South Riverdale Community Health Centre
Programs and services are provided by an interdisciplinary team of health professionals that focus on prevention and wellness, information and health promotion, as well as primary care.
Our goal is to help clients take control of their own health as much as possible, as well as help them access the programs and services they need. Clients are helped by our interdisciplinary team that includes doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, dietitians, chiropodists, physiotherapist, social workers, health promoters, educators, case workers and harm reduction workers. We strive to treat the whole person considering all their specific health concerns.
Our multidisciplinary clinical team of physicians, nurse practitioners, and nurses offer comprehensive primary health care services for registered clients of all ages.
Some of the services we provide include:
Yearly diabetes eye screenings can reduce the risk of diabetes-related damage to the eye (retinopathy) which, if left untreated, can cause blindness. A FREE painless diabetes eye exam using telemedicine The exam is a 3 step process: Vision is checked using an eye chart – contacts or glasses (if worn) needed for exam The eye […]
Social workers provide counselling, case management and advocacy (both systemic and individual) to registered clients in our service area.
Smoking support and information is available for smokers at all stages of change. One-to-one counselling around smoking is provided by a Respiratory Therapist specially trained in smoking cessation through the TEACH program.
A registered respiratory therapist offers services that address the health of children and adults who are living with Asthma and/or COPD in East Toronto. Individuals and their families have the opportunity to access one-to-one and group care, education and support in a way that improves their capacity to self-manage their respiratory health concerns and promotes optimal health outcomes.
Delivered through a partnership between SRCHC and the Toronto Public Health Mobile Dental Clinic. It is run by a dentist and dental hygienist.
This is a walk-in clinic for people who have difficulty accessing health and social services because of drug use, homelessness and/or mental health problems.
Physiotherapy is branch of rehabilitative medicine that focuses on relieving pain, maintaining function, and quality of life for individuals with chronic diseases and or physical injury.
Specially trained diabetes nurse educators work collaboratively with the chiropody team to provide foot care services for individuals living with Type 2 Diabetes.
Chiropodists are regulated health care providers who treat diseases and disorders of the foot and ankle. As part of the health care team, they work to improve a client’s overall health, mobility and independence.
Urgent care for clients that are not feeling well and want to be seen by a provider the same day is available for registered SRCHC clinical clients only. Clients may be referred to the hospital or a walk-in clinic, if needed.