Health News For NORTH SIMCOE MUSKOKA

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
GBGH declares COVID-19 outbreak on 2 North inpatient unit

Sunday, October 29, 2023
COVID-19 Outbreak Declared Over On CGMH’s Surgical Unit

Tuesday, October 24, 2023
Flu vaccine and COVID-19 XBB vaccine available in Simcoe Muskoka as of Oct. 30

Monday, October 23, 2023
Halloween and the stigmatization of mental illness

Monday, October 23, 2023
RVH and OSMH Partner to Improve Care for Youth with Eating Disorders

Friday, October 20, 2023
COVID-19 Outbreak Declared on CGMH’s Surgical Unit

Friday, October 20, 2023
OSMH celebrates $25-million funding increase from Ontario Government to care for rapidly growing number of patients

Thursday, October 19, 2023
SMMH North Wing COVID-19 Outbreak Declared Over

Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Health unit begins school immunization program for Grade 7 students

Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Mandatory Masking Returns to Muskoka’s Hospitals

Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Letter of Relationship signed between Indigenous Health Circle and Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital

Friday, October 06, 2023
No Visiting to SMMH North Wing Due to COVID-19 Outbreak

Wednesday, October 04, 2023
High Patient Volumes Posing Gridlock Challenges

Wednesday, October 04, 2023
Health unit strongly recommends using layers of protection against seasonal respiratory illness

Monday, October 02, 2023
County of Simcoe Paramedics honoured with Exemplary Service Medals

Monday, October 02, 2023
1door.ca: your gateway to seamless and quick mental health appointments

Monday, October 02, 2023
Partnering with MedsHousing supports Muskoka and area health care partners

Monday, October 02, 2023
CGMH welcomes new Clinical Leadership to the Patient Services portfolio



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