Health care and health promotion programs in Armstrong, Longlac, Thunder Bay and via mobile services
We make special efforts to serve people who have a higher risk of poor health, or people who are having difficulty finding health care because of language, cultural barriers, poverty or isolation. We consider the social, emotional and financial needs of our clients, since these factors affect a person's health.
The Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care funds the NorWest Community Health Centres. A volunteer board of directors governs our operations. As part of a network of 73 Community Health Centres, we have been providing services for more than 20 years.
NOTE TO CLIENT: We want your informed consent. In order to communicate with you by text messaging and/or email, we need to make sure you are aware of the privacy risks and other issues that arise when we communicate this way and to document your agreement, knowing the risks involved.
o I understand that text messaging and/or email is not appropriate for emergency or urgent situations. Confidential matters between me and NorWest Community Health Centres will not be communicated by text messaging and/or email.
o I understand that I am not able to access my provider before or after work hours of 8:30 am to 4:30 pm and that I should contact emergency services if I require immediate assistance.
o I understand that text messaging and/or email with NorWest Community Health Centres is limited to appointment scheduling and rescheduling.
o I understand that text messaging and/or email correspondence may be included in my file.
o I understand that NorWest Community Health Centres will not forward my texts and/or email, without my consent to any third party except as authorized by law.
o I understand that NorWest Community Health Centres is not liable for breaches of confidentiality caused by me or any third party (i.e. anyone else who accesses my cell phone or computer).
o I understand the risks and limitations associated with the communication of texts and/or email between NorWest Community Health Centres and me.
I declare I have read, understood and agree to the contents of this Informed Consent for text messaging and/or electronic mail in its entirety. By signing this form, I understand the risks and limitations of text messaging and/or electronic mail.
Forms are available at the clinic or on the Norwest Website in the photos.
Health Promotion Programs (see website for calendar and descriptions)
www.norwestchc.org/thunder_bay.htm
www.norwestchc.org/armstrong.htm
www.norwestchc.org/longlac.htm
If you require information on our programs, services and facilities in a format other than text, please contact us at 807-622-8235, toll free: 1-866-357-5454, or send us an email.
