On Thursday, March 17, Parkdale Queen West CHC was pleased to host the team of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, MP Arif Virani and MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith–it was truly whirlwind event! Thank you to Nanky, Bronwen, Matt, Gab, Board member Rozita and our colleagues from South Riverdale CHC, and from BC Kilala Lelum Health Centre (Urban […]
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The original press release can be read here These investments will help respond to the toxic illegal drug supply and prevent overdose in Ontario and British Columbia TORONTO, March 17, 2022 /CNW/ – The evidence is clear that the COVID-19 pandemic has contributed to a worsening of the overdose crisis, which continues to affect individuals, families and communities across Canada every […]
A recent University of Toronto study, in collaboration with Parkdale Queen West Community Heath Centre and the Healthy Nail Salons Network, shows that nail technicians in discount salons are exposed to several chemicals widely used as plasticizers and flame retardants. The study, to be published Feb. 14 in the journal Environmental Science and Technology, found […]
On January 19, Mayor John Tory announced details of the new Community Crisis Support Service pilot and the four community partners that will help implement and deliver the service starting this spring. As detailed in a staff report going to Executive Committee on January 26, the new Community Crisis Support Service will provide a community-led […]
In Ontario, the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the ongoing opioid overdose crisis, leading to a significant rise in unintentional deaths due to opioid-related toxicity. Specifically, between February 2020 – the month before Ontario declared a State of Emergency due to COVID-19 – and December 2020, there was a 79% increase in the number of opioid-related […]
Recently, the province announced some significant changes to self-isolation requirements and testing eligibility due to the Omicron surge. Due to high case counts, limited testing capacity, and evolving guidance our approach to COVID-19 will continue to change. Key points of information: If you have symptoms, you can presume you have COVID-19 Most people do not […]
PQWCHC is able to support the community in downloading and printing vaccine receipts as needed. For support with this, please call Deb (Queen West site) at ext. 2234 or Sally (Parkdale site) at ext. 1265. We will make every effort to accommodate walk in requests for vaccine receipt printing at both main locations. Information on […]
Parkdale Queen West Community Health Centre will be hosting flu vaccine clinics every Tuesday and Friday, at both the Parkdale and Queen west sites. until December 17, 2021. Parkdale Site (1229 Queen St) Tuesday and Friday Afternoons Until November 29 To Book Call: 416.537.2455 EXT. 1222 Queen West Site (168 Bathurst St) Tuesday […]
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