This evening, Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson joined South Bruce Grey Health Centre’s (SBGHC) virtual Community Information Session regarding the capital projects underway at the Kincardine hospital to announce that magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) service will also be coming to Kincardine. SBGHC’s Kincardine hospital site will be home to one of 27 new MRI machines in
Two significant capital projects continue to advance at the Kincardine hospital, including the construction of a 2,000 square foot addition to house a new Computed Tomography (CT) scanner, along with a 34,000 square foot expansion and modernization of the hospital’s Emergency Department, Diagnostic Imaging, Laboratory, Decontamination room, Lobby, and Back of House (loading/unloading). Construction of
The Board of Directors of the South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC) regrets to announce that the President & CEO Michael Barrett has elected not to renew his contract beyond its expiration date of March 31st, 2023. “Michael has provided over 4 years of outstanding leadership to SBGHC through some very difficult times, especially during
Beginning Monday, December 5th, 2022, the Chesley Hospital Emergency Department (ED) will resume service five (5) days per week, Monday to Friday, during the hours of 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
July 2022
Construction continues on the CT suite addition at the Kincardine hospital. This month, backfilling was completed and underground services and insulation were installed. The site is now being prepared for sidewalks and subfloor to be poured.
June 2022
The CT suite addition is starting to take shape! The foundation has been poured, and next up will be backfilling around the foundation and installing the structural steel and metal decking.
May 2022
The contractor has mobilized, the construction fencing is up and excavation/demo has begun!
March 11, 2021
The 1,800-page report was endorsed by SBGHC’s Board of Directors at their regular meeting on March 3rd and has been submitted to the Ministry of Health and Ontario Health.
Updated February 26, 2021
After an extensive review of various CT scanner options for the Kincardine hospital, evaluating the needs of patients and clinical staff, quality of imaging, radiation dose, technology, capital cost and on-going annual operational costs, and consultation with key stakeholders, SBGHC’s Board selected the Edge Plus CT scanner from Siemens in December 2020.
September 25, 2020
The Ministry of Health has provided funding support and approval to South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC) to advance the Kincardine hospital redevelopment project forward into Stage 2 of the Ministry’s capital planning process.
May 7, 2019
South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC) has submitted the Stage 1 report for the redevelopment of the Kincardine hospital to the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC).
Our team is working hard to stabilize staffing to increase hours of service in the Emergency Department as soon as we are able.
Remember, if your needs are urgent or emergent, please do not delay your care – proceed to the nearest open ED or call 9-1-1. Do not wait for the Chesley ED to be open to seek care.
For non-urgent health care needs, Health Connect Ontario is available 24/7 for non-emergency health-related questions by calling 811.