2015-2016 ANNUAL REPORT

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During the year 2015-2016, there hasbeen significant activity addressingthe Strategic Themes of the Anne

Johnston Health Station’s Strategic Plan.The Strategic Themes, namely PromoteHealth and Wellbeing; Support Clientsthrough Life Transitions; Deliver Care Better;and Deliver Care in and With the Community,are the basis for all programs and services atthe AJHS.

There have been many accomplishments toCelebrate, many Opportunities to consider,many Challenges to face, and many Changesto address. This annual report highlights ourCelebrations, our Opportunities, ourChallenges, and Change.

In November 2015, the Anne Johnston HealthStation participated in an accreditationreview by the Canadian Centre forAccreditation. Accreditation is an importantundertaking for an organization to ensurepolicies, procedures, safeguards, andprograms and services are in place to meetthe needs of all clients, staff, and volunteers.A full four-year accreditation status wasachieved and truly a time for congratulationsand Celebration.

The Anne Johnston Health Station continuallypursues Opportunities to better serve ourclients. Examples of such opportunitiesinclude the strengthening of the Spina BifidaTransition Program for adolescents movingto adult primary health care; partnering withDelisle Youth Services to address youth andmental health concerns; providing access toprimary care for seniors living in supportivehousing; and supporting education andcounselling for people with Diabetes.

Working within the health care environmentis not without its Challenges. Doing morewith the same requires a critical look atefficiencies, effectiveness, staff recruitmentand retention, and ability to partner. Staffhave now been gratefully offered participationin the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan(HOOPP) which provides a secure, long termfinancial benefit for all participants.

This past year, the AJHS has been consideringintegration with another organization.Integration can bring increased access toservices for more clients, better healthoutcomes, and opportunities for people tolive independently and age at home. TheBoard and staff have been involved inengaging clients, staff, and volunteers inthese integration discussions. This may meanreal and positive Change.

This report is an important way to say thankyou to clients, staff, Board members, andvolunteers – old and new. We look forward tothe upcoming year to Celebrate, to considerOpportunities, to address Challenges, andto embrace Change.

Respectfully submitted

Greg King Brenda McNeill Chair, Board of Directors Executive Director

Report of the Chair and Executive Director

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The Anne Johnston Health Station

ProgramsThe Anne Johnston Health Station empowersclients, staff, and volunteers with a sense ofownership over their health and well-being.

PROGRAMS INCLUDE

ServicesThe Anne Johnston Health Stationprovides excellence in primary healthcare and disease prevention.

SERVICES INCLUDEAdvocacyAttendant CareChiropody Community DevelopmentCounselingDiabetes Management and EducationHealth PromotionMedication ManagementNutritional CounsellingOccupational TherapyPhysiotherapy Primary Care Psychiatry ConsultationsSexual HealthSeniors Home Health ProgramSeniors in Supportive HousingSeniors on Site

Barrier Free Physical ActivityBoccia BallChronic Pain Self ManagementConsumer Advisory CommitteesCurrent Affairs Gentle Exercise Good Food BoxGrief & LossHealth Promotion WorkshopsHispanic Seniors GroupMid Toronto Diabetes ProgramMindfulness MeditationMovie NightPeople on Wheels (POW)Saturday BadmintonSchool ToursSeniors Achieving Greater Esteem (SAGE)SexAbilityStitches of LoveTeens Cooking with BAM (Body and Mind)Volunteer HubVolunteer ProgramsWomen’s Disability Action Awareness Group (WDAAG) oppo

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A not-for-profit community health centre providing a range of programs andservices that promote the health and well being of seniors, youth, and peoplewith physical disabilities. Our programs and services include primary healthcare, disease prevention, health promotion, and community development.

Our VisionImproving Lives. BuildingHealthy Communities.

Our MissionThe Anne Johnston Health Station is acommunity health centre committed tomeeting the health needs of people withphysical disabilities, seniors, and youth byproviding access to interdisciplinaryprimary health care including healtheducation, health promotion, advocacy,and community development.

Our Values• Respect • Excellence• Stewardship • Partnerships• Empowerment • Compassion • Teamwork

Our Strategic Themes• Promote Health and Wellbeing• Support Clients through Life Transitions• Deliver Care Better• Deliver Care In and With the Community

Our Strategic Goals• Increase the comprehensiveness of

primary health care and wellnessprograms and services to meet theholistic needs of our community

• Deepen the impact in our community• Build organizational capacity and

capability• Develop a sustainable complement of

staff and volunteers with the knowledgeand skills to meet the needs of our clients

Strategic Plan2014-2017

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How are we doing?

Health PromotionProgrammingPERSONAL DEVELOPMENT GROUPS(PDGs)April 1 to December 31, 2015Number of Visits ....................................6,087Number of Participants.........................1,987Number of Sessions..................................447

Clinical ServicesPRIMARY HEALTH CAREApril 1 to December 31, 2015Number of Visits......................................13,181Number of Clients ...................................1,733Female .........................................................1,266Male.................................................................465

VOLUNTEER HOURSApril 1, 2015 to March 31, 2016Number of Volunteers .............................123Number of Volunteer Hours ..............2,906

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Volunteer HubFunding support from the Ontario Trillium Foundationhas allowed us to create an inclusive volunteerprogram. Accessible computers, training and resourcematerials, and a central location have enhanced ourcapacity to provide meaningful opportunities for oureager volunteers. As a result, we have been able tofoster a greater sense of community between ourvolunteers, clients, and staff.

Boccia BallThe Boccia Ball Club is one of the newest programs atthe AJHS. This program enhances health and wellness,and provides an accessible program that supportsphysical activity, social interaction, and of course FUN!We have received very positive feedback and are lookingforward to offering Boccia Ball at additional times.

Mid-Toronto Diabetes ProgramThe Mid-Toronto Diabetes Program provides freediabetes self-management and preventative educationfor adults with type 2 diabetes, pre-diabetes, and forthose at high risk of developing diabetes. OurRegistered Nurse and Registered Dietitian are bothCertified Diabetes Educators and facilitate groupeducation, workshops, and provide individualcounselling sessions.

Gentle ExerciseThis low impact class for seniors consists of musclestrengthening and flexibility exercise. The goal is to getfit, meet other seniors, and have fun. Gentle Exercise isoffered Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday mornings; andinterested participants must register prior to attending.In addition, an exercise program for people with physicaldisabilities is available that encourages healthy andactive living by incorporating aerobic and stretchingexercises, and resistance training.

CommunityLeadership

Ahmad Shah OmaryAllen BoulianeAlison MurakamiAnn-Marie OparaAnne CrastoBeatrice RaposoBrenda McNeillEdith KeelerEdith LevyErika CheungFreda WooGabriela HernandezGiuliana VertolliJamice SalmonJanis Macdonald Jeanne SalitJordana ShepsJosee SovinskyLaura LambieLaxshana

NavaratnarajahLiane MarrLinda Ta

Lisa BergerLucy NymanLyndsay TchegusMargaret CheungMarilyn Brownlee Mark SilvermanMary Jane WoolacottMichelle MasonMitra AzhdarkoshMonica GordonMy DangPablo DiazPaul CatneyRashaad BhyatRosemary RomeoRupinder BrarSasha WhitingShazmin JafferShoshanah SilvermanSofia DaleySubha RamachandranSusan RiddleSylvia Arujo

Our Staff 2015-2016 Our Volunteers 2015-2016Adam CohoonAlessio CasciatoAmye ParkerAnastasia GaikalovaAngela (Angie) Wright Annie LinAnu NarulaArtemis JingBabak KarbasiBecklynn ZengBeryl GibsonCarla PalmerCatherine WinterChris DealyChristene RowntreeChristie LadnerClaire CollinsDan GallagharDana BergquistDaniel HartmannDavid ChuDavit HarutyunyanDebbie McDonaldDenzil BarkerDerwent LewisDorothy EvansDylan NazarethDyrosha IthayaneesanEllene FuFin ChristoforidisGabrielle Apostoli-TorelliGeraldine WatsonGillian SumiGrainne SheridanGreg KingHanaa AhsanHelen GatesHenry Hill

Huiying XuJackie WieczorekJacob MayoJamie Sto DomingoJanice TerryJennifer ConroyJennifer KeskikylaJennifer SkalendaJoeanne Horvat-KeanJoey FriedmanJohn ChererJudith (Judy) CalderKaren FungKaren LinkerKassia AdamsKelsey GoforthKlara BajlonKrisha MalikLakes LiangLarry McRaeLinyun HuangLisa CottonLiz WoodsLo IanLogan Lobb-MacdonaldLynda FinlayMaeve PatersonMardi FinkMargaret (Margo) BrodieMaria HarraghyMartin DayMary KenesseyMary Lynn HigginsMelissa SimasMelvin GagaraoMichelle LuMimi AllemandMorla Phan

Murray RosenNadia MohamedPatricia HemmingPaul WilliamsPaulos GrebreysusPenny GoldbergPeter IllidgePhilip BondocRebecca (Becky) ThomasRichard GrecoRita PreissRobert QuRobin SimmonsRonald (Ron) MosesRosemary Bishop Ross AshleyRuhi KiflenSaba WorkuSandra AshleySarah AnglinSarah (Sally) ScottSherry YuanShudipta IslamSiifan HassanSiobhan MulrooneyStephanie GregoStephanie MathewsonSusan McKinnonSuzanne SchuleissherSybil LewisTamlyn Kook-ChonTheresa BishopTheresa McCabeTom (Tohamah) AbdulwahabVela LiXingyue (Joy) ZhangYvette GongZiyu Chen

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Financial Highlights

The Anne Johnston Health Station – Year endedMarch 31, 2015The audited financial statement for the yearending March 31, 2015

REVENUESToronto Central LHIN

Program Funding $3,243,470Other Project Grants $60,349Interest and Sundry Income $113,932

Total $3,417,751

EXPENSESSalaries $1,996,664Benefits and Relief $471,037General and Operating $423,373Rent and Maintenance $368,791Non-recurring Expenses $59,123Projects Grant Expenses $60,349

Total $3,379,337

EXCESS OF REVENUE OVEREXPENSES FOR THE YEAR $38,414

We would like to thank the Toronto CentralLHIN for our fundingCharitable registration #12943-3777 RR0001

Carla PalmerCatherine WinterDebbie McDonaldGreg KingHenry HillJennifer Keskikyla

Karen LinkerLiz WoodsMartin DayMaeve PatersonPaul WilliamsPaulos Grebreysus

Our Board

Agnes BrownAlvarina GonzalezAna KrstajicCarol GrahamCynthia DonaldsonDaniel LeeDeanna LagroixElizabeth ChererFrances Joan HodgsonGlenna HallsHenriette VysokiJennifer KeskikylaJohn ChererLiz Woods

Malcolm CameronMargie CampionMartin DayMary C. HamMiao Hung LeeNorma MacleodPaul WilliamsPenny GoldbergRonald N. MosesSan YipSharon SingerSybil LewisTeresa Bishop

Our DonorsApril 1, 2015 – March 31, 2016

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For further information on the programs and services at the Anne Johnston Health Station, please contact us by telephone, fax or on our website:

2398 Yonge Street, Toronto ON M4P 2H4 • Tel: 416-486-8666 • Fax: 416-486-8660www.ajhs.ca

VisionImproving Lives. BuildingHealthy Communities.

MissionThe Anne Johnston Health Station is acommunity health centre committed tomeeting the health needs of people withphysical disabilities, seniors, and youth byproviding access to inter-disciplinaryprimary health care including healtheducation, health promotion, advocacy, and community development.

Programs & ServicesWe provide programs for seniors, youth,and people with physical disabilitiesrequiring a barrier free environment.

PartnershipsOur programs and services are provided inpartnership with many groups, schools andorganizations in our community. Wegratefully acknowledge their involvementand support.