York Region opens new community and health services building in City of Vaughan
Media Release
The Regional Municipality of York - Newsroom
November 10
Newmarket - The Regional Municipality of York today celebrated the grand opening of its new facility at 9060 Jane Street in the City of Vaughan. This 77,000-square foot facility will provide community and health services that are easy to access for residents in the southwest part of the Region.
“The Region has long-sought to establish a comprehensive public health and social services facility in the southwestern portion of the Region,” said York Region Chairman and CEO Bill Fisch. “The opening of 9060 Jane Street will provide a higher level of customer service, allowing more residents to access important programs and services closer to home.”
The building is conveniently located at the intersection of Jane Street and Rutherford Road directly across from the Vaughan Mills YRT/Viva Transit Terminal. The facility is designed with programs and services at street level, providing easy access for people with disabilities and families with young children and strollers.
“The availability of a wide range of public services in such a convenient location is great news for the City of Vaughan and residents in the surrounding area,” said City of Vaughan Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua. “The introduction of this new facility will provide welcome and vital support to the diverse needs of our growing community.”
Programs and services to be provided at the 9060 Jane Street location include:
- Services for children with special needs
- Prenatal education
- Breastfeeding clinics
- Dental screening and preventative oral health services for eligible children
- Sexual health clinics
- Private well water drop-off for bacterial analysis
- Immunization clinics
- Social assistance services (Ontario Works)
“Many partners have contributed to the successful addition of this new facility and its resources for the community”, said York Region Chief Administrative Officer Bruce Macgregor. “Collaboration between the public and private sectors, as well as the dedication of staff on this project, will continue to benefit York Region residents for generations to come.”
Further details and contact information for 9060 Jane Street are available at www.york.ca
Media Contact: Kimberley Henderson, Community and Health Services, The Regional Municipality of York 905-830-4444 or 1-877-464-9675, ext. 72053, kimberley.henderson@york.ca After-hours: 905-806-1216, chs_media@york.ca