With language barriers being one of the major obstacles to information, the Family Wellness Centre recognizes, respects and reflects the diversity that makes up our community. Health Information Campaign through Tamil and Chinese radio, television, and print media. Breast Health Education and Screening Support for Tamil women provides breast health information in Tamil through group sessions and mass media. This mutli-partner program also coordinates group screening sessions with interpreters at Ontario Breast Screening Program sites. Prenatal Nutrition and Support Program reaches out to women facing socio-economic, cultural or language barriers.
Participants receive milk, juice and eggs to take home and, if needed, child care and TTC tokens.
Postnatal Support gives Chinese-speaking mothers with children under age two the opportunity to meet other new mothers, and learn about infant care from guest speakers and other mothers. Community Talks on a variety of health topics, offered in cooperation with the Grace's Department of Family Practice. The Centre's office is located at the Grace Division, on Level 1, across from the Finance department. Please call the Family Wellness Centre for information on any program.