News & Media – South Bruce Grey Health Centre

- JANUARY 10, 2022
Non-emergent and Non-urgent Surgeries and Procedures at SBGHC to be Paused in Response to Directive #2 Issued by the Provincial Chief Medical Officer of Health
In order to preserve critical care and human resource capacity across the Ontario health care system, the Chief Medical Officer of Health (CMOH) for the Province of Ontario has instructed hospitals to pause all non-emergent and non-urgent surgeries and procedures. This direction from the CMOH was provided under provincial Directive #2 which was released on
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- Meghan Legge
- SBGHC News
- DECEMBER 23, 2021
Visiting Guidelines Limited for SBGHC Hospital Sites
Due to increasing local COVID-19 cases and to ensure the safety of patients, families and staff, beginning Thursday, December 23rd, visiting guidelines for South Bruce Grey Health Centre’s (SBGHC) four hospital sites will be updated to limit the number of visitors allowed in the hospital. Patients can identify their Partners in Care to support them
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- Meghan Legge
- SBGHC News
- DECEMBER 22, 2021
Construction Tender Released for Kincardine Hospital CT Suite Addition
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has approved South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC) to release a tender for the construction of a 2,000 square foot addition to the Kincardine hospital to house a new CT scanner. The construction tender was publicly released on December 22nd, and a formal announcement regarding the Kincardine CT project from
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- Meghan Legge
- SBGHC News
- DECEMBER 20, 2021
Hospital Service Reductions to be Implemented at SBGHC Beginning December 27th
At a special meeting on December 17th, 2021, the South Bruce Grey Health Centre’s (SBGHC) Board of Directors approved a reduction of services at the hospital due to nursing staff shortages. Starting Monday, December 27th, 2021, the Walkerton hospital Emergency Department (ED) will be closed overnight from 8:00 PM to 8:00 AM, operating from 8:00
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- Meghan Legge
- SBGHC News
- DECEMBER 10, 2021
Virtual Community Information Session on Wed. Dec. 15 to Discuss Hospital Services at Risk Due to Nursing Staff Shortages (Recording Available Here)
Recording of Virtual Community Information Session Available Here South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC) has been facing significant shortages in health human resources (HHR) for over five years, particularly with Nurses and Medical Laboratory Technologists. To provide an update on this challenge, and the impact it is having on our hospital services, SBGHC will be
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- Meghan Legge
- SBGHC News
- NOVEMBER 15, 2021
New Ambulance Entrance for Durham Hospital Emergency Department Opens
A new ambulance entrance to the Emergency Department at South Bruce Grey Health Centre’s (SBGHC) Durham hospital site is now open for use by Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and funeral homes. The new entrance is a small addition on the west side of the hospital that includes a canopy and enclosed corridor that leads to
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- Meghan Legge
- SBGHC News
- OCTOBER 15, 2021
Mammography Program at SBGHC Walkerton Reopens with New Equipment
A newly renovated mammography suite with upgraded equipment and technology is now open at South Bruce Grey Health Centre’s (SBGHC) Walkerton hospital site. The new Seno Pristina Digital Mammography System from GE Healthcare, featuring modern technologies that will allow for potential program enhancement, including Tomosynthesis (3D anatomical view) and Contrast Enhanced Mammography (injection of X-ray
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- Meghan Legge
- SBGHC News,
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- SEPTEMBER 14, 2021
SBGHC Seeking Patient and Family Advisors
South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC) is seeking community advisors to join the hospital organization’s Patient and Family Advisory Council, a partnership of community members and hospital staff committed to ensuring excellent patient care experiences. The council has been in place since 2017, focusing on advocacy for patient-centered care. This approach to health care focuses
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- Meghan Legge
- SBGHC News
- AUGUST 17, 2021
New Mammography Machine Coming to SBGHC Walkerton
A new mammography machine will be installed at South Bruce Grey Health Centre’s (SBGHC) Walkerton hospital site this fall. The new Seno Pristina Digital Mammography System from GE Healthcare, featuring modern technologies that will allow for potential program enhancement, including Tomosynthesis (3D anatomical view) and Contrast Enhanced Mammography (injection of X-ray dye through an IV
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- Meghan Legge
- SBGHC News
- JULY 28, 2021
Kincardine Hospital CT Scanner Project Continues to Advance
The CT scanner project at the Kincardine hospital continues to advance, with a targeted goal of having the scanner operational in 2022. Construction is expected to begin in Fall 2021 on the 2,000 square foot addition to be located directly south of the main entrance, adjacent to the east side the existing hospital building. The
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- Meghan Legge
- SBGHC News