April 1, 2021
Make a Difference on our Board of Directors The South Georgian Bay Community Health Centre (SGBCHC) is recruiting new Board Members. If you are interested in contributing to your community, this is an opportunity for you to give back at an exciting time. Download the SGBCHC Board Member Application. Who are we? The SGBCHC… Continue reading South Georgian Bay CHC Recruiting New Board Members
December 16, 2020
Note: Contact the organizations to find out if there are any changes to the service due to this region entering the *Red Zone*. The Salvation Army Collingwood – Christmas Hamper and Gift Program: Supports families and individuals in need with Christmas food hampers and gifts for children 16 years of age and under. Contact: Jessie… Continue reading Community Meals & Toys for Kids
December 9, 2020
Good Food Access Fund Grant will support South Georgian Bay families who are struggling with food access Wasaga Beach, Ontario – December 9, 2020 – The South Georgian Bay Community Health Centre (SGBCHC) is pleased to announce that it has received a grant of $20,000 from Community Food Centres Canada’s Good Food Access Fund. The… Continue reading South Georgian Bay Community Health Centre receives $20,000 for emergency food aid in the wake of COVID-19
November 19, 2020
South Georgian Bay Ontario Health Team collaborate to design the best possible care for our region Collingwood, Ontario – November 18, 2020 – Today, Premier Doug Ford, Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health and Merrilee Fullerton, Minister of Long-Term Care announced the South Georgian Bay Ontario Health Team (SGBOHT) as one of 13… Continue reading South Georgian Bay Health Partners are Selected to Become an Ontario Health Team
November 4, 2020
Collingwood, Ontario – November 2, 2020 – The Collingwood COVID-19 Assessment Centre has moved to the parking lot behind the Collingwood Legion at 490 Ontario Street and will operate both the appointment based, drive-through COVID-19 assessments and flu shot clinics. To book an appointment at the Collingwood Assessment Centre: Call 705-444-5885 to speak to a… Continue reading Collingwood COVID-19 Assessment Centre moves to parking lot behind Collingwood Legion
November 3, 2020
What is Diabetes Awareness Month? Diabetes Awareness Month is a time when communities across the country team up to bring awareness to diabetes and urge action to tackle the diabetes epidemic. The COVID-19 pandemic has created even more urgency as adults living with diabetes are at greater risk of developing serious symptoms and complications, like… Continue reading November is Diabetes Awareness Month!
October 27, 2020
To book an appointment at a drive through location, visit www.gbfht.ca or call 705-444-5885. Collingwood, Ontario – October 26, 2020 – This fall, the South Georgian Bay community will be able to obtain their flu shot at drive-through, appointment only community clinics, in Collingwood, Creemore, Stayner and Wasaga Beach, commencing November 2, 2020. The appointment… Continue reading Drive-Through Flu Clinics Start November 2 in South Georgian Bay
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