Canadian Association of Community Health Centres

Canadian Association of Community Health Centres Supporting Community Health Centres (CHCs) to improve individual, family and community health across Canada

We are joined by Jessica Zimmer, Infant Feeding Coordinator and  certified lactation counsellor at Parkdale Queen West C...
10/06/2026

We are joined by Jessica Zimmer, Infant Feeding Coordinator and certified lactation counsellor at Parkdale Queen West Community Health Centre in Downtown Toronto, ON as well as Laura Patterson - International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), full time non-RN IBCLC at Black Creek Community Health Centre and the President of the CLCA ACCL Canadian Lactation Consultant Association. I am excited to be discussing their work, innovation and lactation focused advocacy as we celebrate National Breastfeeding Week.

https://youtu.be/1lUZQgrqI1E

If you want to sign the survey impacting Ontario:
https://www.robinlennox.ca/accessible_infant_feeding_support_for_all_families_in_ontario

FINAL REMINDER: Join CACHC for a national webinar on measles and approaches to vaccine promotion featuring expert insigh...
10/06/2026

FINAL REMINDER: Join CACHC for a national webinar on measles and approaches to vaccine promotion featuring expert insights and the vital role of CHCs in vaccine outreach with diverse communities This Wednesday, October 7th! Register here: https://bit.ly/4h0HZOA

On October 2nd and 3rd, CACHC’s Knowledge Translation Coordinator for our Sexual and Reproductive Health National Projec...
10/05/2026

On October 2nd and 3rd, CACHC’s Knowledge Translation Coordinator for our Sexual and Reproductive Health National Project, Tarik Semiz, attended the Sexual Health 2026 conference in Vancouver, BC. At the conference, held by UBC CPD, Tarik discussed resources developed through the SRH National Project with participants and further expanded his knowledge of gaps and best practices in culturally safe and trauma informed SRH care.

Last week, CACHC Executive Director Dr. Iwo Effiong MBBS, MPH, PMP®  represented CACHC at the HEAL Reception in Ottawa, ...
10/01/2026

Last week, CACHC Executive Director Dr. Iwo Effiong MBBS, MPH, PMP® represented CACHC at the HEAL Reception in Ottawa, where she met with Minister of Health Marjorie Michel, Dr. Danielle Martin, and MP Gord Johns.

REMINDER: Join CACHC for a national webinar on measles and approaches to vaccine promotion featuring expert insights and...
10/01/2026

REMINDER: Join CACHC for a national webinar on measles and approaches to vaccine promotion featuring expert insights and the vital role of CHCs in vaccine outreach with diverse communities. Register here: https://bit.ly/4h0HZOA

On National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Canadian Association of Community Health Centres (CACHC) commits to advanc...
09/30/2026

On National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Canadian Association of Community Health Centres (CACHC) commits to advancing awareness of and meaningful progress on the 94 calls to action within the Truth and Reconciliation report. We acknowledge the intergenerational pain and suffering caused by residential schools and other systemic forms of racism and oppression of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people — past and present — that are rooted in our country’s legacy of colonialism. We humbly acknowledge our role and responsibility in advancing reconciliation and we commit to this journey, working in partnership with our members and other partners. We are working with our Indigenous-focused CHCs on a new policy guide for federal stakeholders and have shared a cross-commitment in our new strategic plan which you can review here: https://www.cachc.ca/about/

Join CACHC for a national webinar on measles and approaches to vaccine promotion featuring expert insights and the vital...
09/14/2026

Join CACHC for a national webinar on measles and approaches to vaccine promotion featuring expert insights and the vital role of CHCs in vaccine outreach with diverse communities. Register here: https://bit.ly/4h0HZOA

Final Reminder to join our AGM. Make sure you register and then add the link to your calendar.September 10, 202612:00pm ...
09/08/2026

Final Reminder to join our AGM. Make sure you register and then add the link to your calendar.
September 10, 2026
12:00pm - 1:00pm Eastern Time
Virtual, via Zoom
https://www.cachc.ca/2026-agm/
The Annual General Meeting is open to everyone however, only one member per eligible CHC may participate in voting. We hope to see you there!

Date & Time: Thursday, September 24th at 9:00 AM PDT / 12:00 PM EDTFR:La rougeole: le retour à l'éradicationComment retr...
09/04/2026

Date & Time: Thursday, September 24th at 9:00 AM PDT / 12:00 PM EDT

FR:

La rougeole: le retour à l'éradication

Comment retrouver et maintenir un statut exempt de rougeole?

Expert·es et personnes de terrain partageront leurs perspectives sur la situation actuelle, les défis rencontrés par les communautés francophones et les moyens d'agir grâce à la communication, à l'éducation et à la santé publique.

Au programme:

La rougeole: comment retrouver notre statut exempt de rougeole - une présentation de 45 minutes par Dr Brian Conway, pour faire le point sur la situation actuelle et les conditions nécessaires pour retrouver et maintenir ce statut.

Sur le terrain: l'expérience de RésoSanté face à la rougeole - Marie-Claude Fadous partagera pendant 10 minutes son expérience et les réalités vécues par les communautés francophones.

Tenir le cap face à la rougeole: communication, éducation et santé publique - Lucie Bucci abordera pendant 10 minutes les stratégies à privilégier pour mieux informer, sensibiliser et mobiliser les communautés.

La rencontre se terminera par une discussion permettant d'échanger sur les enjeux soulevés et les pistes d'action pour renforcer la prévention et contribuer à l'élimination de la rougeole.

Inscrivez-vous ici: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/RJ8-0FdaRwe4HV90F0iPNA

EN:

Measles: the return to eradication

How can we regain and maintain measles-free status?

Experts and frontline professionals will share their perspectives on the current situation, the challenges faced by Francophone communities, and ways to take action through communication, education, and public health.

On the agenda:

Measles: How can we regain our measles-free status? - A 45-minute presentation by Dr Brian Conway providing an overview of the current situation and the conditions needed to regain and maintain this status.

On the Ground: RésoSanté's experience with measles - Marie-Claude Fadous will share her experience and insights into the realities faced by Francophone communities during a 10-minute presentation.

Staying the course on measles: Communication, Education and Public Health - Lucie Bucci will discuss strategies to better inform, raise awareness among, and mobilize communities during a 10-minute presentation.

The session will conclude with a discussion offering an opportunity to explore the issues raised and identify ways to strengthen prevention and contribute to measles elimination.

Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/RJ8-0FdaRwe4HV90F0iPNA

Francophone CHCs do much more than provide primary care. They function as health, social, cultural, and community-access...
09/02/2026

Francophone CHCs do much more than provide primary care. They function as health, social, cultural, and community-access hubs. Their greatest strengths are their community responsiveness, interdisciplinary services, language capacity, and ability to build trusted relationships with diverse francophone communities. Read our Policy Guide to learn more about the work of Francophone CHCs: https://www.cachc.ca/francophone-health/

Les CSC francophones offrent bien plus que des soins primaires. Ils constituent de véritables centres d’accès aux services de santé, sociaux et culturels. Leurs principaux atouts sont leur capacité à répondre aux besoins de la communauté, leurs services interdisciplinaires, leurs compétences linguistiques et leur aptitude à établir des relations de confiance avec les diverses communautés francophones. Consultez notre Guide des politiques pour en savoir plus sur le travail des CSC francophones. https://www.cachc.ca/francophone-health/

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