Program: Chronic Disease Management Program
Organization: Windsor Essex Community Health Centre - weCHC
Description of Services: Offers a variety of community based exercise classes and education with the goal of promoting self-management of chronic conditions, maintenance of physical fitness and improvement in overall quality of life for the community. Programs include:
  • Therapeutic Exercise
  • Upper Body Exercise
  • Respiratory Wellness
Placement in any of the programs, including virtual or in-person and start times is dependent upon an assessment completed prior to the start of the program
Requirements
Fees: Free
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Adults aged 25 and older who: • Require exercises to be modified and supervised • Are able to work in a group exercise setting • Are able to bring and independently administer emergency medications (i.e. rescue inhalers, Nitro) • Can stand from sitting with minimal assistance and be able to stand with support if needed for a minimum of 15 seconds (for in-person programs) • Can follow instructions and communicate any adverse effects of exercise • Have functional limitations or chronic pain that severely limits their ability to perform ADLs (for the Therapeutic Exercise classes) • Have decreased functioning of the arm or hand (for the Upper Body Exercise classes) • Have a respiratory condition that limits their ability to perform ADLs (for the Respiratory Wellness class) • Clients should not be participating in Outpatient Rehab Services through HDGH or in other community exercise programs while participating in CDMP exercise programs
Application: Call 519-997-2823 ext.341
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Languages: English
Area(s) Served: Windsor-Essex
Contact Information
Phone Numbers: 519-997-2827 ext 341
Fax: 226-216-5179
Email: communications@wechc.org
Website: www.wechc.org
Address: 3325 College Ave
Windsor, ON
N9C 4E6
Map
Intersection: College Ave and Brock St
Location: Windsor
Hours: 8:30am - 4pm

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