Barrie Community Health Centre

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Record #: BAR0020 Last Modified: 19 Mar 2013 Last Full Update: 08 Aug 2012
Location, Telephone & Internet
AddressEagle Ridge Professional Complex
490 Huronia Rd
Barrie, ON L4M 6M2
 
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LocationBarrie
Address NotesTwo story building located behind the main Eagle Ridge building that houses the Huronia Urgent Care Clinic
IntersectionHuronia Rd and Big Bay Point Rd
Office Phone705-734-9690
Fax705-734-0239
Websitewww.bchc.ca
Contact Information
Primary ContactChristine Colcy, Executive Director
Description & Services
DescriptionA nonprofit, publicly funded corporation that provides primary health care services and encourages health promotion, provides support and information to those wishing to pursue or explore increasingly healthy lifestyles by taking responsibility for their own health and the health of their community 
 
Programs:  
 
* Primary Care * one on one consultation with either a physician, a nurse practitioner, a dietitian, a social worker, or a physiotherapist  
 
* Illness Prevention * involves services such as blood pressure screening, annual immunization against influenza and wellness visits  
 
* Health Promotion * a number of group programs are provided including Breastfeeding Buddies * Breathe Easy * Chronic Disease Self Management Program * Diabetes Management Program * Family Mentor Program * Play Group * Wednesday Teen Health Clinic * the library has books and videos available on health topics, self help, lobbying 
 
Copies of the Canada Food Guide and many other resources are available from their library 
 
There is a pharmacy on site
HoursOffice Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm * program hours vary
DatesYear round
Areas ServedBarrie ; Essa ; Innisfil ; Oro-Medonte ; Springwater
ApplicationCall for information
FeesNone - to the Centre user, except a small fee for some programs and materials
LanguagesEnglish
Other Details
AccessibilityFully Accessible
Print MaterialHealthwise Newsletter- published 2 times a year * Health News (Program Listing)- 1 time per year in the spring or fall
Established1989