Dog in Biting Incident Identified
Release Date: January 25, 2012
An appeal for assistance has been successful to identify a dog in a biting
incident earlier this week in Mildmay.
Public Assistance Request
Release Date: January 23, 2012
The Grey Bruce Health Unit is seeking assistance from
the public in finding the owner of a dog involved in a biting incident in
Mildmay.
Influenza Arrives in Grey Bruce
Release Date: January 17, 2012
On Tuesday, January 17, the Grey Bruce Health Unit received laboratory
results confirming Influenza B in a local Owen Sound resident. Area
health care practitioners are being notified and will be performing
appropriate testing on individuals experiencing influenza symptoms.
Public Assistance Request
Release Date: January 17, 2012
The Grey Bruce Health Unit is seeking assistance from the public in
finding the owner of a dog involved in a biting incident in Durham. On
January 16, 2012 a woman was bitten by a dog that was off leash in
Durham Park. The dog is described as a black and brown German Shepherd.
National Non-Smoking Week acknowledges “Breaking up is hard to do”
Release Date: January 13, 2012
January 15, 2012 marks the start of National
Non-Smoking Week in Canada. The 2012 theme is “Breaking up is hard to do.” While
kicking a tobacco addiction is not easy, Grey Bruce residents can gain some
extra motivation with the seventh annual Driven to Quit Challenge, which
is open until February 29.
Photovoice exhibit highlights health issues important to local youth
Release Date: January 5, 2012
The Owen Sound Artists' Co-op's Legacy Project proudly
presents Photovoice, a show featuring 21 photos with accompanying
narratives taken and composed by local youth from Saugeen First Nation
and the Chippewas of Nawash.
Healthcare workers in Grey Bruce are getting their flu shot
Release Date: January 5, 2012
The Grey Bruce Health Unit is seeing an increase in the
number of healthcare workers receiving annual influenza immunization.
Each year, the Ministry of Health and Long-term Care requires vaccine
uptake rates as of November 15, before flu season begins and outbreaks
occur.
