Family Doctor Tips on Caring for Children with Respiratory Symptoms
December 5, 2022
Most respiratory illness in children, including colds, influenza, RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) and COVID-19 can be managed at home without the need for prescription medications. However, in some cases, it is important to seek medical care. Click here to read important tips from the Ontario College of Family Physicians on how to decide when… Continue reading Family Doctor Tips on Caring for Children with Respiratory Symptoms
November is Diabetes Awareness Month
November 3, 2022
During the month of November, the South Georgian Bay CHC is raising awareness on ways to manage your diabetes by sharing services and programs that can help you or a loved one. The theme for Diabetes Day this year is to highlight the need for access to higher quality diabetes education for healthcare professionals and… Continue reading November is Diabetes Awareness Month
South Georgian Bay Community Health Centre and Community Partners Launch Green Prescription Pilot Project
September 28, 2022
The South Georgian Bay Community Health Centre (SGBCHC) is pleased to announce that it has partnered with community organizations to launch the Green Prescription pilot project. Funded by the Collingwood General and Marine Hospital Foundation’s Wellness Innovation Fund, and spearheaded by the SGBCHC, the goal of the pilot project is to improve the health and… Continue reading South Georgian Bay Community Health Centre and Community Partners Launch Green Prescription Pilot Project
South Georgian Bay Community Health Centre receives $20,000 for emergency food aid in the wake of COVID-19
April 12, 2022
Wasaga Beach, Ontario – April 12, 2022 – The South Georgian Bay Community Health Centre (SGBCHC) is pleased to announce that it has once again received a grant of $20,000 from Community Food Centres Canada’s Good Food Access Fund. The grant will provide South Georgian Bay community partners with grocery gift cards to help support… Continue reading South Georgian Bay Community Health Centre receives $20,000 for emergency food aid in the wake of COVID-19
The South Georgian Bay CHC Is Seeking New Board Members
March 2, 2022
Make a Difference on our Board of Directors Serving on the South Georgian Bay Community Health Centre’s Board of Directors is a great opportunity for anyone who is passionate about giving back to their community. Working together with our clients and our community to build equitable access to excellent healthcare is at the heart of… Continue reading The South Georgian Bay CHC Is Seeking New Board Members
Supporting the Mental Health Needs of Our Community
February 24, 2022
Understanding the Social Determinants of Mental Health Over the past two years, mental health issues have risen significantly due to the pandemic. A new study has found that Canadian’s are increasingly becoming fatigued and struggling with their mental health. The study found that one in three Canadians (36%) are now living with mental… Continue reading Supporting the Mental Health Needs of Our Community
Increasing Rates of Opioid Overdoses
January 26, 2022
The pandemic has hit Ontario’s homeless hard, resulting in a higher rate of hospitalization and death A report released on Tuesday, January 18th by Unity Health and the Ontario Drug Policy Research Network found that half of all Ontarians who died of a drug overdose in the early stages… Continue reading Increasing Rates of Opioid Overdoses
A Day in the Life of a Type 1 Diabetic
November 18, 2021
Author: AprilI woke up at 6:47am feeling very tired and groggy. I went to bed last night with a blood sugar of 17.1, not too sure why as I didn’t have an evening snack and I’m positive I took enough insulin with my dinner. I did a correction dose of insulin before bed. I grab… Continue reading A Day in the Life of a Type 1 Diabetic
November is Diabetes Awareness Month
November 18, 2021
Did you know that 11 million Canadians are living with diabetes or prediabetes? According to the International Diabetes Federation, diabetes is one of the largest global health emergencies of the 21st century.During the month of November, the South Georgian Bay CHC has been raising awareness about diabetes and providing resources to help manage it. What is… Continue reading November is Diabetes Awareness Month
Community Health and Wellbeing Week 2021
October 7, 2021
Building Equitable Futures in South Georgian Bay It’s Community Health and Wellbeing week! This week, Alliance for Healthier Communities members across the province shared successes and stories of how our organizations are building equitable futures for clients and community members. Understanding health equity issues and how they impact our community is the first step in… Continue reading Community Health and Wellbeing Week 2021