 7 elementary schools in September 2008 with the intent of educating the West Windsor residents of the importance of pedestrian, helmet and rail road safety through fun and interactive mediums. It was determined that more programming was necessary. Currently a new injury prevention topic is delivered each month in all 7 elementary schools. The program has gained popularity and is now offered in a private Islamic school within our catchment area, after school programmers; numerous Ontario Early Centres and an Intergenerational Program has been developed to partner senior safety and youth safety inclusively.

The Centre was nominated by community partners throughout Windsor-Essex for the awards.  The award is designed to recognize those who show exemplary leadership.

The Model of Care for Health Promotion was awarded for the Community Corner Program

Executive Director Lynda Monik commented that “there is no greater honor than to be recognized by one’s colleagues for the work we do to deliver care to our clients”. 

The AOHC is the policy and advocacy organization for non-profit, community-governed, multidisciplinary primary health care organizations.  AOHC members are Ontario's Community Health Centres (CHC), Aboriginal Health Access Centres and Community Family Health Teams.

The Sandwich Community Health Centre addresses the physical, emotional and social well-being of residents in Windsor-Essex through the provision of primary health care and health promotion and prevention programs and services.

Lynda Monik
Executive Director
Sandwich Community Health Centre Inc.
http://www.sandwichchc.org/

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