Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention
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410 Buller St
Woodstock, ON
N4S 4N2
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519-421-9901
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Toll-Free: 1-800-755-0394
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Fax: 519-539-6206
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Administration: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Application
Call or visit * no referral required

Eligibility - Population(s) Served
Residents of Oxford County

Fees
Varies by program

Executives
Cynthia St John - Chief Executive Officer
Dr Ninh Tran - Medical Officer of Health

Languages
English

Area(s) Served
St Thomas, Elgin County, and Oxford County

Accessibility
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Description of Services:
Programs and services to help people’s well-being and reduce their health risks * support population health through local data collection, research, health literacy, community engagement strategies and governance * work to incorporate health in everyday settings
  • food and nutrition information, programs, and services
  • help to stop smoking
  • Smoke Free Ontario Act enforcement
  • alcohol and drug use information
  • promotion of physical activity
  • personal safety and injury prevention information
  • sun safety information
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  • Alcohol and Drug Prevention Website with information on alcohol and other drugs, including local rates of use and local reports * link to guidelines on alcohol and cannabis use
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  • Food and Eating Website contains links to community resources, such as Registered Dietitians in Oxford County, community meals  food bank, and emergency food sources * resources and information to support food and eating for every stage of life; food in schools, reducing weight bias, and food insecurity
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  • Sun Safety Information and resources on how to protect skin and eyes from ultraviolet (UV) rays * includes information on sunscreen, skin cancer, and artificial tanning


Services and Programs:
Last update: Oct 16, 2024: Suggest an edit