After almost 120 years as a volunteer organization working in the community to raise funds for South Bruce Grey Health Centre’s (SBGHC) Walkerton hospital site and the former County of Bruce General Hospital, the Walkerton Hospital Auxiliary has disbanded. The Walkerton Hospital Auxiliary was founded in 1903, and until March 2020 at the onset of
Read moreDue to unexpected health human resource shortages, the Emergency Departments at the Chesley and Walkerton sites of South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC) will be temporarily closed during the time periods as listed below: The Chesley ED will be closed: 1700 on Friday, August 26th (tonight) to 0700 on Saturday, August 27th (new) 1700 on
Read moreDue to unexpected health human resource shortages, the Emergency Departments at the Durham and Chesley sites of South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC) will be temporarily closed during the time periods as listed below: The Durham ED will be closed from: 2000 on Wednesday, August 24th (tonight) to 0700 on Thursday, August 25th The Chesley
Read moreThe Ministry of Health has provided additional funding support and final approval for South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC) to proceed with the construction of a 2,000 square foot addition to the Kincardine hospital to house a new Computed Tomography (CT) scanner. Lisa Thompson, Member of Provincial Parliament for Huron-Bruce, made the announcement at the
Read moreA 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
Read moreAs you may be aware, some patients have been experiencing issues with laboratory appointment bookings relating to our online booking app, reaching our staff by phone to book an appointment, and delays in getting an appointment at some locations. This is not the level of service that we strive to provide our patients, so please
Read moreWith the emergence of new COVID-19 variants and the recognized higher risks relating to increased transmissibility, SBGHC now requires all persons entering the hospital to wear hospital issued medical masks. Cloth masks are no longer permitted. To ensure minimum standards of filter efficiency and fit characteristics are met, SBGHC will provide you with a mask
Read moreJoin our virtual community information session this evening at 6:00 PM for an update on the Chesley Emergency Department reduced hours of operation. To join the meeting, click on the link below. Time: Jan 27, 2021 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85158059300?pwd=RmJwS2Y1OTJSVmpFR3BlVGhkSi8zUT09 Meeting ID: 851 5805 9300 Passcode: 992194 One tap mobile +16475580588,,85158059300#,,,,*992194#
Read moreThis evening’s Community Information Session presentation on the Kincardine CT Scanner Project and Hospital Redevelopment Project is available here:
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