Overdose Awareness Month: Our Journeys – Stories of Challenge, Bravery, Hope and Loss
August marks Overdose Awareness Month, with Overdose Awareness Day taking place on Aug 31st each year. 2019 marked what appears to be the most solemn...
GBHS Celebrates Arrival of New MRI
Earlier today, Grey Bruce Health Services celebrated the arrival of its new MRI as it was craned into the Owen Sound Regional Hospital.
The new...
COVID-19 – Local Long-Term Care Facilities Updates July 31 2020
Two situations in long-term care facilities in Grey and Bruce in the past few days have concluded, while a third facility remains in outbreak.
On...
Bruce Power is making The POST Promise to help prevent the spread of COVID-19
Bruce Power is joining companies across the country in support of The POST Promise, an initiative endorsed by the Government of Canada that’s focused...
Places of Worship under stress due to COVID-19
As the province moves into stage 3 of the pandemic, people are asking many questions around people gathering indoors for religious services, rites or...
New Island Garden at regional hospital welcomes visitors
The volunteer group, Neighbourwoods North, has kicked off their newest project at the Owen Sound Hospital and have begun work to create a welcoming...
Wearing face masks limits Covid-19 spread says Medical Officer
"The Grey Bruce Health Unit commends the public for their support of wearing face coverings to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Hand hygiene, respecting...
Live shows and performing arts will find it difficult to engage the public
The Grey Bruce Health Unit entered Stage 3 of reopening on July 17th.
As part of this announcement, live shows, performing arts, and movie theatres...
Opioid Overdose Alert in Grey Bruce
Over the past five days, there have been six reported opioid overdoses within both Grey and Bruce Counties. Although laboratory and coroner confirmations are...
Fake COVID-19 Face Mask Medical Exemption Card a scam
The Grey Bruce Health Unit advises the public there is no requirement for a COVID-19 Face Mask Medical Exemption Card or anything similar. These...
