Reader to Reader: March 23, 2024
Busy, but great
Environmental groups announce support for new bill to protect Great Lakes, drinking water from microplastics
On World Water Day, March 22, the Alliance for the Great Lakes, Ocean Conservancy, Illinois Environmental Council, and Loyola University scientists will hold a briefing with partners at the Museum of Science and Industry to discuss protecting the Great Lakes and waterways from the environmental and health risks of microfiber pollution. Read the full story…
Nursing shortages continue to be an issue
The March 6 meeting of the (SBGHC) South Bruce Grey Health Centre’s board of directors had little that was new regarding the ongoing temporary ER closures, especially in Durham and … Continue reading Nursing shortages continue to be an issue
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Musehl named CEO of CMHA Grey Bruce
The Canadian Mental Health Association Grey Bruce has announced Stephen Musehl as its next chief executive officer. Musehl has been appointed CEO of the organization effective April 15 following a search process conducted by the CMHA Grey Bruce Board of Directors and a CEO recruitment committee. He will be aided in his transition to the […]
Obituary – Ted Little
EDWARD “TED” LITTLE Edward “Ted” Caruthers Little of Kincardine passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre in Kincardine on Tuesday, March … Continue reading Obituary – Ted Little
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Obituary – Bill Zoppi
BILL ZOPPI William “Bill” James Frederick Zoppi of Kincardine passed away at South Bruce Grey Health Centre – Kincardine on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, in his 90th year. He was … Continue reading Obituary – Bill Zoppi
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Ticks, and plenty of them, after mild winter: Experts
An uptick in ticks across Southwestern Ontario could signal trouble from the disease-spreading parasites following a warm winter, public-health authorities warn. Southwestern Public Health, which serves Oxford and Elgin counties and St. Thomas, is reminding people to be vigilant after seeing increased numbers of the bloodsuckers early this year. “Usually, we start seeing tick submissions […]
Local parents surrendering troubled teens to Children’s Aid: ‘No other choice’
A London-area child welfare agency says it’s rented three houses to help care for teens surrendered by parents who can’t access mental health supports, an issue that’s also surfaced in the Windsor area.
Funding will link more people in Grey-Bruce with primary health teams
New provincial funding to help local people access health care includes money for Saugeen First Nation to create a health team to treat band members with non-urgent needs on the reserve. “This historic announcement for our community will avail funding sufficient for the recruitment of a nurse practitioner, chronic disease management nurse, occupational therapist, social […]
Renovations set to start at Ripley Medical and Child Care Centre
Representatives of partners in a project to renovate the Ripley Medical and Child Care Centre gathered at the centre to mark the imminent start of work at the site. Huron-Kinloss, in partnership with the Kincardine Family Health Team, Dr. Jason Murray, The YMCA of Owen Sound Grey-Bruce, Bruce County, the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) […]
Two First Nations health centres split $1.4M, but officials know more is needed
CHIPPEWAS OF THE THAMES FIRST NATION – Queen’s Park is investing more than $1.4 million to expand health care services at two First Nations medical centres in Southwestern Ontario. The funding, announced Wednesday, will expand team-based primary care for a pair of Southwest Ontario Aboriginal Health Access Centre (SOAHAC) locations – Chippewas of the Thames […]
Obituary – Bill Johnson
BILL JOHNSON Bill Johnson of Kincardine died peacefully at South Bruce Grey Health Centre – Kincardine on Feb. 20, 2024, at age 81. He was surrounded by his family during … Continue reading Obituary – Bill Johnson
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