Community Care Access Centre

February 3, 2010, Julie and Stacey, both RNs with the Niagara, Haldimand and Brant Counties, working out of the St. Catharines Office, presented a slide brief, about the work CCAC does in the community. It serves 70 thousand people in our region. The care is free of charge. All you need is a valid Health Card. All their work is geared to assist in keeping the sick and needy out of institutions, and keep them in their own homes, if at all possible. Their task is multifaceted - and you no longer require a referral by a physician. CCAC is hard pressed financially, because people are living longer, and with age comes more health issues. Many questions were directed at Julie and Stacey. Guess we all have loved ones to worry about. Thanks for all you do, and for sharing your work experience with us.