Ask the Pharmacist – fish oil supplements

Q. I have been taking fish oil supplements for many years and I cannot recall why anymore. Can you remind me what fish oil...

Medical Device Reprocessing Department opens newly renovated space

Brightshores Health System officially opened the renovated Medical Device Reprocessing Department (MDRD) with a ribbon-cutting celebration today. The updated space includes an expansion of the...

Increased Influenza A activity on the rise

Elevated Influenza A activity has prompted Grey Bruce Public Health to underscore the importance of receiving the flu vaccine. Surveillance data indicates a surge in...

Police remind everyone that victims of abuse are not alone and to seek help

December and the holiday season can be a stressful one for many.  In December (2023), Saugeen Shores Police responded to several domestic related and...

More seniors begin to enjoy winter escapes at home

For many senior adults, winter can be a trying time ... living isolated due to winter, not seeing friends, worried about transportation, no longer...

Narcan kits are free and can save a life say local police

According to Saugeen Shores Police, they responded to a possible overdose this week but,  fortunately, the person was revived with the use of Narcan,...

Ask the Pharmacist – New Year resolutions

Q. I would like some tips to help me stay on track with some New Years Resolutions I have made. I know this topic...

Polar Plunge a New Year’s Day tradition

While some of the approximately 600 people who attended the annual New Year's Day Polar Plunge in Southampton (Saugeen Shores) were dressed in full...

Emergency room closures continue

Due to insufficient staffing, please be advised of the following temporary Emergency Department closures: The Chesley Emergency Department will be closed on Friday, December 29th  at...

Reindeer Romp a winner for local mental health initiatives

December 24th, Christmas Eve, was an ideal weather day for a romp outside - the annual Reindeer Romp that is. The 19th annual FUNdraiser drew...

Southwestern Ontario Isotope Coalition welcomes new partners at inaugural meeting

The Southwestern Ontario Isotope Coalition (SOIC) marked another significant milestone  as it recemt;u welcomed new regional collaborative partners at its inaugural meeting. Coalition Chairs—the...

WES for Youth Online uses OTF Grant to advance Mental Health E-Counselling

In November, MPP Lisa Thompson met with representatives from WES for Youth Online to formally congratulate them on work done as a result of...

Brightshores Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony as Critical Support Program expands

Brightshores hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony today, to officially open its newly expanded Crisis Support Program (CSP). The CSP is uniquely designed to support patients...

Radiothon fundraising over eight years for local hospital breaks $1M record

The 8th annual Saugeen Memorial Hospital Foundation Light the Way Radiothon once again proved the generosity of the community when it comes to their...