Tilbury District Family Health Team

06/19/2026

Stroke risk is influenced by more than individual choices. Age, health conditions, income, access to nutritious food, housing, transportation and access to healthcare can all affect a person’s risk and their ability to manage their health.

In Chatham-Kent:

23.6% of residents are adults aged 65 or older, compared with 18.5% across Ontario
4.5% of residents identify as Indigenous, compared with 2.9% across Ontario
2.5% identify as Black
1.3% identify as South Asian
50.7% of residents are women

The profile also gives Chatham-Kent a material-resource marginalization score of 5 out of 5, compared with 3.86 across the Southwestern Ontario Stroke Network region. A higher score reflects greater barriers to basic needs such as housing, food, clothing and education.

These statistics remind us that stroke prevention must include accessible healthcare, culturally responsive services and support for the social conditions that affect health.

The populations listed in the profile are not exhaustive and reflect the publicly available data at the time the report was created.

06/17/2026

Many stroke risk factors can be prevented, treated or managed with support from your healthcare team.

The Chatham-Kent Stroke Community Risk Factor Profile reports:

22.4% of residents have high blood pressure
13.3% have diabetes
42.7% are living with obesity
80.7% may not be meeting healthy-eating recommendations
21.0% report being physically inactive
18.2% report high stress levels
17.0% report smoking
19.5% report excessive alcohol use
10.4% report recreational drug use

Some risk factors, including diabetes, smoking, obesity and recreational drug use, were reported at higher rates in Chatham-Kent than across Ontario.

Stroke prevention does not mean changing everything at once. Small steps may include checking your blood pressure, taking medications as prescribed, adding more movement to your day, eating more vegetables and fibre-rich foods, reducing smoking or alcohol use, and attending regular health appointments.

Speak with your healthcare provider about your individual risk factors and the changes that are appropriate for you.

06/15/2026

Chatham-Kent is home to approximately 104,000 people.

Each year, there are approximately 212 hospitalized stroke events per 100,000 adults in the Chatham-Kent District.

The good news? Many stroke risk factors can be prevented, treated or managed. Over the coming weeks, we’ll be sharing information about stroke risk in our community and small steps that can help protect your health.

06/02/2026

Looking to make a difference in your community?

The Tilbury District Family Health Team is currently recruiting volunteer members for our Board of Directors!

TDFHT is currently seeking candidates to fill Board vacancies, especially individuals with skills and experience in:
• Clinical
• Business and/or Financial
• Legal and/or Regulatory Compliance

This is an opportunity to support local primary care and help shape the future of health care in our community. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and perspectives are encouraged to apply.

Application deadline is June 10!

Learn more and apply here: https://tdfht.ca/board-of-directors-member-recruitment-2026/

05/26/2026

🧠💙 Interested in learning more about mental health and wellness?

Join our Healthy Minds 4 Life (HM4L) education series — a FREE 5-part program open to anyone wanting to better understand mental health, build resilience, and support themselves or loved ones.

Topics include:
✔️ Understanding Mental Health
✔️ Building Resilience
✔️ Caregiver Stress
✔️ Understanding Anxiety
✔️ Understanding Depression

📍 Offered in person at the Tilbury District Family Health Team
📅 Tuesdays from June 16 – July 14
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

There is no cost to attend, but registration is required.

📞 To register or learn more, please contact our intake line at 519-682-2307 ext. 260

We’d love to have you join us! 🌿

05/26/2026

05/21/2026

Today, Trevor Jones, MPP Chatham-Kent-Leamington announced a significant investment from the Ontario government to expand access to primary care services across Chatham-Kent.

Through the Interprofessional Primary Care Team (IPCT) funding initiative, the Chatham-Kent Ontario Health Team and its primary care partners (Thamesview Family Health Team, Tilbury District Family Health Team, Chatham Kent Family Health Team and Chatham-Kent Community Health Centres) are set to receive $1,590,000 total to strengthen team-based primary care and connect over 3,200 residents with a family doctor or nurse practitioner.

This is the third year in a row Chatham-Kent has been successful in receiving this funding to expand access to primary care for a total provincial investment of $3,965,000 since 2024. This represents an important step forward in building a healthier, more connected Chatham-Kent.

05/04/2026

Come see us at the Tilbury Senior Fair this Thursday from 10:00am - 1:30pm!

05/01/2026

We're celebrating National Physician's Day Today 🩺 !

Thank you to all the physicians for your dedication, compassion and the incredible impact you make everyday.

Visit the CK Physician Tribute website to learn more about the many dedicated physicians who have served the Chatham-Kent community.

Happy National Physicians Day 💙