October 20, 2020
Wasaga Beach, Ontario – October 19, 2020 – As part of ongoing efforts to keep the South Georgian Bay community safe from potential spread of the COVID-19 virus, a new Drive Through COVID-19 Assessment Centre will open in Wasaga Beach on October 21, 2020. The assessment centre will be located in the parking lot behind… Continue reading COVID-19 Drive Through Assessment Centre Opens in Wasaga Beach Oct. 21
October 1, 2020
SGBCHC community programs help combat social isolation for people living in South Georgian Bay Wasaga Beach, Ontario – October 1, 2020 – We know anecdotally that people are healthier when connected to social and community supports. According to a recent study by Angus Reid and Cardus, nearly a quarter of Canadians are very lonely and/or… Continue reading A Sense of Belonging Matters to Health: South Georgian Bay Community Health Centre Offers Free Virtual Programs During the COVID-19 Pandemic
September 24, 2020
Wasaga Beach, Ontario – September 24, 2020 – On Friday, September 18, 2020, the South Georgian Bay Ontario Heath Team (SGB OHT) planning table submitted its full application to the Ministry of Health towards becoming an Ontario Health Team. The SGB OHT planning table is comprised of eleven anchor organizations, inclusive of Community Connection, Georgian… Continue reading South Georgian Bay Ontario Health Team Planning Table Submits Full Application
September 22, 2020
Darlene Lucas joined the SGBCHC team over two years ago and is currently working as the Centre’s Clinical Assistant. In 2018, Darlene held a lead role in supporting the implementation of the Social Prescriptions (Rx) Pilot Program in this region. The Social Prescribing Program worked with volunteers to develop social and cultural programs that addressed… Continue reading Social Rx Group Has Success Moving Online
September 22, 2020
I have returned from maternity leave and so much has changed! Not only have our everyday activities and errands shifted, but how we provide care to our clients at the Community Health Centre looks different too. While many of our medical staff are booking in-person appointments, I’m continuing to see clients virtually and it has certainly been… Continue reading Why We Developed “Nourished”: A Body-Positive Diabetes Program
September 8, 2020
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June 24, 2020
June 11, 2020
Wasaga Beach, Ontario – June 11, 2020 – As Ontario continues to grapple with the impacts of COVID-19, the importance of integrating health care and social supports is more critical than ever. The South Georgian Bay Community Health Centre (SGBCHC) quickly shifted its model of care within the context of COVID-19, to ensure their most… Continue reading South Georgian Bay Community Health Centre Adapts its Model of Care to Support its Most Vulnerable Clients During COVID-19
June 8, 2020
Written by Registered Psychotherapist, Robbi Currie We are in the midst of a pandemic and most people are feeling a range of mental health impacts from restricted movement, life disruptions, unexpected unemployment, learning how to homeschool children, social isolation, fear of getting sick, and so much more. Our Mindfulness Meditation expert and registered Psychotherapist, Robbi… Continue reading Supporting Your Mental Wellness During a Pandemic
June 8, 2020
With COVID-19 testing now available for anyone with at least one symptom or concerns of exposure, you may have had a test done recently. The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit has released a resource called, “Tested! Now What?” to help you understand the next steps to take. This resource explains what to do while… Continue reading Resource: Tested! Now What?