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The COVID vaccine for kids 5 to 11 years: What parents need to know If you have a school-aged child, it’s almost their turn for a COVID-19 vaccination, and you may have questions. Here are the answers. UPDATE: On October 7, 2021, Pfizer confirmed that it is working with Health Canada on the final steps before it makes a formal request for its COVID vaccine to be authorized for […] https://www.cschn.ca/the-covid-vaccine-for-kids-5-to-11-years-what-parents-need-to-know/?lang=en Breast Cancer Awareness Month It has been proven that when you know what is normal for you, when you know your body well, it helps to detect changes (lump, coloration, heat, …) or abnormalities that could be related to cancer. Also, when discovered early, cancer is often easier to treat. Above you will find the candid testimony of our […] https://www.cschn.ca/breast-cancer-awareness-month/?lang=en VaccinaNation, VaccineAction Press Release For immediate release TOO FAKE TO BE TRUE: THE CENTRE DE SANTÉ COMMUNAUTAIRE HAMILTON/NIAGARA’S NEW CAMPAIGN TO SUPPORT THE COVID-19 VACCINATION EFFORT To help the COVID-19 vaccination effort in the South Central Ontario region, the Centre de santé communautaire Hamilton/Niagara (CSCHN) is launching its VaccineNation, VaccineAction initiative, a campaign funded through the Public […] https://www.cschn.ca/vaccinanation-vaccineaction/?lang=en The Violence at home: Signal for help Did you see what happened in Kentucky? A 16 year old woman was saved from being kidnapped after using a signal for help she saw on TikTok that was created by the Canadian Women’s Foundation. We know that health measures have led to a surge in the number of women experiencing domestic violence, that they […] https://www.cschn.ca/the-violence-at-home-signal-for-help/?lang=en Brand new dental team in Hamilton Here we go! Our brand new dental team in #hamont is now ready to see you The Ontario Seniors’ Dental Program is a government-funded dental care program that provides free routine dental services to low-income seniors aged 65+. The CSCHN is proud to offer dental care services under the Ontario Seniors’ Program at the […] https://www.cschn.ca/brand-new-dental-team-in-hamilton/?lang=en Wind of change at the CSCHN More than 200 families braved the wind on Saturday, December 11th to participate in a new event organized by the Hamilton and Welland teams of the CSCHN. Surprises, magic glasses, hot chocolate, snacks and family games were offered to participants. Thank you to Mastermind St. Catharines for helping us with the purchase of the gifts […] https://www.cschn.ca/wind-of-change-at-the-cschn/?lang=en Virtual after-school program We will be offering from January 10th to the 14th virtual after-school activities in French for youth of the Niagara region and of Hamilton. Cooking, crafts, Zumba, Pound, escape room, chess, homework help, Bingo, book club and puzzle competition!. Gift cards for recipe purchases will be offered and for those who participate in more than […] https://www.cschn.ca/virtual-after-school-program/?lang=en Warming Centre for vulnerable to open in Niagara Falls With temperatures dropping, Start Me Up Niagara, the City of Niagara Falls and Niagara Region have worked jointly to open warming centres to give those who are vulnerable and may be experiencing homelessness a safe, warm indoor place to rest and access amenities. A warming centre at Coronation Centre, 5925 Summer St., in Niagara Falls […] https://www.cschn.ca/warming-centre-for-vulnerable-to-open-in-niagara-falls/?lang=en January 17th 2022 – CSCHN is closed Please note that the CSCHN (Hamilton and Welland) will be closed today, January 17, due to inclement weather conditions. All in-person, phone and virtual appointments and other activities are cancelled. Please stay safe and make good choices https://www.cschn.ca/january-17th-2022-cschn-is-closed/?lang=en