What's New

October is Community Health and Wellbeing Month and Community Support Month - its an opportunity to celebrate and raise awareness about the vital importance of these healthcare services and the amazing work of the West Elgin Community Health Centre.

Standing Together for Community Health  /  Standing Together for Health Equity

#Standing Together  /  #CHWM

To send a note of appreciation to the Centre:

Thank a Staff Member

Dynacare Labs at the Centre will be closed on October 9th and October 16th. Please see below for details.

Hosted by the West Elgin Community Health Centre in partnership with the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich on Thursday, October 16, 2025, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Engage in small group discussions about important topics like primary care, mental health and addictions, housing, food security, children and youth, older adults, and transportation. Registration is not required. All are welcome!

Hosted by the West Elgin Community Health Centre in partnership with the Municipality of West Elgin on Wednesday, October 8th, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Engage in small group discussions about important topics like primary care, mental health and addictions, housing, food security, children and youth, older adults, and transportation. Registration is not required. All are welcome!

New exterior entrance banners are being installed at the Centre this week. The new banners are the initiative of the Centre's Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee (JEDI) and align with our strategic direction "Reimagine" notably advancing social justice. There is a bit of work left to do on the entrance way banners, but they are up, so please have a look the next time you visit the Centre. We sincerely thank the JEDI Committee for their hard work.

~Small positive acts are the foundation of continuous growth~

Dr. Welch is currently on an approved much needed leave of absence. Currently, we do not have a confirmed date for her return.

The West Elgin Community Health Centre fully supports Dr. Welch's absence and we wish her well. During her absence, our remaining Providers are working hard to ensure continuity of care. However, as they are carrying an increased workload, please be aware that it may take longer than usual to receive care. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we navigate this period together. 

Please be assured that we remain committed to providing you with the highest quality of care. Our dedicated team continues to work diligently to support your health and well-being. Thank you for your continued trust in our services.

Warm regards, Rick van der Heide, Primary Health Services Director

Join us on the Centre's lawn Wednesday, August 13th at 1:00 p.m. for the PRIDE flag raising. Help us celebrate and recognize the LGBTQ2S+ community!

Link to the Immigrant Survey - see below for more information

If you like to get involved in your community and to make a difference, we would love to hear from you to explore volunteering with the Centre. We currently need volunteers for childcare approximately twice a month. For more information, please contact Jenna.

Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, youth programming is not available at this time. Our website and social media will be updated when youth programming resumes. Thank you very much for your patience and understanding.