Chinese Programs

The South Riverdale Community Health Centre offers a wide variety of health promotion programs and services in Mandarin and Cantonese. For more information, click on the programs listed below to contact a Chinese-speaking staff member.

Available Programs:

Breast Cancer Information & Support

Building Breast Healthy Neighbourhoods (BBHN) The project has been completed. However, we will continue to provide most program components such as breast cancer information, awareness workshops and navigating screening services for newcomer women who experience access difficulties. Group activities may include:

Breastfeeding Clinic

One-to-one support and help for women who are having difficulties breastfeeding. Common issues include: not enough (or too much) milk knowing when baby has had enough baby has trouble latching on breasts leaking pumping milk sore nipples

Chinese Cancer Support Group

An educational program that offers guidance and mutual support to Chinese cancer patients and their families. The group is led by a Chinese-speaking outreach worker. Health professionals such as doctors, cancer nurses, pharmacists, radiation therapists, dietitians and social workers are invited to make presentations and answer questions.

Chinese Diabetes Classes

Diabetes classes led by a Chinese-speaking registered dietitian. Learn how to feel better and avoid unnecessary risks through healthy eating. Families and caregivers are welcome. 7 sessions (2 ½ hours each).

Chinese Women's Group

Chinese women meet each other, listen to presentations and join in different activities. TTC, childcare and snacks may be provided. Topics include healthy eating self care law (family, tenant, employment) physical activity health issues

Chinese Women’s Peer Nutrition Group

Led by a community nutrition assistant, Chinese mothers and caregivers share information and tips about healthy eating and cooking. Guest speakers may include dietitians, nurse practitioners and doctors. Childcare may be provided.

Community Kitchen

Prepare healthy and delicious meals in our community kitchen with a dietitian and other people living with diabetes. Share recipes and tips and learn more about managing diabetes through healthy eating.

Counseling for Parents

One-to-one counseling for parents and families who would like to talk to a social worker. Short-term only. Common issues include: adjusting to parenthood getting enough sleep taking care of yourself dealing with stress coping with isolation child behaviour blended families parenting styles

Healthy Shoppers

1 ½ hour tour of a grocery store with a registered dietitian. Take an eye-opening tour of a supermarket with a dietitian, and learn about the best food choices for your health and your food dollar. Groups tours (5-12 people) only.