Tag: Grey Bruce Health

The Board of Health for the Grey Bruce Health Unit is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Christine Kennedy as Medical Officer of Health. She will assume her new role with the Grey Bruce Health Unit on July 1, 2016. Dr. Kennedy came to the Grey Bruce Health Unit as Associate Medical Officer of […]

It’s time again for the Turn Off The Screens challenge. The 14th annual challenge runs from May 2 – May 8. During this week students and their families do their best to get off the couch and get active by turning off the television, video game and computer. Only one in ten children and youth […]

The Grey Bruce We C.A.R.E Project is hosting the second annual ‘Share’ event, addressing youth mental health and wellness. This event is an opportunity for adults and youth to Connect, Ask, Reach and Engage on issues relating to youth mental health in Grey Bruce. Keynote speaker is Kevin Breel, a 22-year-old writer, comedian and activist […]

The Grey Bruce Health Unit is seeking assistance from the public in finding the owner of a dog involved in a biting incident that occurred at McGowan Falls in Durham on Saturday, April 16. The dog is described as a male chocolate Labrador wearing a blue collar. Staff of the Grey Bruce Health Unit need […]

The Fentanyl Patch Return Program, also known as Patch 4 Patch, requires patients to return used patches to their pharmacy before they can receive more. The program sees the doctor, pharmacist and patient working together to ensure safe and responsible use of fentanyl patches. “Misuse of fentanyl patches is linked to a growing number of […]

Recent high water and flooding pose a number of potential health risks for some local residents. If your well has been flooded, is close to floodwater, if you obtain drinking water from a river or lake, and especially if you have noticed a change in the appearance or smell of your drinking water, it may […]

It is that time of year again! Grey Bruce has had approximately 50 cases of laboratory confirmed influenza since the start of the year, most over the past 2 weeks. As well, reports of other respiratory illnesses are circulating in the region. Public Health would like to remind everyone there are several things that can […]

March is Nutrition Month, a great time to make small, sustainable changes in your diet. The Grey Bruce Health Unit and Dietitians of Canada want to help you make a big difference in your wellbeing by making small changes, one meal at a time. The health unit will be posting tips on social media all […]

More staff at local nursing and retirement home realize the value of flu shots for both their clients and themselves as immunization rates are up slightly from last season. Staff vaccination rates at local nursing homes averaged 75 per cent, up from 74 per cent in 2014-2015. All staff at Country Lane Nursing Home in […]

Today, the Grey Bruce Health Unit received laboratory test results confirming influenza A in a resident of southern Grey County. This is the first confirmed case of influenza (flu) in Grey Bruce this season. Health care providers in Grey Bruce have been notified and will perform testing as required. Flu activity has been unusually quiet […]