Latest News What's Happening at GBGHGBGH readies to resume elective proceduresJune 15, 2020June 15, 2020 – After spending weeks conducting detailed planning to safely resume some elective surgeries and procedures, Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) has received approval to start some surgeries and diagnostic imaging. The hospital is still awaiting approval of ambulatory care and endoscopy procedures, but anticipates this approval by June 22. Elective surgeries and […]... Read more...Community Assessment Centre available for expanded testingMay 26, 2020May 26, 2020 – The COVID-19 Midland Assessment Centre is ready to perform expanded testing in response to Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s announcement regarding increased testing across the province. Testing is available at the Midland Assessment Centre to anyone based on the following expanded criteria: Anyone with at least one symptom of COVID-19 (mild symptoms […]... Read more...GBGH Board of Directors’ Message to the CommunityApril 22, 2020April 21, 2020 – As Chair of Georgian Bay General’s Board of Directors, I’m impressed and humbled by the efforts of our hospital team in preparing for COVID-19. During this crisis our Board has been meeting virtually to stay updated on the preparation and status at the hospital. Even from afar, we are well aware […]... Read more...A Letter to Our Community – March 31, 2020April 1, 2020A Letter to Our Community During uncertain times, we want our community to understand how Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) is preparing to address the COVID-19 global pandemic. As always, ensuring the safety of our patients and team of dedicated and skilled professionals is our highest priority. We need our staff and physicians to be […]... Read more...GBGH OR begins shoulder surgery as surgical program expandsFebruary 11, 2020Dr. Olivia Cheng (front left), orthopedic surgeon, performs a shoulder repair surgery at Georgian Bay General Hospital. February 11, 2020 – Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) is now providing shoulder repair surgery as part of the hospital’s expansion of surgical services. GBGH was funded for 33 shoulder surgeries in 2019-2020 by the Ministry of Health, […]... Read more...Call for Applicants: An exciting community leadership opportunityFebruary 3, 2020Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) is a 113-bed hospital serving residents and visitors in the Southern Georgian Bay shoreline communities of Midland, Penetanguishene, Tiny Township, Tay Township, Beausoleil First Nation, Georgian Bay Township and Springwater Township. In order to identify a diverse group of Board members for the hospital, GBGH’s Community Based Nominations Committee (CBNC) […]... Read more...GBGH physician honoured with prestigious awardJanuary 17, 2020Dr. Peter Kizoff (left), co-chief hospitalist at Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH), was recently presented with an Award of Excellence from the Ontario College of Family Physicians (OCFP), recognizing his efforts to provide medical assistance in dying care to patients. Dr. Kizoff received the award November 28, 2019 from Dr. Elizabeth Muggah (right), OCFP president-elect. […]... Read more...Enteric outbreak over on GBGH’s 2 East unitDecember 24, 2019December 29, 2019 – An enteric outbreak on the 2 East at Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) has been declared over, in consultation with the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit. GBGH met the criteria for the outbreak to end based on the hospital remaining without additional cases for five days, measured from the last patient […]... Read more...GBGH achieves highest standard in recent Accreditation surveyDecember 18, 2019December 18, 2019 – Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) has received the results of its recent Accreditation survey and has achieved the highest level – Accredited with Exemplary Standing. “Accreditation is a chance for our hospital to showcase everything we do well in providing high-quality, safe care,” says Gail Hunt, president and CEO, GBGH. “This […]... Read more...GBGH names new chief of staff to lead hospital’s medical staffDecember 17, 2019December 17, 2019 – Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) and its Board of Directors has appointed Dr. Vikram Ralhan as chief of staff for a three-year term, effective February 1, 2020. Dr. Ralhan, who was one of six internal and external candidates considered, will begin his transition into the role in January 2020. “In addition […]... Read more...GBGH awarded for championing organ and tissue donationNovember 8, 2019Trillium Gift of Life Network (TGLN) presented Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) with a Provincial Routine Notification Rate Award for achieving 100 per cent routine notification throughout 2018-2019. Routine notification is the rate at which hospitals notify TGLN when a patient has died and there may be the potential for organ and/or tissue donation. GBGH […]... Read more...GBGH on track to deliver nearly 200 babies this yearNovember 3, 2019Constance Imrie with baby Glenn Paul Imrie – the one-hundredth baby to be born since April at Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH). With a revitalized birthing program, GBGH was expecting to have 150 births this fiscal year, but is actually tracking to deliver nearly 200 babies. October 31, 2019 – After partnering with Orillia Soldiers’ […]... Read more...GBGH puts safety first as team receives their annual flu shotsOctober 24, 2019Gail Hunt, president and CEO of Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) and Nicole Kraftscik, executive director of the GBGH Foundation, each did their part to protect patients by receiving their flu shot during the first days of the hospital’s annual influenza campaign. During the first two days of the campaign, more than 150 immunizations were […]... Read more...GBGH stages mock Code Orange to test emergency preparednessOctober 3, 2019As part of GBGH’s emergency preparedness training, the hospital executed its first large-scale mock Code Orange in the new Emergency department on Thursday, September 26 between 0900 and 1200 hours. A Code Orange is the emergency code for a mass casualty incident outside the hospital, which could include a Chemical (C), Biological (B), Radio-Nuclear (RN), […]... Read more...GBGH explores Christian Island as part of team bike tourAugust 28, 2019August 28, 2019 – On August 24, Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) team members and their families spent the day exploring Christian Island as part of the hospital’s first ever Christian Island Adventure Bike Tour. The tour was organized as an opportunity to become more familiar with Christian Island, as well as provide a social and […]... Read more...GBGH Board of Directors welcomes new members and releases annual community updateJune 28, 2019June 28, 2019 – Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) held its June Board of Directors meeting June 27, during which the chair, vice chair were determined and new Board members were welcomed. Dr. Patrick McNamara will remain as chair, while Tim Kastelic takes on the vice chair role. “I’m very pleased to continue as the […]... Read more...Influenza A outbreak over on GBGH’s 1 North unitMay 17, 2019May 22, 2019 – An outbreak of influenza A on the 1 North Complex Continuing Care, Rehabilitation and Palliative Care Unit at Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) has been declared over, in consultation with the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit. GBGH met the criteria for the outbreak to end based on the hospital remaining without […]... Read more...GBGH shows donors just what their generosity can do – bring enhanced imaging services to the communityFebruary 12, 2019Donors gathered at Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) to celebrate the hospital’s new computerized tomography (CT) scanner which arrived in the fall of 2018 and since scanning the first patient October 15, it has performed more than 2,800 scans. More than 2,000 donations contributed to raise $1.35 million to purchase the state-of-the-art scanner for GBGH. […]... Read more...Port Severn couple pledges $150,000 to Georgian Bay General HospitalFebruary 12, 2019February 1, 2019 – After a tour at Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) in the fall of 2018, Port Severn couple Donna and Conrad Huber made a $150,000 commitment to the critical needs of the hospital. “When we heard that the need for equipment and infrastructure is more than $7 million, we wanted to help,” […]... Read more...New surgical tower key component to GBGH’s expanding surgical programJanuary 31, 2019Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) celebrated the arrival of a new surgical video tower for the hospital’s operating room (OR) with two of the donors who contributed to purchase the $80,000 piece of equipment. Front row (from left) – Donors Michael & Sarah Thor. Back row (from left) – Dr. Eileen Sacks, surgeon and president, […]... Read more...GBGH Foundation welcomes new executive directorJanuary 28, 2019January 28, 2019 – The Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) Foundation has hired Nicole Kraftscik as its new executive director (ED). Kraftscik, who brings more than 10 years of philanthropy experience, will begin working part-time for the Foundation in February, transitioning to full-time in early April. “I am thrilled to work for my hometown hospital, […]... Read more...GBGH takes top spot in regional flu shot campaignJanuary 28, 2019January 24, 2019 – Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) recently took the first place title in a regional flu shot campaign among hospitals within the North Simcoe Muskoka Local Health Integration Network (NSM LHIN). GBGH staff, credentialed staff, volunteers and contractors reached a combined influenza immunization rate of 73 per cent. “Having an immunization rate […]... Read more...GBGH celebrates smoking cessation efforts and looks toward new model to help patients quitJanuary 10, 2019Members from Georgian Bay General Hospital’s (GBGH) Smoking Cessation Task Force and the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) gathered at GBGH to celebrate the hospital’s efforts to reduce smoking on its property. Pictured from left: Ray Nason, co-chair, Patient & Family Advisory Council (PFAC), GBGH; Cindy Baker-Barill, program manager, Cental East Tobacco Control Area […]... Read more...GBGH honours exceptional people at annual awardsNovember 29, 2018The Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) Board of Directors honoured one staff, two physicians and one team with Exceptional People Awards. This recognition is the most prestigious honour handed out to by the hospital for outstanding commitment to care based on its three strategic themes and vision. From left – Award presenter Dr. Nancy Merrow, […]... Read more...GBGH team receives flu shots for safety’s sakeOctober 30, 2018October 30, 2018 – Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) launched its annual influenza immunization campaign in preparation for the upcoming flu season. During the campaign which coincides with Canadian Patient Safety Week, all staff, credentialed staff and volunteers are encouraged to receive their flu shot to protect patients, themselves, their loved ones and their colleagues. […]... Read more...GBGH’s new CT scanner makes a big entranceOctober 2, 2018Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) welcomed its new computerized tomography (CT) scanner on September 28. The scanner, which entered the building via the main entrance, will be located in the hospital’s Diagnostic Imaging department which is currently under construction to accommodate the new equipment. Weighing in at 2,200 kg, the new CT – a Siemens […]... Read more...Redevelopment journey finally ends for GBGH Emergency departmentSeptember 28, 2018Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) celebrated the opening of its redeveloped Emergency department after years of planning and construction for the expanded and modernized space, designed to improve care, efficiency and the patient experience. The entire ED redevelopment included adding approximately 8,000 square feet, a new entrance, triage area, trauma rooms, mental health safe rooms, […]... Read more...GBGH birthing program survey to improve careAugust 20, 2018August 20, 2018 – To better understand how women in the community feel about birthing services at Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH), the organization is launching two surveys – one about “pre-delivery services” and one about the “care they received post-partum”. The aim of the survey is to determine what the hospital is doing well […]... Read more...GBGH celebrates therapeutic garden openingAugust 8, 2018Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) recently opened its Therapeutic Garden at the hospital’s Midland site. The garden is located off the 1 North Complex Continuing Care and Rehabilitation unit of the hospital and serves as a quiet place for patients and family to enjoy, as well as provides a venue for recreation therapy. Celebrating the […]... Read more...GBGH and OSMH recognized for good governanceJuly 12, 2018Receiving the North Simcoe Muskoka Local Health Integration Network (NSM LHIN) inaugural Award for Good Governance on behalf of Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) and Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital (OSMH) are (from left) Al Scott, vice chair, OSMH Board of Directors; Pat Campbell, president and CEO, OSMH; Bob Morton, past chair, NSM LHIN; Ralph Befort, […]... Read more...GBGH launches new strategic plan as part of its annual Report to the CommunityJune 29, 2018June 29, 2018 – Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) – Report to Our Community – on June 28. In the AGM presentation, led by GBGH Board of Directors chair Dr. Patrick McNamara, the hospital made several announcements including launching its new strategic plan and new website. After significant development […]... Read more...GBGH Emergency Department construction updateJune 13, 2018June 13, 2018 – Although expected to be open in time for the busy summer season at Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH), the final phase of construction on the Emergency department (ED) construction is delayed. The hospital expected its ED redevelopment to be complete this month, but is now working on timelines for later this […]... Read more...Volunteer Association gives more than just their time to GBGH as National Volunteer Week approachesApril 10, 2018April 10, 2018 – The Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) Volunteer Association recently presented a cheque for $88,000 to the hospital. The funds will go toward the purchase of GBGH’s new CT scanner, equipment which takes pictures of organs and organ systems inside the body to determine a diagnosis and develop a treatment plan. Expected […]... Read more...GBGH Foundation welcomes new interim leaderApril 5, 2018April 5, 2018 – Kathy Elsdon-Befort (pictured far right) has assumed the role of interim executive director (ED) of Georgian Bay General Hospital’s (GBGH) Foundation. Elsdon-Befort will be in the position until a permanent ED candidate is recruited. Elsdon-Befort has been a friend of GBGH for many years now, as well as a dedicated long-time […]... Read more...GBGH measuring up in ED return visitsApril 3, 2018April 3, 2018 – Hospitals measure their progress in many aspects of their operations. This is how they know their care stacks up against other hospitals in the region and the province. By comparing performance, hospitals have a benchmark to know what they do well and what they could improve. For Georgian Bay General Hospital […]... Read more...Minister of Health and Long-Term Care approves GBGH’s Executive Compensation FrameworkMarch 1, 2018As of March 1, 2018, the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care has granted approval of GBGH’s Executive Compensation Framework, including selected comparator organizations and the proposed maximum rate of increase to the executive salary and performance-related pay envelope. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Bill Whittaker, VP, Human Resources […]... Read more...GBGH feeling the strain of higher flu activityJanuary 11, 2018Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) is feeling the effects of increased rates of infectious diseases and a flu season which has not yet reached its peak. This week, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit declared widespread community influenza activity as lab-confirmed flu cases jumped by 50 (between December 31 and January 6) for a total […]... Read more...GBGH’s ED begins Phase 3 constructionDecember 5, 2017December 4, 2017 – Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) has begun phase 3 of construction in the redevelopment of its Emergency department (ED). The final renovation to the existing ED will include a new main waiting room, a new See & Treat area for sub-acute patients and a new ED administration area. “To accommodate this […]... Read more...GBGH announces Lucille Perreault to the position of Interim Chief Nursing Executive and VP of Patient ServicesNovember 29, 2017GBGH is pleased to announce the appointment of Lucille Perreault to the position of Interim Chief Nursing Executive and VP of Patient Services, effective November 28, 2017. Lucille, who recently retired from Hôpital Montfort in Ottawa, will be with GBGH for the next several months while we recruit a permanent candidate. Originally from Sudbury, Lucille […]... Read more...Hospitals continue to build gynecological and obstetrical services in MidlandNovember 28, 2017Georgian Bay General Hospital and Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital work towards major milestones as part of its birthing program partnership November 23, 2017 – Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH), in partnership with Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital (OSMH), recently opened a bi-weekly Gynecology Clinic at the hospital. This clinic opening is a major step forward in […]... Read more...GBGH honours Exceptional People at annual awardsNovember 23, 2017November 20, 2017 – Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) held its annual awards to celebrate staff and physicians for their Years of Service, and honour some of the hospitals’ team members through the GBGH Board of Directors’ Exceptional People Awards and Volunteer Awards of Excellence. The evening is hosted annually by the GBGH Board of […]... Read more...GBGH team receives flu shots for safety’s sakeOctober 30, 2017October 23, 2017 – Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) launched its annual influenza immunization campaign in preparation for the upcoming flu season. All staff, physicians and volunteers are encouraged to receive their flu shot to protect patients, themselves, their loved ones and their colleagues. To make receiving their immunization as convenient as possible, GBGH’s Occupational […]... Read more...Tiny Ties disbands, giving remaining funds to GBGHOctober 12, 2017Past directors from Tiny’s Residents Working Together (TRWT) recently visited Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) to make a donation of approximately $4,200. TWRT published the Tiny Ties newspaper based on financial support from advertisers and dedicated members. In 2010, the last Tiny Ties paper was published due to lack of volunteers. With the remaining funds, […]... Read more...Increasing Access to Mental Health Care in North SimcoeOctober 6, 2017Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care – Province investing in two facilities to better integrate care NEWS October 6, 2017 Ontario is improving and integrating acute mental health care services for people in the North Simcoe area, which will provide greater access to high-quality treatment and support closer to home. Ann Hoggarth, MPP for Barrie, […]... Read more...GBGH Celebrates Franco-Ontarian DayOctober 2, 2017Members of the Georgian Bay General Hospital family donned their green September 25 to celebrate Franco-Ontarian Day. The hospital raised a new flag to recognize and celebrate the contributions of the francophone community to the development of Ontario’s culture, history, society, economy and political structure. It also served as a great opportunity to celebrate GBGHs […]... Read more...GBGH Welcomes Two New Key Members To Its Leadership TeamSeptember 29, 2017We are very pleased to announce the appointment of Stewart Boecker as GBGH’s new Vice President Corporate Services & CFO, effective September 18th, 2017. Stewart brings over twenty years of progressive financial and operational healthcare leadership experience, with the past thirteen years at a senior management level. He brings a breadth of knowledge of the […]... Read more...Georgian Bay General Hospital welcomes its new CEOSeptember 12, 2017Gail Hunt’s first day on the job as the hospital’s new CEO was September 11 and she is looking forward to all that role will entail. “GBGH presents a new challenge in my career with a larger community and larger hospital. Now that my children have all gone off to their post-secondary educations, I was […]... Read more...Georgian Bay General Hospital has officially been granted partial French Language designationJuly 7, 2017NEWS RELEASE – July 7, 2017 – After years of hard work, Georgian Bay General Hospital has officially been granted partial French Language designation under the French Language Services Act (FLSA). The designation applies to the ambulatory care program and the finance, human resources and telecommunications services carried out on behalf of the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. “This designation […]... Read more...The 2-1-1 Common Point Project at GBGHMay 30, 2017Visitors to the Georgian Bay General Hospital website now have one-stop access to mental health information and referral services. The Common Point project is to help members of the public who land on our site to link to a web directory which provides information on all addiction and mental health services in the NSM LHIN […]... Read more...GBGH Telemedicine Program will be expanded to Monday to Friday 8am – 4pmMay 18, 2017Services that can be accessed thru OTN Consult specialties include: Cardiology, Dermatology, Diagnostic Radiology, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Family Medicine, Gastroenterology, General Surgery, Geriatric Medicine, Gynecologic Oncology, Infectious Diseases, Internal Medicine, Hematology, Nephrology, Neurology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopedic Surgery, Other: GP specializing in Pain Management, Other: Geriatric Psychiatry, Other: Refugee Care,Pediatric Cardiology, Pediatric Neurology, Pediatrics, […]... Read more...Motherisk Commission Information Now Available OnlineMarch 6, 2017The Ontario government established the Motherisk Commission to review individual child protection cases and provide support for people who were affected by flawed hair testing done by the Motherisk Drug Testing Laboratory at the Hospital for Sick Children. The independent review found that the hair strand drug and alcohol testing done by the laboratory was […]... Read more...GBGH First Baby of 2017February 8, 2017A Victoria Harbour family has been celebrating the new year in the best way possible – with the addition of a new little boy. Just after 2 a.m. on January 4, Kristie Goldsmith, 33 and Jeff Dumont, 33, welcomed Cole Jeffrey John Dumont to the world – making him the first baby born at Georgian […]... Read more...Nearly two thirds of potential organ donors gave the gift of lifeJanuary 28, 2017TORONTO January 27, 2017 – Today Trillium Gift of Life Network released new provincial data on hospital donation performance. Ontario is the only province to make this data publicly available – a practice that has led to higher donation rates in the province. Hospital donation performance is measured by two rates: routine notification and conversion. […]... Read more...
