News Releases

News Releases

6

Dec

2024

GBPH announces results of ‘Attacking Medication Misuse’ campaign

Grey-Bruce residents returned more than 170 pharmaceuticals that had expired or were no longer needed to an Owen Sound pharmacy for safe disposal during the recent ‘Attacking Medication Misuse’ campaign.

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3

Dec

2024

Opioid Alert issued following one fatal, five non-fatal suspected drug overdoses in Grey-Bruce

Grey Bruce Public Health has been notified of six suspected drug poisonings, including one fatality, over a 72-hour period, prompting Public Health to issue an Opioid Alert to community partners and the public on Dec. 2, 2024.

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29

Nov

2024

GBPH announces first local flu case of season

Grey Bruce Public Health is reporting the area’s first laboratory-confirmed influenza case of the 2024-25 respiratory illness season.

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26

Nov

2024

GBPH issues Opioid Alert in response to one fatal, two non-fatal drug poisonings within 48-hour period

Grey Bruce Public Health has posted and shared an alert to community partners and people who use unregulated substances after receiving notification of three suspected drug poisonings, including one fatality, that took place in the area over a two-day period.

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21

Nov

2024

GBPH encourages residents to test their homes for radon

Grey Bruce Public Health is encouraging residents to begin testing their homes for radon this November – which is Radon Action Month in Canada.

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20

Nov

2024

‘Attacking Medication Misuse’ campaign highlights importance of properly disposing of old medications

Following a successful campaign in 2023, Grey Bruce Public Health will again be teaming up with the Owen Sound Attack and Rexall Pharma Plus in downtown Owen Sound on a promotion aimed at raising awareness about how to safely dispose of expired and unused medication.

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31

Oct

2024

GBPH issues Opioid Alert in response to suspected fatal drug poisoning

Grey Bruce Public Health has issued its 24th Opioid Alert of 2024 after receiving notification of a suspected fatal opioid-related poisoning.

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25

Oct

2024

Public Assistance Request – Possible Dog Bite – Arran-Elderslie

Grey Bruce Public Health is seeking the public’s help in identifying the owner of a dog involved in an incident on Oct. 22, 2024, in Arran-Elderslie

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21

Oct

2024

Federal, provincial programs available to help seniors with cost of dental care

Grey Bruce Public Health and Bruce County are collaborating to raise awareness about the critical link between oral health and overall health as well as available government-funded programs to help eligible seniors cover the cost of dental care.

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18

Oct

2024

GBPH encourages residents to get latest COVID-19 and flu vaccines to safeguard health this fall

The cooler, shorter days and changing leaves are hallmarks of autumn, but they also signal the beginning of the annual fall respiratory illness season in Ontario.

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