Year of the Volunteer: Peace is career and volunteer pursuit for Rod Friesen
April 2, 2026
Freshly retired from a career that brought him to prisons in Zambia and to Canadian homeless shelters, Rod Friesen is using his talent and expertise to help people in Collingwood navigate conflict and find peace. He is one of the many volunteers helping to make life better for people in Collingwood. Friesen volunteers with the… Continue reading Year of the Volunteer: Peace is career and volunteer pursuit for Rod Friesen
Volunteers helping to bring health and wellness programs to the community from the South Georgian Bay CHC
April 2, 2026
Stepping into volunteer work later in life has helped a Collingwood woman find her stride in the community. Melanie Zigman’s very first foray into volunteer work with her family was a mother-daughter walk in support of the Heart and Stroke Foundation in Thunder Bay. Zigman’s mother had survived a heart attack, and the experience inspired… Continue reading Volunteers helping to bring health and wellness programs to the community from the South Georgian Bay CHC
South Georgian Bay CHC in the News!
September 13, 2024
The South Georgian Bay Community Health Centre’s Program Coordinator, Lauren Jeffrey, was featured on the CBC’s Morning Show to talk about the Green Prescription Pilot Program and the mental health benefits of spending time in nature. Listen here!
South Georgian Bay Community Health Centre Celebrates Success of Green Prescription Pilot Project
August 30, 2024
Wasaga Beach, Ontario – August 28, 2024 – The South Georgian Bay Community Health Centre (SGBCHC) is pleased to announce the successful completion of its Green Prescription (Green Rx) pilot project, an initiative designed to enhance health and wellbeing by prescribing “time in nature.” Funded by the Collingwood General and Marine Hospital Foundation’s Wellness Innovation… Continue reading South Georgian Bay Community Health Centre Celebrates Success of Green Prescription Pilot Project
September is Ovarian Cancer Month: What Everyone Should Know about Ovarian Cancer
September 10, 2023
Despite being considered a ‘rare’ disease, ovarian cancer is the fifth most common cause of cancer-related death in Canadian women. Approximately 3,000 Canadians will be diagnosed in 2023; more than half will die within 5 years of diagnosis. While many individuals with ovarian cancer are living longer and better with advances in treatment and supportive… Continue reading September is Ovarian Cancer Month: What Everyone Should Know about Ovarian Cancer
April is Oral Health Month! Read Canada’s Dental Benefit Factsheet
April 6, 2023
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