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North Hamilton Community Health Centre

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Record #: HAM0656 Last Modified: 03 May 2013 Last Full Update: 28 Mar 2013
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Older Adult CategoriesCommunity Health - Counselling ; Community Health - Foot Care ; Community Health - Health Centres & Programs ; Community Health - Rehab & Therapy ; COMMUNITY HEALTH (ALL)
Location, Telephone & Internet
Address & Map
438 Hughson St N
Hamilton, ON L8L 4N5
 
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Located In CommunityHamilton Central
Major IntersectionHughson St N and Burlington St E
WardWard 2
Office Phone905-523-6611
Fax* 905-523-5173 
* Clinic Fax 905-523-8735
Websitewww.nhchc.ca/
Additional Websitewww.ontariochc.ca/index.php?ci_id=3175&la_id=1
Contact Information
Primary ExecutiveElizabeth Beader, Executive Director; Email: beader@nhchc.ca
Volunteer CoordinatorDiana DeSimone, Community Outreach Worker; Phone: ext 3008; Email: desimone@nhchc.ca
Description & Services
DescriptionA not-for-profit organization funded by the Hamilton Niagara Haldimand Brant Local Health Integration Network. The client population registered at the Health Centre is comprised primarily of residents of the North End neighbourhood wherein the Health Centre is located. 
 
The Health Centre responds to the health needs of individual patients and their families, as well as to the health concerns of the community. We are committed to providing accessible services, the empowerment of individuals and communities, wellness and illness prevention and comprehensive care. 
 
At this time our programs and services include: 
 
- Nutrition 
- Physiotherapy 
- Health Promotion Programs 
- Asthma 
- Diabetes 
- Client Advocacy  
- Consulting Clinics in Dermatology 
- Primary Care 
- Social Work 
 
* Multicultural Health Services  
* Pathways to Education 
* Community Gardens 
* Feet First Steps for Health Foot Care Program 
* Mother and Child Clinics 
* Seniors Community Kitchen 
* Healthy Moms Healthy Babies 
* Income Tax Clinic
HoursMon 8 am-5 pm, Tue-Thu 8 am-8 pm, Fri 8 am-4 pm
Areas ServedHamilton (City of)
BoundariesN of Barton St; W of Sherman Ave; E of Queen St
EligibilityAges: 3 year(s) and up 
 
* While most of the programs and services are available to all newcomer groups, some programs' eligiblity depends on clients' a) understanding of English, b) place of residence or c) immigration status 
 
* all clients are encouraged to phone in or access the health centre to ask about eligiblity criteria for specific programs
ApplicationAppointments for physician and nurse services, sign up for groups and community initiatives.
FeesNone
LanguagesEnglish ; French ; Interpretive Services - Cultural Interpretive Services - Available as required through translators ; Spanish - On-site ; Albanian - on-site
Other Details
AccessibilityFully Accessible
FundingMember of Association of Ontario Health Centres
Established1987
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Service CategoriesAIDS/HIV Clinics ; Asthma Clinics ; Community Gardening ~ Children ; Community Health Centres ; Diabetes Management Clinics ; Family and Community Medicine ; Family Life Education ; General Health Education Programs ; General Medical Care ; Medical Social Work ; Nutrition Education ; Physical Therapy ; Podiatry/Foot Care ; Podiatry/Foot Care ~ Diabetes ; School Breakfasts ; Smoking Cessation ; Wellness Programs