South Riverdale Community Health Centre
Chiropody is a branch of healthcare focused on diagnosing, treating and preventing diseases and disorders of the foot and ankle. Chiropodists, also known as foot specialists, are regulated health care providers that help people of all ages maintain healthy feet and mobility. They provide a range of services including basic and urgent foot care, prescribing […]
“When I attend the gardening group, I always feel like time flies.” – Fanny Yeung Last October, South Riverdale Community Health Centre’s Chinese Gardening Group (CGG) wrapped up another wonderful season working together on the organic rooftop garden at 955 Queen St East. Starting in April 2024, the CGG planted nearly 30 varieties of vegetables […]
This year, midwife Jenn Brewer joined the South Riverdale Community Health Centre’s MATCH program’s new Green Team which focuses on prenatal care in late pregnancy, labour, birth and postpartum care for birth parents and infants. Jenn, an exceptional and experienced midwife, is now co-leading the Green Team with her dynamic and dedicated colleague, Carmi Magnaye. […]
Elder Wanda Whitebird was a friend, a mentor, and a passionate harm reduction advocate who dedicated her life to fighting for the rights of Indigenous peoples. Wanda tirelessly fought for justice for missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and 2-spirited peoples, people living with HIV, people experiencing incarceration, and people who use drugs. Wanda was the 2023 […]
In recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, South Riverdale Community Health Centre (SRCHC) held screenings of the short film Northern Feathers: Love, Culture, Harm Reduction for community members at 955 Queen St E and 2 Gower St locations. In the spring of 2022, SRCHC created a first-of-its-kind program that brought together Indigenous […]
The garden club at Harmony Community Food Centre (CFC) is always up to something interesting. Whether making preserves in the kitchen, harvesting fruits and vegetables in the garden, saving seeds in the basement, visiting an urban farm or picking local fruit in the neighbourhood, they are cultivating community and learning new skills together. This season, […]
The MATCH (Midwifery and Toronto Community Health) Program at South Riverdale Community Health Centre (SRCHC) is celebrating its six-year anniversary in 2024. Beginning as a team of four midwives in 2018, the MATCH Program has now grown to a team of six and with the support of a full-time social worker – each of us […]
After the Ontario government’s announcement on August 20th, 2024 to close down 10 consumption and treatment sites (CTS) by March 31st, 2025, including SRCHC’s KeepSIX service, SRCHC immediately developed and distributed a community engagement survey to signal the change, gather input from the community and gauge perceptions about the closure’s potential impact. We received 213 […]
South Riverdale Community Health Centre (SRCHC)’s Board of Directors is thrilled to announce the appointment of Shannon Wiens to the role of Chief Executive Officer.
South Riverdale Community Health Centre (SRCHC)’s Board of Directors is thrilled to announce the appointment of Shannon Wiens to the role of Chief Executive Officer, following a consultation with health system partners, community members and staff to understand what leadership qualities and professional experiences are needed to bring SRCHC in the future, coupled with a […]
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