2024 News Archives - Brightshores Health System

Collaboration led by CAN Health Network explores Canadian platform modernizing call bell systems. January 9, 2025 (Owen Sound, ON) – A new platform launching at two…

Read more Media Release: New Initiative Launching at Grand River Hospital and Brightshores Health System Brings Patients More Timely and Personalized Care

Due to increased patient volumes, there may be extended wait times in our Emergency Departments (ED). We understand that waiting for care can be frustrating…

Read more Brightshores Health System Emergency Department Extended Wait Times

Happy Holidays from the team at Brightshores

As 2024 comes to a close, I find myself reflecting on everything we’ve accomplished this year at Brightshores Health System. I’d like to express my…

Read more Media Release: Celebrating our 2024 Accomplishments: A Message From Ann Ford, President & CEO

December 3, 2024 – South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC), Brightshores Health System (Brightshores) and the Canadian Mental Health Association Grey Bruce (CMHA Grey Bruce)…

Read more Media Release: Collaboration Enhances Access to Outpatient Mental Health and Addictions Care for Durham Area Residents

Recruitment of medical oncologists to Brightshores Health System is a high priority. Despite our best efforts, we have been unable to recruit additional oncologists to…

Read more Media Release: Temporary Changes to Referral Process for Cancer Program

Brightshores Health System and our five supporting Foundations were thrilled to participate in National Disability Employment Awareness Month through Light It Up! For NDEAM! yesterday,…

Read more Media Release: Brightshores Health System and the Five Foundations Brought Awareness to National Disability Employment Awareness Month

As the fall respiratory virus season begins, Brightshores is taking a proactive approach to protect patients, staff and physicians. We have implemented targeted clinical masking…

Read more Media Advisory: Brightshores Health System Implementing Targeted Clinical Masking

Brightshores Health System and our five Foundations are thrilled to participate in Light It Up! For NDEAM on October 17, 2024. This initiative brings awareness…

Read more Media Advisory: Brightshores Health System and Supporting Foundations to Participate in Light It Up! For NDEAM

The Coordinated Accessible…

Read more Brightshores Health System Joins The CAN Health Network to Drive Health Care Innovation in Rural Communities

Brightshores Health System announces Beth Morris, VP Clinical Services & Quality, Chief Nursing Executive (CNE) will join Brightshores on September 30^th and Tim Pemberton, Vice…

Read more Media Release: Brightshores Health System Senior Leadership Announcements

We are pleased to announce the grand opening of our Wellness and Recovery Centre in Owen Sound, and invite members of the community to tour…

Read more Media Advisory: Wellness & Recovery Centre Open House – June 17, 2024

Owen Sound, ON – June 7, 2024 – Brightshores Health System is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its new state-of-the-art Wellness and Recovery…

Read more Media Release: Grand Opening of the New Wellness and Recovery Centre – Mental Health & Addictions, in Grey Bruce

Brightshores Health System, in collaboration with Owen Sound Police Service (OSPS), successfully conducted an "Active Shooter" mock exercise yesterday at the 8-Unit building adjacent to…

Read more Media Release: Successful Completion of Mock Active Shooter Exercise at Brightshores Health System

Brightshores Health System proudly announces the accomplishments of Dr. Rami Shasha, MD, FRCSC, DABO, a highly skilled Cataract, Refractive, and Complex Anterior Segment Surgeon, at…

Read more Media Release: Brightshores Health System Celebrates Innovative Achievements of Dr. Rami Shasha at the annual ASCRS Surgery Meeting

Dynacare is opening a lab collection site in Port Elgin to support the Saugeen Shores community, effective May 13, 2024. This is a welcome additional…

Read more Media Advisory: New Dynacare Laboratory and Health Services Centre

Mohawk Medbuy Corporation (MMC) is pleased to welcome Brightshores Health System to our MEALsource nutrition procurement program. Brightshores is one of hundreds of public sector…

Read more Media Release: Brightshores Health System signs on to Mohawk Medbuy’s MEALsource Nutrition Procurement Program

Brightshores Health System is pleased to partner with Sheridan College on a groundbreaking initiative aimed at addressing health inequities in rural communities. In collaboration with Dr.…

Read more Media Release: Brightshores Health System and Sheridan College Partner to Address Health Inequities in Rural Communities

Brightshores Health System is currently seeking new Board Members! This presents an outstanding opportunity for seasoned professionals willing to volunteer their expertise and time in…

Read more Media Advisory: Brightshores Board Member Opportunity

Brightshores Health System patients can now easily access their medical imaging records with @PocketHealth! Use this secure online platform to view, store and seamlessly…

Read more Media Advisory: Brightshores Health System Makes Medical Imaging Records More Accessible with PocketHealth

Brightshores Health System's Office of Research and Innovation (ORI) is pleased to announce the approval of a significant co-investment from DIGITAL, Canada’s Global Innovation Cluster…

Read more Media Release: Brightshores Health System Secures Co-Investment from DIGITAL for Revolutionary Innovation Project.

Brightshores is renovating the Meaford Business Office to replace flooring in the department so there will be a temporary office relocation during the project. Callers may…

Read more Media Advisory: Brightshores Health System Temporarily Relocating Meaford Business Office

As a result of space pressures, the Georgian Bay Information Network (GBIN) Information Technology department moved…

Read more Media Release: GBIN I.T. Department Moves to the Heritage Place Mall

Brightshores Health System is proud to announce the introduction of the Minimally Invasive ThuLEP Prostate Surgery, making it the second hospital in Ontario to offer…

Read more Media Release: Brightshores Health System Introduces Advanced Surgical Option for Men

Georgian College and Brightshores Health System announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), expressing a shared commitment to advancing healthcare, education, and research…

Read more Media Release: Georgian College and Brightshores Health System Strengthen Partnership with Research Agreement

Brightshores is set to revolutionize Stroke Care for patients in Grey and Bruce counties with the introduction of Rapid Automated CT Perfusion Software. Identified as…

Read more Media Release: Brightshores Launches Rapid Automated CT Perfusion Software to Elevate Stroke Care in the Region

Brightshores is committed to an inclusive and welcoming environment for everyone.

Brightshores Health System and South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC) are pleased to announce a collaborative effort to enhance access to Rapid Access Addiction Medicine…

Read more Media Release: Brightshores Health System Offers Rapid Access Addiction Medicine (RAAM) Services at South Bruce Grey Health Centre Locations

Retired Ontario Provincial Police officer George Couchie is the creator of “Walking the Path”, a course that teaches the Ojibwe culture. Our leadership team at…

Read more Brightshores’ Leadership Attended “Walking the Path” Hosted by M’Wikwedong Indigenous Friendship Centre

Brightshores Health System is thrilled to announce an expansion of services with the commencement of outpatient endoscopy procedures at the state-of-the-art Markdale Hospital starting Monday,…

Read more Media Release: Outpatient Endoscopy Services Introduced at the Markdale Hospital

Brightshores Mental Health and Addictions Services launched a Navigation Line. This service provides system navigation of programs available within Brightshores. Patients can call and speak…

Read more Media Advisory: Brightshores Health System Launches Mental Health & Addictions Services Navigation Line

Brightshores Health System officially opened the renovated Medical Device Reprocessing Department (MDRD) with a ribbon-cutting celebration today. The updated space includes an expansion of the existing…

Read more Media Release: Medical Device Reprocessing Department Opens Newly Renovated Space

Category: 2024 News

Media Release: New Initiative Launching at Grand River Hospital and Brightshores Health System Brings Patients More Timely and Personalized Care

Brightshores Health System Emergency Department Extended Wait Times

Media Release: Celebrating our 2024 Accomplishments: A Message From Ann Ford, President & CEO

Media Release: Collaboration Enhances Access to Outpatient Mental Health and Addictions Care for Durham Area Residents

Media Release: Temporary Changes to Referral Process for Cancer Program

Media Release: Brightshores Health System and the Five Foundations Brought Awareness to National Disability Employment Awareness Month

Media Advisory: Brightshores Health System Implementing Targeted Clinical Masking

Media Advisory: Brightshores Health System and Supporting Foundations to Participate in Light It Up! For NDEAM

Brightshores Health System Joins The CAN Health Network to Drive Health Care Innovation in Rural Communities

Media Release: Brightshores Health System Senior Leadership Announcements

Media Advisory: Wellness & Recovery Centre Open House – June 17, 2024

Media Release: Grand Opening of the New Wellness and Recovery Centre – Mental Health & Addictions, in Grey Bruce

Media Release: Successful Completion of Mock Active Shooter Exercise at Brightshores Health System

Media Release: Brightshores Health System Celebrates Innovative Achievements of Dr. Rami Shasha at the annual ASCRS Surgery Meeting

Media Advisory: New Dynacare Laboratory and Health Services Centre

Media Release: Brightshores Health System signs on to Mohawk Medbuy’s MEALsource Nutrition Procurement Program

Media Release: Brightshores Health System and Sheridan College Partner to Address Health Inequities in Rural Communities

Media Advisory: Brightshores Board Member Opportunity

Media Advisory: Brightshores Health System Makes Medical Imaging Records More Accessible with PocketHealth

Media Release: Brightshores Health System Secures Co-Investment from DIGITAL for Revolutionary Innovation Project.

Media Advisory: Brightshores Health System Temporarily Relocating Meaford Business Office

Media Release: GBIN I.T. Department Moves to the Heritage Place Mall

Media Release: Brightshores Health System Introduces Advanced Surgical Option for Men

Media Release: Georgian College and Brightshores Health System Strengthen Partnership with Research Agreement

Media Release: Brightshores Launches Rapid Automated CT Perfusion Software to Elevate Stroke Care in the Region

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Engagement Session

Media Release: Brightshores Health System Offers Rapid Access Addiction Medicine (RAAM) Services at South Bruce Grey Health Centre Locations

Brightshores’ Leadership Attended “Walking the Path” Hosted by M’Wikwedong Indigenous Friendship Centre

Media Release: Outpatient Endoscopy Services Introduced at the Markdale Hospital

Media Advisory: Brightshores Health System Launches Mental Health & Addictions Services Navigation Line

Media Release: Medical Device Reprocessing Department Opens Newly Renovated Space

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