Celebrating 100 Years of CHCs in Canada

Community Health Centres (CHCs) are community-governed, non-profit organizations that deliver comprehensive, team-based primary health care to people facing barriers to access. Integrating primary care with mental health services, health promotion, and social supports, CHCs address the social determinants of health and advance equity in communities across Canada.

Over the past century, the CHC model has evolved in response to changing community needs. What began as localized efforts to serve underserved populations has grown into a network of organizations delivering interdisciplinary care, advancing health equity, and strengthening communities across the country.

Mount Carmel Clinic, Canada’s first CHC, is celebrating 100 years of community-driven care in Winnipeg, a milestone that reflects the impact of CHCs across the country.

Read our press release on the importance of 100 Years of CHCs here.

Download the centennial graphic below and share your stories using #100YearsOfCHCs or #100ansdesCSC.