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COMMUNITY HEALTHCARING KITCHENER-WATERLOO BRINGS OLDER ADULT ACTIVE LIVING FAIR TO KITCHENER

Community Healthcaring Kitchener-Waterloo hosts their first “Older Adult Active Living Fair” at 44 Francis St. S., Kitchener from 10-3:30 p.m., June 21, 2023 to help older adults learn more about improving their quality of life.
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NEW HEALTHCARING ORGANIZATION LAUNCHES IN ONTARIO

Community Healthcaring Kitchener- Waterloo, formerly Kitchener Downtown Community Health Centre and Sanctuary Refugee Health Centre, celebrated their official launch at The Museum in Kitchener yesterday.
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Breastfeeding Buddies Program back at Cambridge Memorial Hospital

    After a long absence due to Covid, the Breastfeeding Buddies program is thrilled to announce their return to Cambridge Memorial Hospital to provide bedside peer lactation support to all families wishing to give their babies human milk! Families will also have the option of being matched with a trained peer counsellor on discharge who ...
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Sun Safety: Tips and Tricks for a Fun Day in the Sun

  As summer approaches, we all look forward to spending more time outdoors and soaking up the sun. However, it's important to remember that the sun's UV rays can be harmful to our skin if we're not careful. That's why sun safety should always be a top priority, especially for seniors. Here are some tips to help you stay safe in the sun:  ...
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Older Adults Active Living Fair

  One of the most crucial aspects of seniors' lives is their social connections. As we age, it's common to feel isolated and lonely, especially if we're living alone or have lost our loved ones. That's why building a community is so important for seniors. It provides them with a sense of belonging, purpose, and support.   This June, in...
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Waterloo Record Article: Waterloo Region health groups scramble to help newly arrived refugees

Waterloo Region Record article by By Cheyenne Bholla, Record Reporter Friday, May 26, 2023 re the combined efforts of Community Healthcaring Kitchewner-Waterloo and their community partners to provide supports to almost four dozen refugees who arrived in the region last week.    
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Sudden Arrival of Afghan Refugees Prompts Emergency Response

A group of KW4 OHT community health providers, including Kitchener Downtown Community Health Centre/Sanctuary Refugee Health Centre, Centre for Family Medicine, Grand River Hospital, and St. Mary’s General Hospital, have come together for an immediate medical response to the sudden announcement by the federal government of the arrival of Afghan refugee...
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First- Annual Holiday Lunch and Staff Donations Provided Almost 900 Meals to Community

The Kitchener Downtown Community Health Centre/Sanctuary Refugee Health Centre’s Community Wellness Team, working in unity with generous partners and donors, welcomed anyone in the community to drop in for some warmth, food and care items this December 22, 2022. The first-annual event provided almost 300 meals for residents of downtown Kitchener.
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