Health News For SOUTH WEST


It’s important to keep up-to-date with the latest health care and social services news. And there’s a lot to keep up with! You need to know what’s happening in your community in order to maximize your health and well-being. New services and programs open each month, existing services change locations, and new health and social services information is always available based on the results of research conducted right here in our community and around the world.

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Friday, May 29, 2015
First Tetanus Case in Grey Bruce

Friday, May 29, 2015
Renovation of GBHS Cancer Care Unit to Begin in June

Thursday, May 28, 2015
New Report on the Health Status of Elgin St. Thomas Residents

Wednesday, May 27, 2015
Ontario Recognizes Outstanding Bravery of Paramedics

Wednesday, May 27, 2015
Health Unit: Check and Protect Against Skin Cancer

Tuesday, May 26, 2015
City Managers Prepared to Keep Services Operating during Work Stoppage

Friday, May 22, 2015
Province to Invest $23.5 Million in New Brain Research Centre

Friday, May 22, 2015
Free Outdoor Movie Night Coming to Goderich

Friday, May 22, 2015
HPHA Welcomes Medical Students for Discovery Week

Friday, May 22, 2015
You don’t know what you pick up when you hook up… Protect yourself

Friday, May 22, 2015
Help Prevent Rabies: Vaccinate Your Pets

Friday, May 22, 2015
Oxford72Hours.ca contest winners announced: Winners represent every municipality in Oxford County

Friday, May 22, 2015
Prevent Tick Bites. Protect Against Lyme Disease

Friday, May 22, 2015
Ontario Creates Construction Health and Safety Advisory Group

Thursday, May 21, 2015
Stratford Site Announces C. Difficile Outbreak

Thursday, May 21, 2015
New Resource to Improve Employment Opportunities for People with Developmental Disabilities in Ontario

Tuesday, May 19, 2015
Statement by Ontario's Health Minister on Personal Support Workers Day

Tuesday, May 19, 2015
St. Marys Site Emergency Department Introduces Rapid Assessment Zone

Friday, May 15, 2015
Think twice and stay safe Victoria Day marks the start of trauma season for London Health Sciences Centre

Friday, May 15, 2015
Reduce your alcohol-related risks - We’ve got an App for that!

Friday, May 15, 2015
Message Bikes to Promote Cycling Safety

Friday, May 15, 2015
Do the BRIGHT THING.... when walking after dark

Thursday, May 14, 2015
Perth District Health Unit Receives Donation to Help Families Afford Nutritious Food

Thursday, May 14, 2015
Call for Proposals for Local Poverty Reduction Fund Now Open

Thursday, May 14, 2015
Ontario Launches Home Care Plan to Improve Access and Expand Service

Wednesday, May 13, 2015
Alcohol and Pregnancy Don’t Mix - Coaster Campaign

Wednesday, May 13, 2015
Healthy Lake Huron: Clean Water, Clean Beaches releases 2015 newsletter to share progress of work protecting Lake Huron

Tuesday, May 12, 2015
GBHS Employee Returns from Nepal Earthquake Relief

Tuesday, May 12, 2015
Health Unit Reminds Residents to Check for Ticks

Tuesday, May 12, 2015
Give Wildlife Some Space!

Tuesday, May 12, 2015
Ontario Providing Faster Access to Medical Specialist Services

Monday, May 11, 2015
Winnifred Henderson Open House: Celebrate the Changes at Your Library

Monday, May 11, 2015
Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance Thanks Our Nurses! National Nursing Week – May 11-17 2015

Friday, May 08, 2015
Ontario Investing $20 Million in Health Innovation

Friday, May 08, 2015
LHSC to Implement Changes to Improve Patient Experiences in a Better System of Care

Friday, May 08, 2015
St. Joseph's Kick Starts the Conversation about Consent May is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Friday, May 08, 2015
Ontario Celebrates Two Graduate Students with Hilary M. Weston Scholarship

Thursday, May 07, 2015
Ontario Investing $1.7 Million to Improve Occupational Health and Safety

Thursday, May 07, 2015
Reminder to Parents: Send us your Child’s Immunization Record! Suspension Day is May 26

Wednesday, May 06, 2015
Leisureworld Caregiving Centre — Oxford Announces New Name

Wednesday, May 06, 2015
Suicide Prevention Standards Being Developed for Ontario Hospitals

Wednesday, May 06, 2015
New CT Scanner Coming to Grey Bruce Health Services

Wednesday, May 06, 2015
City Celebrates Fifth Seniors’ Satellite

Tuesday, May 05, 2015
Ontario Investing $5.2 Million to Expand Mental Health Care for Teens

Tuesday, May 05, 2015
From May 4th to 10th Annual Safe Kids Week Focuses on Road Safety

Tuesday, May 05, 2015
United Way Funding: Call for Expressions of Interest

Tuesday, May 05, 2015
Healing and helmets at LHSC’s Children’s Hospital: May 4-10 is Safe Kids Week

Tuesday, May 05, 2015
Music Awakens Memories

Monday, May 04, 2015
Student Voice and Solid Partnerships Combine to Bring Cafeteria Changes

Monday, May 04, 2015
“I Am Ready” – Are You? London takes part in Emergency Preparedness Week

Monday, May 04, 2015
May 4th is Melanoma Monday

Monday, May 04, 2015
Ontario Unveils New Provincial Emergency Operations Centre

Friday, May 01, 2015
Work Continues as City, Environment Ministry, Health Unit and LTC Asses TCE Findings in Brydges and Highbury Area

Friday, May 01, 2015
Are You Prepared? Emergency Preparedness Week Reminds us to be Ready!

Friday, May 01, 2015
Catholic Education Week - May 3-8, 2015

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