Introduction

Clinics

The map below identifies clinics which have experience working with Migrant Farm Workers, also referred to as Temporary Foreign Agricultural Workers, or International Agricultural Workers. Most of these clinics have organized their services to be accessible to workers, with hours of service such as evenings or Sundays and are locations that workers can get to (such as a local church, shopping mall, health centre). There are nurses, doctors, translators and other staff to help facilitate care.

These clinics are for a health concern that is NOT an emergency (such as pain that is not getting better, symptoms that are bothering you (cough, rash), stress, depression or anxiety, or medication for chronic health problems such as diabetes or high blood pressure.

If the health concern is an emergency, or if you or someone else is seriously injured or sick (such as a hard time breathing, bleeding that will not stop, chest pain or discomfort lasting for two minutes or more; choking, coughing up or vomiting blood, loss of consciousness or difficulty arousing someone)  call 911.

Other Services

1. Telehealth Service through Ontario Health811

If a worker has difficulty finding or getting to a medical service location, they can call 811 on their phone. This service is free of charge, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and will connect them to a registered nurse who can provide health advice and information, or help find health additional service options close to the caller. This service is available in multiple languages. The caller can ask for the language they need.

2. Telehealth Service – Cowan (Cigna) Insurance for Workers from Mexico
Workers who have COWAN insurance (white card) have access to online medical services (doctor)

TeleHealth by Cigna

• Speak with licensed doctors by phone — to discuss your symptoms and the best next steps for you.
• You can schedule an appointment from anywhere, 24 hours a day in the language of your choice including Spanish.
• You will need to provide your Member ID and Policy #
• If you have a phone that is not from Canada, the 800 number may not work. If this is the case, call 613-741-3313. Choose option “4”.  This will take the caller to Group Benefits

Access by calling 1.800.243.1348 or by downloading the Global Health Complete App.

Windsor-Essex

 Chatham-Kent

North Lambton

Niagara Region

Simcoe

Delhi

Northumberland – Port Hope

Brock – East Lake Simcoe Area