Community Health & Prevention Program
Our flagship nurse-led initiative that brings professional preventive care directly to local communities — empowering seniors and adults to take charge of their health through early detection and education.
Preventive Care, Delivered Where It Matters Most
Taking nurse-led services beyond clinic walls to reach communities across Scarborough, Markham, and North York.
Senior Apartments
On-site health screenings for residents in their own communities
Community Centers
Public health events accessible to all community members
Faith-Based Venues
Culturally sensitive care in trusted community spaces
What's Included in Each Session
Each community session focuses on a specific area of preventive care. While all visits include basic health checks and education, the exact components vary by topic, community needs, and available resources.
Vital Sign Screening
- Blood pressure monitoring
- Heart rate assessment
- Oxygen level check
- Temperature recording
Body Composition Assessment
- Muscle mass analysis
- Body fat percentage
- Weight balance insights
- Nutrition guidance support
Bilingual Nurse Consultation
- English & Chinese support
- Results explanation
- Q&A session
- Printed educational materials
Program Expansion
Additional health assessments such as blood sugar or lung testing may be introduced as the program expands through grants and community support.
Why Body Composition Assessment Matters
Beyond weight alone, body composition reveals critical health indicators that help prevent falls, reduce chronic disease risk, and provide objective data for long-term wellness tracking.
Fall Prevention
Muscle weakness and imbalance are leading causes of falls in older adults. Our assessment identifies these risks early.
Chronic Disease Prevention
High body fat percentage is linked to diabetes, heart disease, and hypertension. Track and manage your risk factors.
Long-Term Tracking
See your health objectively with trackable trends over time. Data-driven insights help you make informed decisions.
Track Your Progress Over Time
Regular assessments create a personalized health timeline with objective improvements in muscle mass and body fat percentage.
How Our ScreeningEvents Work
A simple three-step process that ensures every participant receives professional care and actionable insights.
Personalized Care at Every Step
Our registered nurses take time to understand each participant's unique health concerns and provide tailored guidance.
Assess & Record
Participants receive comprehensive data-driven screening by registered nurses using professional medical equipment.
Educate & Empower
Each client receives explanation of results, printed summary, and practical health education tailored to their needs.
Follow-Up & Connect
When needed, nurses refer participants to appropriate clinics or community supports for continued care.
Our GrowingCommunity Reach
Since 2024, we've conducted over 15,000 screenings across the GTA, building trust and awareness in communities that need it most.
Screenings Completed
Comprehensive health assessments
Locations Across GTA
Community centers & residences
Education Hours
Bilingual health education
Reaching Communities Across the GTA
From Scarborough to Markham, North York to Richmond Hill — bringing preventive care to every neighborhood.
Be Part of the Change
WOXY Health Foundation welcomes collaboration with community centers, faith groups, and local organizations to host future health screening events.
Host a Screening Event
Partner with us to bring professional health screenings to your community.
Volunteer With Us
Join our team making preventive care accessible to all communities.
Together, we can expand access to preventive care and health education — one community at a time.
Voices from the Community
Hear from the people whose lives have been touched by our Community Health & Prevention Program.
"I never realized my blood pressure was high until this event. The nurse explained everything so clearly and gave me practical steps to take. I'm grateful WOXY brought this service to our building."