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The community is invited to clean out their medicine cabinets and drop off old or unused prescription and over-the-counter medication at the Rexall Pharma Plus in downtown Owen Sound from September 24 - 30. Everyone who drops off medication will receive a voucher for a free ticket, while supplies last, for any Wednesday evening Owen Sound Attack regular season game.

At an open meeting of the Board of Health for the Grey Bruce Health Unit today, the Board passed a motion to appoint Dr. Hazel Lynn as Acting Medical Officer of Health for the Grey Bruce Health Unit. The appointment is effective immediately for a term of less than six months.

Falls and fall-related injuries cost Ontario $2.8 billion per year. In Grey Bruce, falls represent a significant public health issue for residents of all ages. Grey Bruce has a 72% higher rate of emergency department visits due to falls across age groups when compared to Ontario. From 2012 to 2014, Grey Bruce saw an average of between 2 and 3 fall-related hospitalizations per day.

The Grey Bruce Health Unit is seeking assistance from the public in finding a dog involved in a biting incident that occurred in Flesherton.

The Grey Bruce Health Unit is seeking assistance from the public in finding a cat involved in a biting incident that occurred in Owen Sound.