ID Clinic
The clinic provides assistance to obtain health ID including: OHIP card, birth certificate or Record of Landing. For individuals experiencing homelessness, KDCHC can register individuals for OHIP without address information. ID Clinic services are available at Mary’s Place and St. John’s Kitchen, or by appointment.
Breastfeeding Buddies
Breastfeeding Buddies provide breastfeeding support and information to new mothers in Waterloo Region through many free services such as the Me Breastfeed Workshop (a prenatal class for moms and their partners/support person), the Baby & Me Breastfeeding Drop In program at the 3 Ontario Early Years Centres and One to One telephone breastfeeding support. ‘Buddies’ are trained peer volunteers with personal breastfeeding experience who help connect breastfeeding mothers to community resources, current breastfeeding information and other breastfeeding moms. For more information please call 519 772-1016 or email mbuckner@kdchc.org
Diabetes Program
The Diabetes Program offers diabetes education and support via one-on-one sessions and group workshops. Registered Nurses and Registered Dietitians are both available to provide the support for a healthy lifestyle.
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Outreach Services
Clinical team and/or community health workers work with partner community agencies to offer support for people who may find it difficult to access programs and services at the health centre and in the community. The team may offer a range of services including foot care, general health care and I.D.application and replacement.
Sanguen Bus
The Mobile Clinic offers essential primary medical and mental health services, and works closely with outreach and other organizations to strengthen networks of care and support. The Bus is staffed with a nurse practitioner, a nurse and a social support coordinator to offer interdisciplinary care and support. A special focus is placed on offering services with dignity and respect and building relationship.
For more information on the Bus, its schedule and services click here.