Elgin Ontario Health Team

02/10/2026

Take control of your health with one of the many FREE programs available in Elgin.

OHT partners Thames Valley Family Health Team, East Elgin Family Health Team, and South West Self-Management Program offer a variety of workshops, both online and in person, to help you manage chronic conditions, heart health, caregiver stress, and more. You can also find helpful supports for things like quitting smoking, feeding your baby, and improving your wellbeing.

Learn more:
https://thamesvalleyfht.ca/programregistration/
https://www.eefht.ca/programs/
https://swselfmanagement.ca/

Join our free workshops for chronic conditions. Gain skills to manage your health effectively. No referral needed!

02/09/2026

We are sharing news from our partners on the local Age-Friendly steering committees in Elgin-St. Thomas and Oxford County!

Ontario has recognized this region as age-friendly, celebrating local contributions to more inclusive physical and social environments for aging adults. We join nearly 70 communities being recognized this year in Ontario, and a growing number of communities that have achieved this designation globally.

Every resident deserves the opportunity to age safely and with dignity while engaged in community life, which is why age-friendly initiatives are woven into the fabric of our communities through local planning.

We are honoured to work in partnership on this steering committee alongside local older adults, community organizations, and representatives from Elgin County, Oxford County, and the City of St. Thomas.

Learn more: https://www.swpublichealth.ca/news/posts/local-region-recognized-as-age-friendly-by-province/

02/05/2026

Not feeling well? Get care from home 🏠

A virtual urgent care appointment may be right for you if you or a loved one has a medical issue that is NOT life threatening but requires urgent medical attention.

Appointments for adults are offered by St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton and are available same day Mon - Fri, 10am - 6pm and Sat/Sun, 8am - 4pm.

Appointments for youth are offered by Thames Valley Family Health Team same day Mon - Sun, 1pm - 9pm.

Visit UrgentCareOntario.ca to learn more and to book an appointment.

Urgentcareontario.ca

02/04/2026

Thames Valley Family Health Team is hosting free cancer screening pop up clinics in St. Thomas for Elgin residents

The clinics will run 2x per quarter and offer the following services:

➡️ Pap Tests (Cervical Cancer Screening): Onsite testing
➡️ FIT Tests (Colorectal Cancer Screening): Information and requisitions
➡️ Mammograms (Breast Cancer Screening): Information and requisitions

Booking is available over the phone by calling 519-473-0530 ext. 2258.

Are you due for screening? Learn about screening recommendations at https://www.cancercareontario.ca/en/get-checked-cancer

02/03/2026

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02/02/2026

February Community Meals calendar provided by Elgin - St. Thomas Food Providers Network.

Community meals are available for those experiencing food insecurity in St.Thomas. All meals are free unless a price is listed.

01/29/2026

Searching for a Family Doctor or Nurse Practitioner in St. Thomas or Elgin County?🔎

If you don’t have a primary care provider, Health Care Connect can help.

Local doctors, Nurse Practitioners, and health teams are working with Health Care Connect to help community members get connected to care.

Getting started is free and easy:
• Register online at ontario.ca/healthcareconnect
• Or call 8-1-1 (available 24/7)

You’ll need:
✔️ A valid Ontario health card
✔️ A current mailing address

After you register, a care connector will work to find a provider for you as availability opens up.

01/28/2026

Please join us in welcoming Tara, our new Executive Assistant at the Elgin Ontario Health Team.

Tara holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and brings valuable experience from a municipal government background, where she supported a wide range of initiatives and roles - including work as a Community Emergency Management Coordinator. Her diverse skill set and strong organizational background will support the day-to-day operations of our operations team.

Tara is excited to hit the ground running and support the important work happening across the Elgin OHT.

Welcome to the team, Tara!

01/26/2026

Be prepared to support someone in a time of crisis:

Join us for virtual Mental Health First Aid Training - a practical, interactive course designed to give you the confidence and tools to support others during times of crisis or declining well-being.

📅 March 10, 2026
🕒 8:30am - 4pm

This training will help you:
✅ Recognize the signs of mental health challenges
✅ Respond in supportive, effective ways
✅ Connect people to the right resources

Don’t miss this opportunity to strengthen your ability to care for colleagues, patients, loved ones, and your community.

📩 Register Today by emailing info@elginoht.ca or visit https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=DTyz2IT_O0i_tQf3SlxLEK_TIRoQ3MJEtoC-iUX4gidUOVJZQUk1QVRUQUNDRVlGMjc3WFdZT05HNy4u

01/26/2026

It is not too late to register for Low German Interpreter Training. Connect with us today!

01/23/2026

🚨Warming centres offer a safe, heated space for anyone needing temporary relief from the cold. These locations may include community centres, libraries, and other public buildings.

We have a listing of local warming centres in Elgin County and Oxford County on our website at www.swpublichealth.ca/extreme-cold

Please call 2-1-1 or contact these warming centres directly to confirm their hours of operation.

01/23/2026

If you do not have a Family Doctor or Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, you can get cervical screening at Southwestern Public Health's Sexual Health Clinic.

Screening is recommended every 5 years between ages 25-69 if you have a cervix and have had any sexual contact with another person.

To make an appointment with the physician-led or Nurse-led clinics, you can call 519-631-9900 ext. 1278 or book online at https://patient.medeohealth.com/booking/swph-sexual-health-st-thomas

Drop-ins to the Nurse-led clinic are also available Mondays from 9am - 1pm and Fridays 9am - 3pm (closed for lunch 12-1) at 1230 Talbot St. in St. Thomas.

Learn more at https://www.swpublichealth.ca/classes-clinics-and-services/sexual-health-clinics/