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Come join in the fun: Apply today for 2023 Summer Camp at…

The John McGivney Children’s Centre (JMCC) is hosting three summer camps throughout the 2023 summer!  Camp activities will include:  Crafts Nature walks  Various recreational activities There are three camps to choose from: Camp 1: July 10 to July 20 Camp 2: July 24 to August 3 Camp 3: August 8 to August 17 (Note: this camp […]

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Interim CEO joins John McGivney Children’s Centre team

The John McGivney Children’s Centre’s (JMCC) Board of Directors, together with the Centre’s staff, welcome Paul Huras, as Interim CEO. Huras is the retired CEO of the South East LHIN and brings over 30 years of healthcare leadership experience including as Executive Vice President at Peel Memorial Hospital. Huras has also served as an Assistant […]

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Social Work Awareness: Social Work Breaks Barriers

March is Social Work Month and this week marks Social Work Week. This past year, JMCC social workers provided direct support to 302 families. Referrals have more than doubled since last year for supportive counselling for our clients and their family members regarding aspects of their diagnosis, assistance with accessing funding, service coordination and transition to […]

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Participate in Research: Virtual focus group about a new accessible language…

Mileva Vuletic and Dr. Barbara Jane Cunningham and their team at John McGivney Children’s Centre and the University of Western Ontario would like to invite you to participate in a virtual focus group. The purpose of the focus group is to introduce families to a new accessible language comprehension test for children with CP and […]

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John McGivney Children’s Centre Board of Directors announces CEO departure

The John McGivney Children’s Centre (JMCC) Board of Directors would like to congratulate and thank Jessica Sartori, CEO, for over three years of dedicated service, as she has decided to move on to other opportunities. “Throughout her time as CEO, Jessica has shown great enthusiasm and immense passion for children and youth with disabilities and their […]

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Extended hours for your convenience

Did you know that JMCC now offers extended hours? Appointments are available Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on Fridays from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Please speak with your child’s clinician or call the Centre at 519-252-7281 for more information!  We are here for you!

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Mobile Medical Support Truck onsite at JMCC January 13, 14 and…

Windsor, ON – The John McGivney Children’s Centre (JMCC) is proud to host the Mobile Medical Support (MMS) truck in the Centre’s parking lot on Friday, January 13, Saturday, January 14 and Sunday, January 15 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This fully accessible vehicle travels to various locations in our community to provide important […]

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Holiday Hours 2022

JMCC will be closed for the holidays on Friday, December 23 through Thursday, January 5, reopening on Friday, January 6. We look forward to seeing you in 2023! 

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Plasman makes their annual donation to John McGivney Children’s Centre Marking…

Staff and volunteers from Plasman delivered their holiday gifts over three days this month, marking 10 years of this annual tradition supporting the John McGivney Children’s Centre (JMCC). Plasman Global Headquarters in Oldcastle ON, and their Tecumseh Manufacturing Plant donated over 100 items ranging from games, craft supplies and books, to cause-effect and switch-adapted toys […]

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Celebrating abilities on International Day of Persons with Disabilities and every…

Windsor, ON – Marked annually on December 3, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities aims to promote the rights and well-being of individuals with disabilities in society. The John McGivney Children’s Centre (JMCC) supports over 3,000 children and youth with disabilities and their families annually in Windsor-Essex and is committed to enriching their lives […]