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Questions about the transfer of the CLSC from Dorval-Lachine

Vulnerable citizens express concern that the proposed change could lead to complications in obtaining healthcare services. Deputy Enrico Ciccone shares this apprehension.

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Impending shift in location for the CLSC in Dorval-Lachine provokes apprehension among locals
Impending shift in location for the CLSC in Dorval-Lachine provokes apprehension among locals

Questions about the transfer of the CLSC from Dorval-Lachine

The Dorval-Lachine CLSC in Montreal's West Island is set to close temporarily as of September 19, with nursing care being offered at the LaSalle CLSC instead. This move, according to the CIUSSS of Montreal's West Island, is necessary due to the current installation no longer meeting the required standards for providing an optimal environment for care and services.

The closure has sparked concerns among residents and Enrico Ciccone, a member of the Quebec National Assembly. Ciccone hopes for a quick solution to restore a complete CLSC in Lachine, expressing his desire for increased funding and resources, improved staffing levels, and stronger community support programs to prevent destabilization and ensure accessible care and treatment services for the most vulnerable populations.

M Paul G. Brunet, president and CEO of the Council for the Protection of Patients, shares these concerns, particularly for those who are already fragile due to health and mobility issues. Many vulnerable residents may find the trip to LaSalle a major obstacle, as many do not have a car and usually go to the CLSC on foot.

Around 45 patients benefit from nursing care daily at the Dorval-Lachine CLSC. Depending on their health status, some patients may be redirected to a CLSC closer to their home or receive home care. The rest of the services, including mental health and early childhood services, have been relocated to another building in Lachine.

The youth clinic will also be transferred. Enrico Ciccone acknowledges that there are few vacant places to accommodate the CLSC, but he emphasises that the situation remains "unacceptable." Bernard Blanchet, a resident, shares this sentiment, expressing his wish for the services of the CLSC to return to Lachine, under one roof.

In response to the concerns raised, Bernard Blanchet may take public action if the situation doesn't improve soon with a group of citizens. For Enrico Ciccone, a member of the Quebec Liberal Party, the temporary transfer of several services from the Dorval-Lachine CLSC to LaSalle is causing concern among citizens and himself.

As the community awaits updates on the situation, the focus remains on ensuring the continued quality of care and services for the residents of Lachine.

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