fhc ANNUAL REPORT 2011/12: A YEAR OF TRANSITION
FLEMINGDON HEALTH CENTRE • FAIRVIEW COMMUNITY HEALTH
15 Month Calendar
A Year of Transition... IN
October 2011 we said farewell to Executive Director Peter Yue after many years of dedication and commitment to Flemingdon Health Centre (FHC) and the communities we serve. Peter started with the organization in 1978 when it was a satellite of Sunnybrook Hospital and continued to pilot the centre through transitions, first to a Health Services Organization (HSO) in 1980 and then to a Community Health Centre (CHC) in the early 1990s. Being part of the CHC sector gave us the opportunity to expand our focus of health and wellness through health promotion and diabetes programs and our service area with the 2011 opening of a satellite location in the Don Mills Rd and Sheppard Ave area. Through all of these years and transitions, Peter’s leadership helped the centre remain true to our values and vision of communities that have “fair and unbiased access to the resources they require to enjoy good health.”
Above: John Elliott Right:: Peter Yue (right-hand side)
The search for a new Executive Director culminated with the hiring of John Elliott in October 2011. John came to FHC with more than 20 years of senior leadership experience in the not-for-profit sector. He demonstrated his commitment to the CHC model by working tirelessly to increase the number of CHCs in Scarborough. In 2005 he moved to Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities to develop new CHC satellites including the first Neighbourhood Hub, a new model of integrated health and community service under one roof provided by multiple agencies.
We are sad to see Peter leave after so many years of faithful service and, at the same time, look forward continued growth and transition fuelled by John’s strong commitment to collaboration, integration and community engagement. Elsewhere in this Annual Report you will find facts and stories about the services we offer, information on our finances and a list of partners. It’s been another exciting year full of many success stories which would not have been possible without dedicated work of our staff, volunteers and our Board of Directors.
Shabnam Ismaily President, Board of Directors
John Elliott Executive Director
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Food Security “The whole family liked the trip very much! We enjoyed the direct picking way, the fresh smell of the field, we even want to be farmers too! Thanks very much for the precious chance!” Farm trip participant “Thank you for a wonderful experience. I really enjoyed the change from city life to farm life for a day. Keep up the great work.” Farm trip participant
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ood Access Project: Our goal is to implement responsive and sustainable food projects through local leadership in the community. Growing Healthy Together – Garden Project: uses gardening as a strategy to address various aspects of food security. Men’s Cooking Corner: our first community program exclusively designed for and by men in January 2012. Partners included Hincks Dellcrest, Flemingdon Park Ministry, Food Access Committee Members, and William McCarthy - Food Access Member.
“I enjoyed the different types of cuisines that we tried out. I learned different techniques of cooking too.” Community Kitchen participant “I liked [it] so much because it was my first time to pick strawberries and I enjoyed it. Thank you so much.” Farm trip participant
For more details about these and other food security programs, please see our calendar insert.
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March 2011, FHC received funding for 2 years from the Ontario Trillium Foundation to build community capacity, increase program accessibility and encourage community engagement through a peer education model. Fifty eight local residents were trained as peer health ambassadors and underwent extensive training in program facilitation skills to conduct peer-led programs within their communities.
In partnership with Ontario Trillium Foundation, peer health ambassadors delivered programs/sessions in: Chronic Disease Self-Management, Community Kitchen, Community Wellbeing, Peer Tobacco Education, South Asian Diabetes Prevention, and Toronto Public Health – Diabetes Prevention. As of March 2012, 47 peer led programs/sessions were delivered in 7 different languages. We reached 611 community members.
“The program reminded me of the power of a small group of committed people as resources for one another and as assets to their community.” “I learned that peer health ambassadors can make a difference in this community.” “I learned that I can always do something to help myself to manage my chronic condition.” For more details about our programs please see our calendar insert.
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Diabetes Prevention DATE PROGRAM STARTED: 2009 NUMBER OF PEOPLE SCREENED: 2,600 PEOPLE CONNECTED TO OTHER SERVICES: 575 NUMBER OF CLINICS CONDUCTED: 130 TIME TO ASSESS YOUR RISK: ONLY 3 HOURS! “Finally, we know where we stand... in terms of our risk.” Gulshan - SADPP participant
THE SOUTH ASIAN DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM (SADPP) We reach out to the South Asian communities and Conduct Diabetes Early Detection Clinics A first-step check-up to identify those who are at risk of developing diabetes. The same day a prediabetes awareness workshop is delivered that raises awareness around the risk factors. Offer Workshops to Prevent Diabetes that are culturally-relevant and in your language The same participants who attended the clinic are invited back to attend educational skill-building Diabetes Prevention Workshops, where they learn how to make lifestyle changes necessary to prevent diabetes; eating healthier, learning how to become more physically active, managing stress.
Provide Referral Services (Connecting people to needed services) Participants identified as at-risk of developing diabetes are referred to their family physician to complete the second-step check-up and confirm if they are at high risk (pre diabetes diagnosis). Those already living with diabetes are referred to management programs. “3 hours changed my life!” Salma - SADPP participant “I am confident that I can maintain the lifestyle modifications. There is no going back now!” Mr. Chowdhury - SADPP participant
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Primary Care TOTAL CLINICAL VISITS (35,599) X-RAY
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rimary care (physicians/nurses) continue to provide quality care for the centre’s clients and as well are involved in teaching of first and second year family practice Residents and medical students from the Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto. The nursing depar tment also receives nursing students from various educational institutions. Our Chiropodists assess, diagnose, prescribe and carry out treatments including minor surgical soft tissue procedures and therapeutic treatments.
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Some of our foot care includes: • Prevention: screening for children and high risk clients • Palliation: routine care of non-curable problems such as corns, calluses, nail care • Curative: office based nail surgery, custom made orthotics, prescribing topical medications Our Nutrition Department provides: • Nutrition counseling • Cooking classes • Referrals to outside specialized programs • Physical activity classes, such as Tai Chi and Yoga
RETIREMENT We said farewell to one of our long standing family physicians Dr. Andrew Pedery (pictured above left). He came on staff at the centre in 1975 and prior to that was one of the centre’s first groups of Residents coming from Sunnybrook Hospital. Andrew worked at the centre for 37 years retiring in March 2012. While we are happy for Andrew, the FHC family and his clients will certainly miss him.
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HEALTHY LIVING SENIORS: a collection of older adults from different cultures who gather regularly to listen to presentations by speakers from health related organizations; to visit other service providers in the neighbourhood, and to visit interesting places in Toronto as social events! ACTIVE AND ALIVE: We launched a new fitness program in the winter, involving both a registered and drop-in group. Seven community members attended the 10-week registered program, which consisted of different health workshops each week, followed by a fitness class. For more details about these and other physical and recreational programs, please see our calendar insert
“The most important thing is the gathering, learning and teaching each other.” Knitting Club Participant (verbal translation from Mandarin to English) “When I come here, it’s like I’m coming home.” Knitting Club Participant (translation from Mandarin to English) “They are not lonely anymore coming here.” Knitting Club Participant (describing other participants feelings about the project) “It keeps me fit and alive.” Forever Young Participant (on their favourte part of the program)
“I was lazy in doing exercises. This program has encouraged me to do the regular exercises.” Forever Young Participant “It motivates me to exercise at home and stay active.” Active and Alive Drop-In Program Participant (on what they like most about the program) “Comparing the results from the beginning with the final ones, I could be proud of myself.” Active and Alive Registered Program Participant
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lemingdon Health Centre aims to provide meaningful volunteer opportunities to adult and youth volunteers who want to develop their skills, enhance their employability and complete their community hours. This year over 100 adult and youth volunteers completed 1,500 hours in volunteer placements at the health centre.
Two volunteers, Yaning Tan & Lesma Chang, received Kathleen Wynne’s MPP Service Award for their contribution to the community by supporting the Type & Talk and Tutor Me Please programs. Volunteers worked for various departments (Health Promotion, Social Work, Administration & Primary Care) and programs (South Asian Diabetes Prevention Program – Care Kit Launch, Infection Control Blitz, Fall Harvest Festival, Tutor Me Please, Youth Kitchen, and SHARP) happening year-round at the health centre. 65 youth volunteers were provided with meaningful volunteer placements in order to complete their mandatory community hours for high school.
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Education FOREVER YOUNG: includes workshops on a range of different issues related to adult and seniors’ health and well-being. This past year, 11 health workshops were presented. TYPE AND TALK: This year we facilitated 3 beginner computer programs. Participants learned the basics of Microsoft Word and Internet Explorer in a comfortable environment. We had two wonderful teachers join us, Sana Khan and Lesma Chang, who taught with patience and skill. For more details about these and other education programs, please see our calendar insert.
“Extremely useful and informative program.” Forever Young Participant
Flemingdon HEALTH CENTRE
MORE ABOUT OUR PROGRAMS
PROGRAM NAME & DESCRIPTION Advocacy
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Addressing Community Health FHC made a deputation in July 2011 on behalf of all GTA CHCs to the City of Toronto Executive Committee regarding the proposed changes to services and funding of city programs.
Issues addressed included reductions of funding to some Toronto Public Health dental programs and community grants and reduced community services such as library hours, bus routes, and community centre programming.
In February 2012, FHC staff presented a deputation to the Ontario Municipal Board regarding the construction of a second drivethru on Overlea Blvd.
Upon the request of the community, we supported by identifying the social, environmental and health implications for the community at large.
Food Security
Our goal is to implement responsive and sustainable food projects through local leadership in the community.
Friends of Flemingdon Park Garden Program The program facilitated large-scale workshops and recreational programs throughout the summer. In partnership with Toronto Parks and Trees Foundation.
Flemingdon Harvest Celebration attracted over a 100 community residents
Food Access Project Objectives: To raise awareness about food access issues in Flemingdon Park and to develop and implement community programs spearheaded and supported by residents. In partnership with the City of Toronto and Flemingdon Park Ministry.
A total of 35 community residents have participated in four community information sessions. 69% of those who attended are residents of Flemingdon Park.
SHOP at Flemingdon Park In May 2011 we launched SHOP, which is a community market that delivers free fresh produce to all community members! Fruits and vegetables are donated by the Food Terminal and transported by Second Harvest. In partnership with Flemingdon Park Ministry, Second Harvest, and Food Access Resident Committee.
Over 20,000 pounds of fresh food has been shared with community members. SHOP primarily serves as an opportunity to connect with community residents, host community events, and share information while promoting healthy eating.
Good Food Box Program This program improves access to affordable and healthy food. We launched the initiative in November 2011 with delivery of the boxes happening once a month. Facilitated by Tanya Lynn and William McCarthy - Food Access Committee Members.
In January 2012, due to high demand, we increased our capacity and boxes are now delivered 2x month.
Cooking Good Food In February 2012, we started this drop-in program in partnership with Food Share, co-facilitated and designed by Veronica Barde, Food Access Committee Member.
In 7 sessions, participants learned more about the Good Food Box, were introduced to new recipes, learned about local produce and enjoyed healthy lunches while meeting new friends.
Community Kitchen Programs Participants learn the basics of safe food handling and how to prepare fresh, affordable, nutritious meals. The youth learn about food, kitchen safety, and making nutritious recipes. In partnership with Flemingdon Neighbourhood Services.
5 programs with more than 80 participants; two were “parents and kids cooking together” where families learned about making healthy choices. We saw over 40 youth. The curriculum was expanded to educate youth about the principles of food security.
Colour It Up! Women learn serving sizes for vegetables and fruit using Canada’s Food Guide and materials from Toronto Public Health.
24 sessions provided an increased awareness of how to include more vegetables and fruits in family meals.
Make Your Own Future Realizing that unemployment and underemployment are the root cause of food insecurity. Facilitated by the President of Women Like Me, Karen Fraser, and Allison Jones, entrepreneur and business owner of Alisun Rocks. In partnership with Flemingdon Park Ministry.
Food Access member, Nawal Atteeq, planned and implemented this program which focuses on entrepreneurship and self-employment- launched in February 2012.
Growing Healthy Together - Garden Project We launched this initiative in partnership with Queen West and South Riverdale community healthy centres.
12 sessions increased access to healthy food, skill development and knowledge of food preservation and preparation in addition to promoting physical activity.
Food Space - Fairview Community For the past three years, Fairview Community Health has been involved with a local food security network that is trying to start a “food space” in the community.
This year the network was granted use of a room in Oriole Community Centre.
Other Food Security Initiatives Three trips to local farms throughout the summer with 140 community members attending. Helped Immanuel Baptist Church start a community garden on their property (a grant from Livegreen Toronto). Good Food Market and Festival throughout the summer of 2011, in partnership with Working Women Community Centre, working with over 15 youth volunteers; more than 200 community members attended these monthly events.
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Physical and Recreational Programs Healthy Living Seniors We offer a number of physical activities and recreation programs to enhance community members’ access to exercise and social opportunities as well as build on participants’ skills and improve their health and fitness.
We visited Better Living, East York Community Centre and Evergreen Brickworks; listened to presentations on osteoporosis, nutrition, hearing changes and cervical, breast, prostate and colon cancer; and we visited various Toronto landmarks.
Active and Alive Different drop-in health workshops followed by a fitness class.
All participants indicated that they exercised more frequently and noticed physical and emotional health changes. One participant’s waist circumference decreased by 12cm! Forty-five community members attended the fitness program.
Walking Group Our summer Walking Group enjoy walks through the Don Valley trails, takes the opportunity to engage in cross-cultural learning by pointing out different trees and flowers and even trying some edible berries.
The participants got the chance to experience walking with Nordic Poles.
Field Trips Community members enjoy field trips and explore different destinations in the city, while also becoming more comfortable on public transit.
The Forever Young program went on 3 field trips this past year, visiting the Ontario Science Centre, Centre Island and High Park. Thirty-three members of Fairview Community Health’s Knitting Club trekked to Markham to explore the area.
The Knitting Club Members of the club enjoy having the opportunity to connect with each other and the feeling of accomplishment when they finish a project.
Created over 50 knitted garments that have been donated to New Circles Community Services and 16 gowns were sewn for Primary Care clients to wear during check-ups.
Yoga A weekly class for flexibility, strength and relaxation.
Another successful year for the program with 24 sessions where participants improved balance and flexibility.
Tai-Chi An ancient practice for mind and body.
20 sessions provided many opportunities for seniors to connect.
DanceFit A fun cross-generational way to exercise, where Bollywood music and dancing play a major role.
The staff enjoyed hearing the sounds of Bollywood and cheers of the participants throughout the 20 sessions.
Youth Summer Sports Camp For children aged 8-12 who are able to participate in fun activities and stay physically fit during the hot days of summer. In partnership with Flemingdon Neighbourhood Services.
Over 20 participants enjoyed activities, made friends and won prizes at the camp!
Support New Babies Topics of discussion included realistic parenting, developmental stages, secure attachment, the importance of self-care and healthy eating for mom and baby. This was a collaborative inter-professional project among Social Work, Primary Care, Nutrition and Health Promotion.
We introduced a New Babies Yoga class: one hour of yoga for moms followed by an educational presentation.
Soothe Your Skin Participants learn to relax and socialize. Where the importance of self-care and self-esteem and the benefits of using natural products are promoted.
A community resident facilitated a workshop where lentils, oatmeal, or honey were used to make effective and natural skin products.
Resource Access Centre The Resource Access Centre is a community space used for job searches, homework and accessing social media. This room is a multi-function space and has been used for focus groups, meetings, Type and Talk programming and employment workshops.
The Centre saw 850 clients drop in to make use of the resources last year.
Community Engagement and Needs Assessment Project We met with 79 community members to discuss how we could respond to pressing health issues.
The top three priority programs for improving community health and wellbeing were: low cost/free dental care, fitness and recreation, and programs for children/youth.
Fairview Community Mobile Health and Community Information Fair The fairs are intended to address the identified need to enhance the accessibility and awareness of community organizations.
The launch of a pilot initiative to hold mobile information fairs at different public libraries in the Fairview community. Two fairs were held with 15 different organizations participating at the event and approximately 120 people attending.
Community Well-Being Information workshops held both at the centre and in the community to inform participants about their rights, services and resources available in the community. In partnership with Flemingdon Neighbourhood Services.
Using social determinants of health principles, our sessions have a diverse focus that relates to housing, employment, education, family services and newcomer supports.
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Women Supporting Women, Yoga and Discussion Group A drop-in focusing on women’s physical and emotional health. Three different sessions were held with the program offering one hour of yoga every week.
Over 40 different community members have attended a yoga class this past year, with an average of 17 people per class.
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Participants can draw on meditation practices to manage the stress in their lives.
Participants have noted that MBSR has given them a greater ability to manage stress, manage physical and emotional pain as well as symptoms of anxiety and depression.
Education Employment Access This year we hosted professional development courses for those seeking employment. FHC is now a student placement site for George Brown College’s Career Counseling program.
Students coordinated workshops and connected with clients to work one-on-one on resumes and interview skills.
Money Smart The 6-week financial literacy program is offered twice a year. The focus is on developing budgeting skills, credit management and enhancing understanding of consumer rights and protection.
Participants showed an increased level of comfort in dealing with finances, and were able to enroll in governmentsponsored programs to motivate individuals for long-term planning of RRSP and RESPs.
Forever Young The Forever Young Drop-In Program for adults includes workshops on a range of different issues related to adult and seniors’ health and wellbeing.
10 health workshops were presented on a wide variety of topics, including cancer awareness, identity theft and brain health.
Outreach Events Offering educational sessions throughout our catchment area, providing health information and educational resources to hundreds of community residents.
Residents attended the Working Women Community Information Fair, Health Promotion Fair at Adventure Place, and Shelley Carroll’s Peanut Town Festival. Information sessions were also delivered for parents and teachers at local schools.
Love Your Heart This program provides information on how to keep your hear t healthy through physical activity, stress reduction, nutrition and much more.
Four sessions provided twice a year were well-attended.
Also delivered: 3 CPR certification courses, time management and goal-setting workshops, facilitation skills and stress management.
Youth Youth Sarcoma Initiative To spread the message for more sarcoma-related research so that a cure can be reached in our lifetime.
The YSI has fundraised over $600 for the Hospital for Sick Kids, which will go towards sarcoma research.
Youth-led research: 3 youth researchers presented the You Belong Asset-Mapping research to 20 youth researchers at York University in August 2011. We partnered with the Youth Sarcoma Initiative, a student group from Marc Garneau Collegiate Institute, to secure funding from Toronto Public Health. Youth We Belong Received funding from the Trillium Foundation for the next 3 years to continue building the Youth Service Network and creating meaningful opportunities for youth.
From Trillium: “This network model is a unique and innovative response to collaboration and resource-sharing and we’d like to share this model with other Networks and groups.”
Youth Service Network website: http://ysnwebelong.ca A “one-stop shop” for youth and families in Flemingdon Park, Thorncliffe Park, Victoria Village, and O’Connor to find out about programs and events, job postings, and important issues! In partnership with Public Health, PFR, TNO, FNS, Hincks-Dellcrest, and TESS.
In March 2012 we had over 500 visitors to the website!
Youth Employment Advancement Program YEAP planning involves 9 organizations using a youth facilitator model.
During March Break 40 youth from Flemingdon Park, Thorncliffe Park, Victoria Village, and O’Connor learned to use TTC and connected with cultural and educational institutions downtown. Coordinated successful YEAP program for 20 youth.
My City My City Pan-Neighbourhood March Break event expanded. In partnership with PFR, TNO, FNS, Hincks-Dellcrest.
A total of 40 youth took part in the My City program from 3 different areas.
Youth Symposium A FIRST EVER Youth-led networking and showcasing event.
35 youth leaders from 9 youth groups doing community development work in the Flemingdon Park-O’Connor Priority Neighbourhood.
20 youth received unique pre-employment training such as CPR, Job Search 101, and Mentorship from a collaborative of 7 organizations.
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Showing our Colours A textile art exhibition in the spring of 2011, in partnership with Valley Park Middle School, Hincks-Dellcrest Centre, East York Town Centre, Ontario Arts Council.
This exhibition of vivid banners and bold emblems showcases the artwork of 65 youth and parents who participated in the Art Valley Park program in 2010-2011
ARTSTART Combing theatre, knowledge and experience to exploring healthy choices, as well as, the facts and myths around substance use and misuse. With the pre-teen and teen residents in the Villaways community and in partnership with Art Starts and Social Work at Fairview.
FLEMINGDON HEALTH CENTRE 10 Gateway Boulevard, Toronto, Ontario, M3C 3A1 T (416) 429-4991 • F (416) 422-3573 • E fhcinfo@fhc-chc.com FAIRVIEW COMMUNITY HEALTH 5 Fairview Mall Drive, Suite 359, Toronto, Ontario, M2J 2Z1 T (416) 640-5298 www.fhc-chc.com
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Support “I appreciate the staff of the community health centre, because I think its activities have two different benefits for me. The first benefit was gaining much information and education. Another one was preventing depression, because you know newcomers having left home miss many things and in this new country they haven’t any job so they have a lot of free time. And your programs can fill out all of these times so they don’t think more about their country and they don’t become sad or depressed. Thank you again.” Focus Group Participant, Community Engagement a Needs Assessment Project, June 2011
“Every day is like trying to survive.”
Focus Group Participant (discussing challenges affecting her health, Community Engagement and Needs Assessment Project, June 2011)
“We need more events like this!”
Community member at Fairview Community Mobile Health and Community Information Fair
“Lots of information at our fingertips!”
Community member at Fairview Community Mobile Health and Community Information Fair
NEW BABIES: We ran our pilot post-natal program this fall successfully with the New Babies program. Topics of discussion included realistic parenting, developmental stages, secure attachment, the importance of self-care and healthy eating. SUPPORT ON DEMAND: Single-session therapy provides a one-time solution focused session to help individuals and families connect to resources and get feedback and recommendations on issues when they need it most.
For more details about these and other support programs, please see our calendar insert
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Arts Program 2012 Program MARCH BREAK ARTS FEST FOR FAMILIES Over 70 children, youth and parents attended Fairview Community Health for the week and worked on a variety of different arts projects, including hand-crafted picture frames, family collages and treasure chests. The program created a space for family members to connect with each other, other families in the community and the health centre, as well as to get creative and have fun!
For more details about our programs please see our calendar insert
ART VALLEY PARK Groups of youth, women and family members explore personal identities and strengths through the use of colour, symbols and fabric collage. In partnership with Valley Park Middle School, Hincks-Dellcrest Centre, East York Town Centre.
2nd annual Art Valley Park exhibition took place at East York Town Centre in the spring of 2012. This inspiring exhibition Entitled ‘Joining Our Threads’ displayed unique textile art created by the participants of the Art Valley Park Program. “…Thank you all for the wonderful program. We really had fun, lots of learning things, new creative things…It was really useful for a people like us.” Parent Participant, March Break Arts Fest for Families 2012 Program “We had a great time. We have made friends. I think it is great!” Child Participant, March Break Arts Fest for Families 2012 Program
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Advocacy
ADDRESSING COMMUNITY HEALTH FHC made a deputation in July 2011 on behalf of all GTA CHCs to the City of Toronto Executive Committee regarding the proposed changes to services and funding of city programs. SEEKING SOLUTIONS FOR ACCESS TO SERVICES FHC continues to undertake critical work and action around key areas of concern for people in our community, including: Uninsured Clients: Two FHC staff members sit on the Women’s College Hospital Network on Uninsured Clients, working with
professionals across the health-care, community and social services sectors around the issue of access to health care for uninsured people in Toronto, Ontario and Canada. In February 2012, five FHC staff members attended the ‘Seeking Solutions Symposium’, a health ethics, research evidence and knowledge translation symposium on the issue of access to health care
for uninsured people in Canada. The staff brought back ideas to FHC and will continue to do work around this important health issue for people in our community. In addition, they facilitated a discussion in the inter-agency meeting in order to raise greater awareness and address barrier to services. For more details about our advocacy work, please see our calendar insert
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Youth For more details about these and other youth programs, please see our calendar insert.
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Group Activities GROUP ACTIVITIES (8,522) DON MILLS DIABETES EDUCATION
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Diabetes Education The DMDEP team remains focused on delivering individualized self-management diabetes education programs that can meet the cultural and language needs of the clients. This includes one-on-one counselling and group education sessions for clients living with Type 2 diabetes. DMDEP is funded by the Ministry of Health & Long-Term Care. 126 sessions were delivered including special topics such as Fasting and Diabetes Management during Ramadan, Foot Care, Cooking Demo, Label Reading and Walking Program.
“I was very discouraged about my diabetes. Since joining DMDEP, my blood sugar has gone down from 14.0 to 7.0. I feel more hopeful now about the future, thanks to the staff of the program.” Kavitha, DM DEP client “I learned how I can enjoy the food I love and the same time, manage my diabetes, I’m no longer afraid to make small changes in my food and exercise. The results are good and diabetes is now under control.” Yin, DM DEP client
DON MILLS DIABETES EDUCATION PROGRAM (DM DEP) continues to provide diabetes education services in the communities it serves with a focus on selfmanagement. This year, DMDEP has served over 1,000 clients living with Type 2 diabetes. • Community clinics in seniors’ buildings and organizations, some of which were in collaboration with the South Asian Diabetes Prevention Program (SADPP) • Mobile clinics in physicians’ offices and pharmacy visits. • Pharmacy Visits – MedCheck.
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DECEMBER 2013
2011–12 Financial Statements SUMMARIZED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION (AS AT MARCH 31, 2012)
SUMMARIZED STATEMENT OF REVENUES AND EXPENSES (FOR THE YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2012)
ASSETS Current assets Cash and marketable securities Accounts receivable Prepaid expenses
REVENUES Ontario Ministry of Health and TC-LHIN grants Deferred Government grants Interest Other Total Revenues
$6,503,119 283,834 27,039 135,133 $6,949,125
EXPENSES Salaries and benefits Rent General operating Medical and office supplies Amortization of property and equipment Total Expenses
$5,030,123 715,864 747,597 159,428 283,834 $6,936,846
Fixed assets
LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS Current liabilities Accounts payable and accrued liabilities Deferred program funding Due to the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care and TC-LHIN Deferred MOHLTC funding
Deferred government grants Net Assets (including restricted and unrestricted)
$2,143,733 116,996 155,623 2,416,352 1,276,175 $3,692,527
$340,654 32,463 947,218 59,038 1,379,373 1,276,175 1,036,979 $3,692,527
Excess of revenues over expenses for the year Audited financial statements by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP are available at the health centre.
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Best Wishes for 2014 from everyone at FHC!
Flemingdon Health Centre 10 Gateway Boulevard, Toronto, Ontario, M3C 3A1 T (416) 429-4991 • F (416) 422-3573 • E fhcinfo@fhc-chc.com www.fhc-chc.com
Fairview Community Health 5 Fairview Mall Drive, Suite 359, Toronto, Ontario, M2J 2Z1 T (416) 640-5298 www.fhc-chc.com
Some of Our Partners 2011/12 8-80s Liveable Communities Access Alliance Multicultural Health & Community Services Action for Neighbourhood Change Advent Lutheran Church Adventure Place Afghan Women Organization Art Starts AWIC Bangla Town Community Centre of Business Bangladeshi – Canadian Community Services Better Living Health and Community Services Canadian Diabetes Association Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) Catholic Crosscultural Services Centre for Information and Community Services Centre de Francophone Community Health Centre Children’s Aid Society City of Toronto Employment and Social Services City of Toronto Social Development, Finance & Administration Community Care East York Councillor Shelley Carroll’s Office Dennis R. Timbrell Resource Centre Don Mills Employment Resource Centre Don Mills Residents Association Don Valley East Ontario Early Years Centre Don Valley Local Immigration Partnership East Toronto Chinese Baptist Church East York Town Centre Evergreen Evergreen Brick Works Fairview Community Information Centre Fairview Interagency Network Family Day Family Service Toronto Flemingdon Community Legal Clinic
Flemingdon Neighborhood Services Flemingdon Park Library Flemingdon Park Ministry Flemo City Media Food Share Gateway Greenbelt Initiative Gateway Public School Harmony Hall Heart and Stroke Foundation Hinks Dellcrest Centre Hong Fook Mental Health Association Immanuel Baptist Church JVS Toronto Live Green Toronto Marc Garneau Collegiate Institute Moorelands
Rent Bank Ryerson University St. Matthew the Apostle Oriole Anglican Church Toronto SERVE Canada South Asian Family Support Services (SAFSS) South East Toronto Family Health Team (SETFHT) South Riverdale Community Health Centre The Michener Institute for Applied Health Sciences The Needlework Guild of Canada The Overlea Senior Building Thorncliffe Neighbourhood Office Tobacco Control Area Network- Toronto Toronto Community Housing Corporation Toronto District School Board Toronto East General Hospital Toronto Public Health Toronto Public Health Dental and Oral Health Services Toronto Public Library Tropicana Summer Jobs for Youth University of Toronto Valley Park Middle School
New Circles Noor Cultural Centre North York East and Employment Social Services North York Harvest Food Bank North York Seniors Centre North York Women's Centre
Willowdale Community Legal Services Willowdale Ontario Early Years Centre Woodgreen Community Services Woodgreen Resource Centre Working Women Community Centre
O’Connor Community Centre Ontario Science Centre Oriole Community Center, City of Toronto’s Parks, Forestry and Recreation
Flemingdon Health Centre 10 Gateway Boulevard, Toronto, Ontario, M3C 3A1 T (416) 429-4991 • F (416) 422-3573 • E fhcinfo@fhc-chc.com
Planned Parenthood Toronto Regent Park Focus Youth Media Arts Centre
Fairview Community Health 5 Fairview Mall Drive, Suite 359, Toronto, Ontario, M2J 2Z1 T (416) 640-5298 www.fhc-chc.com Funding support provided by: