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for assistance with dental and payments ser-
vice because of economic hardship and lack of
insurance.”
In terms of immunization services WDG now
has the space to domass immunizations if there
is ever the need. “The buildings have the ca-
pacity to respond to public health emergencies
in a way that none of our other facilities could,”
said Dr. Mercer. “Let’s hope that won’t be nec-
essary, but you always have to plan ahead with
emergency preparedness in case, say 10,000
people need to be immunized very quickly.”
Another advantage of the new facilities is that
staff and clients are now in a healthier environ-
Dr. Nicola Mercer- Medical
Officer of Health and CEO
Guelph Facility
