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The JMCC Board of Directors has contracted the firm, Legacy Executive Search Partners, to conduct the search for our new CEO. A committee of the Board of Directors will be reviewing applications. This search is expected to wrap up this summer and in the meantime, Paul Huras will remain as Interim CEO. We are committed […]
April 20, 2023
High inflation and housing costs are placing more pressures on many families of kids and youth with disabilities. It’s already 4X more expensive to raise a child with disability. Families face many unexpected and out-of-pocket expenses. Equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers and braces are only partially covered by OHIP or by private insurance if they […]
April 20, 2023
We’ve got some McHappy news to share! The John McGivney Children’s Centre (JMCC) has been chosen as the charity partner for McHappy Day in Windsor-Essex on Wednesday, May 10, 2023! McHappy Day is an exciting part of McDonald’s efforts to raise funds in support of children and families in need. This year, on May 10th, […]
April 18, 2023
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 […]
March 22, 2023
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 […]
March 9, 2023
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 […]
March 8, 2023
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 […]
February 23, 2023
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 […]
February 10, 2023
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!
January 19, 2023
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 […]
January 9, 2023