Central Community Health Centre

Central Community Health Centre (CCHC) is a charitable organization whose purpose is the delivery of comprehensive primary care, illness prevention and health promotion through community programs and support to individuals and families in St. Thomas, Central Elgin and Southwold Township. We believe, with programming based on the social determinants of health and community needs, we can best serve the community. We provide comprehensive care through an integrated team approach to health care and prevention.

Mission: To support clients and communities through advocacy and action to achieve their goals for health and wellbeing.

Vision: Resilient communities, where every one has equitable access to quality care for their health and wellbeing.

Values: Grounded in a community development approach, we are committed to:

Equity, Excellence, Accountability, Creativity and Collaboration

• The Central CHC is located at 359 Talbot Street in St. Thomas and is one of 125 CHCs in Ontario.
• The Central CHC serves residents of Central Elgin, Southwold Township and St. Thomas.
• The CHC model of care focuses on primary health care, illness prevention, health promotion and working closely with other health and wellness providers in the community.
• Staffing at CCHC includes family doctors, nurse practitioners, Registered Practical Nurses, social workers, a chiropodist, a dietitian, a health promoter and a community outreach worker all working together as a team.