Tag: Health
RVH Emergency Dept. Booking Times For Minor Injuries Extended To Weekends
Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH) is expanding its pilot Emergency Department (ED) booking system for minor limb injuries. Effective immediately the public can...
First GBGH 50/50 Winner Takes Home $25,948
The Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) Foundation announced the winner of the very first 50/50 lottery draw on June 29, 2023. Bonny Reynolds from...
Township Of Georgian Bay Renews Support For GBGH
On June 23, 2023, the Township of Georgian Bay made a gift of $5,000 from their 2023 Operating Budget to support the GBGH Foundation’s...
Various Brands Of Caffeinated Drinks Recalled
The affected products are being recalled from the marketplace due to various non-compliances related to caffeine content and labelling requirements.
The affected products have been sold nationally and online.
The...
New Urgent Care Clinic To Open In Minden Hills
The Ontario government is providing funding to the Kawartha North Family Health Team (KNFHT) to open an urgent care clinic at the former Minden...
Drug Toxicity Is A Public Health Crisis, And A CTS Is...
By Dr. Lisa Simon, Associate Medical Officer of Health
Many communities are experiencing a drug toxicity crisis and the City of Barrie is no exception....
Keep Up And Stay On Track With School-Aged Immunizations
This summer the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is operating vaccination clinics to help children and youth aged four to 17 years to...
Health Unit Offers Tips To Protect Yourself From Wildfire Smoke
Wildfires occurring in parts of Ontario and Quebec are producing smoke that is being carried into Simcoe Muskoka and affecting local air quality. The...
Minden Emergency Department Permanently Closes
Despite an inspiring community push to save it, Minden's Emergency Department has permanently closed as of June 1.
Haliburton Highlands Health Services (HHHS) made the...
PetSmart Charities Addresses Lack of Access To Veterinary Care
Nearly 60 per cent of Canadian families now include pets, but roughly half of those pets do not have an ongoing relationship with a...
