It’s more important than ever to get your flu shot. Get ahead of the game and plan to get your flu shot now. Call us to make an appointment with the nurse.
Flu is a serious infection that can result in severe complications. Nobody is safe from the flu. Your best means of defense against the flu is vaccination.
Vaccination is provided to our clients and is free of charge.
Getting vaccinated against the flu means protecting yourself!
For more details about the flu, please go to the MOHLTC Website and learn about the virus and recognize the symptoms.
Please note that the CSCE is closed on Monday, September 04, 2023.
Thank you for your understanding.
Cornwall, January 26, 2023 – Since the beginning of January, the Centre de santé communautaire de l’Estrie (CSCE) is doing its part to reduce overcrowding in emergency room by offering more availability to its primary health clients for urgent or semi-urgent appointments through the “NP Emergency Clinic Project”.
These emergency appointments, which are mostly virtual or by telephone, are available to all CSCE primary health clients, regardless of where they normally receive services. For example, a client from the Embrun CSCE with sinusitis symptoms may access to a virtual emergency appointment with a nurse practitioner (NP) located the Cornwall CSCE.
Usually, appointments are available on Mondays and Fridays, and sometimes even on weekends. It is also important to note that some consultation reasons require an in-person visit. If necessary, at the request of the NP, clients will be asked to go to their local CSCE site to provide a sample or to complete a test.
We would like to extend a warm thank you to the four CSCE nurse practitioners who responded to the call to provide more availability for these emergency appointments, and better meet the needs of underserved communities in Eastern Ontario.
Photo: Marie-Eve Poliquin, Nurse Practitioner at Cornwall CSCE
Cornwall, January 24, 2023 – In recent weeks, the Centre de santé communautaire de l’Estrie (CSCE) has been recognizing the exceptional contribution of its volunteers from each of its sites. Whether through programs such as the Green Food Box, vaccination clinics or ongoing involvement in exercise or recreational activities, the CSCE volunteers are an endless source of solidarity and compassion for the communities of Eastern Ontario.
In appreciation of their time and dedication to the well-being of the community, the CSCE’s Community Health Team hosted several events in December and January, highlighted by expressions of appreciation, team-building activities and door prizes. In all, more than 30 CSCE volunteers were honoured during these events.
For Marc Therrien, Manager of Community Health and Mental Health Programs at the CSCE, it was essential to recognize the contribution of our volunteers following the pandemic: “It’s so nice to see you in person, finally! This event is an important step as we return to a more normal life that we enjoyed so much before the COVID-19 crisis. To maintain good community health, we need vibrant relationships that keep us going. Thank you to all the volunteers working at CSCE and keep it up!”
An integral part of the CSCE’s successes, the talent, time and energy that these persons devote to volunteering enhance the quality of the services offered. CSCE’s volunteers provide precious support for many programs and activities, including:
Volunteer Recognition held on December 7 at the Cornwall CSCE:
Volunteer Recognition held on December 21 at the Bourget CSCE:
Volunteer Recognition held on January 18 at the Crysler CSCE:
Since January, the Centre de santé communautaire de l’Estrie (CSCE) operate a WALK-IN or BY APPOINTMENT Clinical Assessment Centre (CAC) for respiratory illnesses at its Bourget location (2081 Laval Street). The clinic is open every Sunday and is only for the evaluation of respiratory illnesses for the population of Stormont, Dundas, Glengarry, Prescott and Russell, without age restrictions.
Whether or not you are a client at the CSCE, you can call 1-888-235-0577 on the day of the clinic to book an appointment or walk-in at the Bourget CSCE on Sundays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The staff assesses respiratory symptoms, orders tests as needed (blood tests, X-rays, various samples for influenza or COVID-19, etc.), and then prescribes medication if needed. A follow-up is made by phone for all clients who test positive or negative.
The clinic operates on a first-come, first-served basis. However, it is also possible to call 1-888-235-0577 on the day of the clinic to book an appointment. When the day’s capacity is reached, people are referred to other services.
It is important to note that this clinic focuses on respiratory illnesses only. Community members without any of the symptoms listed below will be redirected. The clinic will not accept clients living in the urban Ottawa area, as equivalent services are available in their community.
The Centre de santé communautaire de l’Estrie is doing its part to reduce overcrowding in emergency room by offering this clinic to underserved communities in Eastern Ontario. We would like to extend a warm thank you to all those who responded to the call to provide these clinical assessment services at our Bourget location.
A clinical assessment centre is a medical clinic that can test, assess, and provide treatment for people with COVID-19 and other cold and flu-like illnesses.
Below are some of the symptoms you may have when you have COVID-19 or other cold and flu-like illnesses:
Call your primary care provider (family doctor or nurse practitioner) first if you or your child have the symptoms above and feel that you need medical care.
Your primary care provider will give you advice about what to do next. This may include:
Consider visiting a clinical assessment centre if:
You can also consider contacting Health Connect Ontario or a walk-in clinic. At Health Connect Ontario, you can get advice from a nurse at any time of day by calling 811 or by online chat at ontario.ca/HealthConnectOntario.
You might also find this tip sheet made by family doctors helpful. It provides tips on deciding when to seek care for a child with respiratory illness and how to support your child at home.
Antiviral treatment is available for people who are at high risk of getting very sick from COVID-19. Use this screener to see if you are eligible: ontario.ca/covid-treatment-screener.
If you are eligible and think you might have COVID-19, don’t delay. You will need to start treatment within 5 days. Call your primary care provider, go to a clinical assessment centre, or contact Health Connect Ontario by calling 811 or by online chat at ontario.ca/HealthConnectOntario.
If you or your child develop severe symptoms, call 911 or go to the emergency department.
For adults, severe symptoms include:
For children, severe symptoms include:
If you are worried your child is seriously ill, call 911 or go to the emergency department.
Did you know that most respiratory illness, including colds, influenza, RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) and COVID-19, can be managed at home without the need for prescription medications?
The Government of Ontario is sharing the following resources regarding respiratory illnesses:
Please consult the links below for more information:
Click here to read family doctors tips on how to decide when to seek care for a respiratory illness and how to support your child at home (source: Ontario College of Family Physicians).
If you have trouble obtaining pediatric acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Advil), it is possible to prepare appropriate doses for a child with adult tablets. Please consult your pharmacy or health professional at your next appointment.
Cornwall, December 5, 2022 | After two years in virtual mode, the Centre de santé communautaire de l’Estrie (CSCE) was very excited to finally hold its annual auction in person on Thursday, December 1 at the Bonnie Glen Pavilion in Alexandria. This fundraising event, which is particularly important to our clients during these difficult times, allowed our employees and board members to raise a whopping $11,326, helping more than 140 families.
For almost 20 years now, the employees at the CSCE have held this annual auction to raise funds for clients who face financial challenges. 75% of the money raised will be used to buy gift cards, which will be distributed to individuals and families living in our communities. We are so pleased that this initiative can bring some solace to those in need during the holidays throughout the counties of Stormont, Dundas, Glengarry, Prescott and Russell. The remaining 25% is reserved for needs that may occur throughout the year.
Congratulations and a sincere thank you to all those who made this fundraiser a huge success!
Over the past few decades, an increase in the aging of the population has been observed. Seniors are growing in number and are living longer. However, they are more likely to have limitations, falls and require care.
To meet this need, the Centre de santé communautaire de l’Estrie (CSCE) will be offering, as of January 2023, a new telehealth program MARCHE VERS LE FUTUR (MVF). MVF is a unique falls prevention initiative designed for sedentary French-speaking older adults 55 +. Two free groups will be offered – a hybrid group in Cornwall (indoor participants) and a second virtual group (at-home participants).
HYBRID GROUP IN CORNWALL (INDOOR PARTICIPANTS):
Thursday from 1:30 to 3 p.m.
January 12 to March 23, 2023
Health Promoter: Tania Sveistrup ([email protected])
or
ONLINE VIRTUAL GROUP (AT-HOME PARTICIPANTS):
Tuesday from 1:30 to 3 p.m.
January 10 to March 21, 2023
Health Promoter: Sylvain Thibault ([email protected])
MVF is a 12-week program that aims to reduce the risk factors responsible for falls in the elderly and to improve access to health services.
For more information, contact Sylvie Thauvette Legros at [email protected] or 613 557-2210 #6224.