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Update: New CEO Recruitment

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 […]

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Help and Hope for Kids with Disabilities, their Families and Caregivers…

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 […]

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Support JMCC on May 10 for McHappy Day 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, […]

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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 […]