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NEW Health Promotion Programs and Workshops

Urban Kitchen - Youth Program (ages 14-17 years old) - Counts towards volunteer hours
The Vaughan Community Health Centre invites all youth to an Urban Kitchen Program beginning July 21 to Aug 18, 2010 at 12:30pm-3:30pm. This free program will provide youth with an opportunity to meet new friends, learn about different cultures and gain valuable life skills. Learn to prepare delicious meals and share your creations with friends and family. Please confirm promptly as space is limited. For more information contact Stacey at 905-303-8490 Ext. 151.

Money Management and Budgeting Workshop
Would you like to have a greater understanding of how to become financially stable?  Please attend this workshop on Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at 6:00pm.  For more information, please contact Sajan (905) 303-8490 Ext.150

Free Smart Serve Certification Workshop - Open to ages 19-30 years old- Must be out of school and not working
Get Smart Serve Certified—Getting certified  will help you find employment  in banquet halls, restaurants, hotels, or other  establishments that sell alcoholic beverages.  For more information please contact  Stacey @ (905) 303-8490 Ext. 150 or ssalmon@vaughanhealthcarechc.com

Identification Clinic - Open to ages 16-24 years old
Have you lost your identification: Canadian Birth Certificate, Social Insurance, Record of Landing, Canadian Citizenship. This workshop will provide youth with information about how to obtain identification that has been lost. For more information please contact  Stacey @ (905) 303-8490 Ext. 151 or ssalmon@vaughanhealthcarechc.com

NEW Diabetes Programs and Workshops
*Please note that our Program Calendar below will provide a brief description of every program we offer at the VCHC

Mindful Eating & Active Living Program (PDF Flyer) – Free Type 2 Diabetes education and self management for Italian speaking clients experiencing mental health and addition issues. Join our fun 6 week program. Summer sessions start on Wednesday, August 4th, 1:00pm-3:00pm.
Natalie @ (905) 303-8490 Ext. 137 or npetrella@vaughanhealthcarechc.com

*Please register by July 30th,2010. This is not a drop-in program.

"A Healthy You" - Every Tuesday - 5:30pm to 7:30pm
A 11-week weight management program that will help you learn effective ways to manage your health and lifestyle.  Presented by a Dietitian, Registered Nurse, Physiotherapist and Social Worker. 
Natalie @ (905) 303-8490 Ext. 137 or npetrella@vaughanhealthcarechc.com

Insulin Information Workshop - July 8th, 2010- 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Learn to manage your insulin with one of our Diabetes educators.  For more information, please contact 
Natalie @ (905) 303-8490 Ext. 137 or npetrella@vaughanhealthcarechc.com

Programs/Services

July Monthly Calendar

Our multi-disciplinary team serves all residents of Vaughan, with a special focus on seniors, youth and people living with mental health and addiction issues.

Our services will include:

• Family Medicine—complete physicals and chronic disease management
• Chiropody—complete nail and foot care
• Physiotherapy
• Diabetes—education and management for adults with Type 2 Diabetes
• Health Promotion—programs for seniors, youth and people living with mental health and addiction issues
• Counseling—healthy relationships, problem solving, stress management and crisis intervention
• Nutrition services

VCHC is a Scent Free Environment
In consideration to those who are sensitive to chemicals, the VCHC kindly asks you to refrain from wearing perfumes and colognes at the centre.
Please also refrain from smoking at least 30 minutes before entering the building

• All services are FREE
• Our building is safe, accessible and near public transportation
• Our multi-disciplinary team serves all residents of Vaughan, with a special focus on seniors, youth and people living with mental health and addictions