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Category: 2023 News

Watch for New Signage at all Brightshores Locations

Information Notice Brightshores Health System is in the process of changing its signage to reflect our new name. All Brightshores sites are receiving new exterior signage.…

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Crisis Support Program (CSP) Expands at Brightshores Health System

CSP Ribbon Cutting Team Photo
Brightshores hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony today, to officially open its newly expanded Crisis Support Program (CSP). The CSP is uniquely designed to support patients experiencing…

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New CT Scanner at Brightshores Health System – Saugeen Shores

Ribbon Cutting at Saugeen Shores CT
Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Highlights Another Medical Imaging Milestone Just two weeks after celebrating the commencement of operations of a second Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) machine at the…

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Dr. Rami Shasha Has an Ophthalmology Procedure Named After Him

The procedure involves a Centralize, Tilt, and Chop Technique for the Management of Rotating and Non-Rotating Hemi-Nuclei. Dr. Rami Shasha, an Ophthalmologist from Brightshores Health System,…

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Brightshores Health System Celebrates Milestone with Second MRI Installed at Owen Sound Hospital

Brightshores Staff and Execs cutting the ribbon.
  Brightshores Health System celebrated a significant milestone today, holding a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the installation and commencement of operations of a second Magnetic Resonance…

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Local Physician Dr. Rami Shasha Gains International Spotlight

Procedure done at Brightshores Health System is considered one of the three most complex surgical cases from around the globe. Dr. Rami Shasha, an Ophthalmologist from…

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New President and CEO at Brightshores Health System

Ann Ford officially commences her role as the President and CEO of Brightshores Health System on October 30, 2023. Ann brings over 30 years of executive leadership…

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New Markdale Hospital Opening Soon

After decades of planning, hard work, and community support, we are excited to announce that the new Markdale Hospital will be opening September 24th. The…

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GBHS Rebrands as Brightshores Health System

We are thrilled to announce that Grey Bruce Health Services has changed its name to Brightshores Health System. “The transition to Brightshores Health System comes at…

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GBHS Announces New President & CEO

The GBHS Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Ann Ford to the position of President & CEO.  Ann will commence her…

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GBHS Celebrates Upgrades to Owen Sound Hospital Gift Shop and Pharmacy Space

This morning GBHS hosted a ribbon-cutting event in celebration of the reopening of the newly upgraded gift shop and retail pharmacy at the Owen Sound…

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GBHS Celebrates Exemplary Standing

At the end of April surveyors from Accreditation Canada were on site at all six GBHS hospitals to review and evaluate our organization against Canadian…

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Human Resource Pressures Facing Grey Bruce Emergency Departments

Many hospitals across Ontario are experiencing staffing shortages, and the availability of emergency department (ED) physicians and nursing staff is putting significant pressure on our…

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GBHS Celebrates Stroke Distinction™ Achievement

This past November, Accreditation Canada was at Grey Bruce Health Services’ Owen Sound Hospital to assess the District Stroke Centre as part of an evaluation…

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GBHS Owen Sound Retail Pharmacy and Gift Shop Undergoing Renovation

Effective January 5, 2023, the retail pharmacy and gift shop at Grey Bruce Health Services Owen Sound Hospital will temporarily relocate from the lobby area…

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