Latest News What's Happening at GBGHHave you ever wondered if you should visit the Emergency department for a minor illness or injury?May 13, 2022GBGH is always here for you when you need us the most. We want our community to be aware of some particular signs and symptoms that warrant a trip to the hospital for a medical emergency. If you are unsure about your condition requires a visit to the hospital, you can always call Telehealth Ontario […]... Read more...GBGH declares COVID-19 outbreak on 1 North inpatient unitMay 10, 2022May 10, 2022 – An outbreak of COVID-19 has been declared on the 1 North Complex Continuing Care and Rehabilitation unit at Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH), in collaboration with the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit. The outbreak includes three patients who contracted COVID-19 while receiving care at the hospital. Enhanced cleaning and other infection […]... Read more...Midland welcomes new family physician Dr. Alia AliMay 6, 2022May 6, 2020 – Midland is now home to a new family physician – Dr. Alia Ali. Having recently moved the Midland area, Dr. Ali is excited to welcome patients with her new family medicine practice, which also has a focus on obstetrical care. Dr. Ali’s first introduction to the Midland and area community was […]... Read more...GBGH declares COVID-19 outbreak on 2 East inpatient unitMay 3, 2022May 3, 2022 – An outbreak of COVID-19 has been declared on the 2 East inpatient unit at Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH), in collaboration with the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit. The outbreak includes two patients who contracted COVID-19 while receiving care at the hospital. Enhanced cleaning and other infection prevention and control measures […]... Read more...GBGH appoints interim president and CEOApril 25, 2022Matthew Lawson, Georgian Bay General Hospital April 25, 2022 – The Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) Board of Directors has appointed Matthew Lawson as the interim president and CEO of the organization, effective June 24, 2022. Since joining GBGH in June 2021, Lawson has served as the executive vice president (EVP) of Corporate Services and […]... Read more...Ultrasound wait times at all-time low at GBGHApril 13, 2022From left members of the Ultrasound team: Medical Diagnostic Sonographers, Lisa, Natalie, Carol, Preslee, Evelyn and Erin; Manager of Diagnostic Imaging at GBGH. April 13, 2022 – Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) continues to improve ultrasound services for patients, as wait times have dropped to an all-time low due to increased availability of services since […]... Read more...GBGH reminding community to avoid visiting Emergency Room for mild COVID-19 symptomsApril 12, 2022April 12, 2020 – With the recent surge in COVID-19 cases in our region, Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) is once again seeing an increase in Emergency department (ED) visits among COVID positive patients, particularly those with mild symptoms. GBGH wants to remind the community to please avoid visiting the Emergency department if they are […]... Read more...Virtual sessions designed to assist Francophones 65+April 12, 2022... Read more...GBGH CEO resigns to pursue leadership opportunity at Barrie health centreApril 6, 2022April 6, 2022 – Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) president and CEO Gail Hunt has tendered her resignation at the hospital, effective Thursday, June 23, 2022. Hunt, who joined GBGH in September 2017, has been appointed as the new president and CEO of Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH) in Barrie. “On behalf of the […]... Read more...GBGH offering wide range of surgeries locallyApril 5, 2022Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) is working toward expanding its general surgery program to ensure the community and family physicians are aware patients can receive their care closer to home and with shorter wait times for procedures. Members of GBGH’s general surgical team (from left) : Dr. Bonnie Shum, Dr. Katherine Aucoin, Dr. Paige Churchill and […]... Read more...GBGH further lifts visitation restrictions to improve patient and family experienceMarch 16, 2022March 16, 2022 – Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) continues to lift some visitation restrictions based on provincial re-opening plans, as well as the decreasing cases of COVID-19 in our local community and throughout our region. Effective March 17, admitted patients will be permitted two visitors per day between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. “Increasing […]... Read more...GBGH completing major electrical repairs this weekendMarch 11, 2022March 9, 2022 – Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) will be undertaking major repairs to the electrical sub-station located at the rear of the hospital, along with a high voltage breaker replacement in the main electrical room. In order to complete this project, a temporary generator will be brought on-site and will power the hospital […]... Read more...GBGH officially opens new dialysis site in MidlandMarch 4, 2022Photo: Guests in attendance included (from left) Julia Sek, director of Patient Care, GBGH; Aly Wang, project coordinator, GBGH; Bob Savage, project manager, GBGH; Minister of Colleges & Universities and MPP Simcoe North Jill Dunlop; Bernie Uhlich, vice chair, Board of Directors, GBGH; Marni Van Kessel, program director for the Regional Kidney Care Program of […]... Read more...GBGH opens up visitation as COVID-19 cases declineFebruary 24, 2022February 24, 2022 – Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) is lifting some visitation restrictions based on provincial re-opening plans, as well as the decreasing cases of COVID-19 in our local community and throughout our region. Effective February 25, admitted patients will be permitted one visitor per day between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. “Increasing visitation […]... Read more...COVID-19 outbreak on GBGH’s 1 North unit declared overFebruary 23, 2022February 23, 2022 – Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH), in consultation with the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, has officially declared the COVID-19 outbreak over on its 1 North Complex Continuing Care and Rehabilitation inpatient unit. The outbreak, originally declared February 7, included two patients who contracted COVID-19 while receiving care at the hospital and […]... Read more...Stroke patients at GBGH now have access to important new treatment protocolFebruary 22, 2022On February 15, Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) conducted a mock exercise to test the process for a new stroke protocol which ensures patients have access to important and timely treatment within four to 24 hours of stroke onset. The process includes assessment at GBGH via CT scan and transfer to a GTA stroke centre […]... Read more...Help us care for our community… GBGH is seeking applicants for its Board of DirectorsFebruary 15, 2022Georgian Bay General Hospital is seeking applicants to join its Board of Directors. We are seeking three community-service minded individuals to fulfill these volunteer positions. While adhering to best practices and with a varied skill set, Directors provide governance oversight for the hospital, ensuring GBGH continues meeting its objectives while upholding our commitment to exceptional care. The Board […]... Read more...GBGH resumes elective and non-urgent procedures and surgeriesFebruary 11, 2022February 11, 2022 – Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) is resuming elective and non-urgent procedures and surgeries, as directed by the Ontario government. As per provincial guidance, GBGH had ramped down non-urgent surgeries and procedures on January 7, ensuring critical care capacity and human resources were available to care for COVID-19 and other acute patients. […]... Read more...GBGH declares COVID-19 outbreak on 1 North inpatient unitFebruary 7, 2022February 7, 2022 – An outbreak of COVID-19 has been declared on the 1 North Complex Continuing Care and Rehabilitation unit at Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH), in collaboration with the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit. The outbreak includes one staff and two patient who contracted COVID-19 while receiving care at the hospital. Enhanced cleaning […]... Read more...COVID-19 outbreak at GBGH declared overFebruary 2, 2022February 2, 2022 – Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH), in consultation with the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, has officially declared the COVID-19 outbreak over on its 2 East inpatient unit. The outbreak, originally declared January 29, included one patient who contracted COVID-19 while receiving care at the hospital. No further transmission among patients or […]... Read more...GBGH declares COVID-19 outbreak on 2 East inpatient unitJanuary 29, 2022January 29, 2022 – An outbreak of COVID-19 has been declared on the 2 East inpatient unit at Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH), in collaboration with the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit. The outbreak includes one patient who contracted COVID-19 while receiving care at the hospital. Enhanced cleaning and other infection prevention and control measures […]... Read more...GBGH further limits visitation to ensure safety of patients and staffJanuary 11, 2022January 11, 2022 – Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) is adjusting its visitation policy based on the continuing trend of increasing local COVID-19 cases and the transmissibility of the Omicron variant. Effective January 12, admitted patients will be permitted one designated visitor who plays an essential role in caregiving, as determined by the patient and […]... Read more...GBGH welcomes New Year’s babyJanuary 10, 2022After much anticipation and eight days into the New Year, Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) welcomed the first baby of the year. Baby Beau was born on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at 6:30 p.m., weighing in at 7 pounds and 10 ounces. Proud parents Kendra Kennedy and David Taylor reside in Tiny Township. From April […]... Read more...Reduction in elective and non-urgent procedures and surgeries coming to GBGHJanuary 7, 2022January 7, 2022 – Effective immediately, Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) is ramping down elective and non-urgent procedures and surgeries as directed by the Ontario government. This provincial direction is intended to preserve bed capacity and healthcare staffing levels in response to rising COVID-19 cases due to the Omicron variant. Urgent and emergent surgeries and […]... Read more...Midland COVID-19 Assessment Centre seeing unprecedented demand for testingDecember 30, 2021December 30, 2021 – The Midland COVID-19 Assessment Centre is currently experiencing unprecedented demand for testing within the community. The centre, operated by the North Simcoe Family Health Team (NSFHT), has been working with its health partners to increase testing appointments for the community, including extending hours Monday to Friday and weekends. “The Midland COVID-19 […]... Read more...GBGH gives back to the community through food driveDecember 23, 2021From left – Matthew Lawson, executive vice president, Corporate Services and chief financial officer, GBGH; Angela Puddicombe, supervisor, Facilities, GBGH; Jennifer Moore, communications officer; Gail Hunt, president and CEO, GBGH; and Joanne Borley, vice president, St. Margaret’s Chapter (Midland) of St. Vincent de Paul. December 23, 2021 – Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) held its […]... Read more...GBGH team helping fulfill Christmas Angel Wishes in our communityDecember 23, 2021For the past 17 years, team members from Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) have contributed gifts to families in need through the Christmas Angel Wish campaign with Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions. After another challenging year for the hospital and the community due to the pandemic, GBGH staff were once again generous in their support of […]... Read more...GBGH further limits visitation to preserve safetyDecember 22, 2021December 22, 2021 – Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) is further reducing visitation based on the continuing increase in COVID-19 cases in our local community and throughout our region. Effective the afternoon of December 22 (1 p.m.), admitted patients will be permitted to select two designated visitors for the duration of their hospital stay or […]... Read more...GBGH returns to limited visitation as precautionary measureDecember 15, 2021December 15, 2021 – Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) is reducing visitation based on the increasing cases of COVID-19 in our local community and throughout our region. Effective December 16, admitted patients will be permitted one visitor per day between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. “Although reducing visitation is a very difficult decision, particularly coming […]... Read more...Midland COVID-19 Assessment Centre relocates from GBGH siteNovember 15, 2021November 15, 2021 – The Midland COVID-19 Assessment Centre is relocating on Wednesday, November 17, 2021. The Assessment Centre has been located at Georgian Bay General Hospital’s (GBGH) Midland site since August 2020 and is moving to the North Simcoe Family Health Team (NSFHT) at 619 Prospect Boulevard, Unit 3 in Midland. At the NSFHT, […]... Read more...GBGH resumes paid public parkingNovember 5, 2021November 5, 2021 – After more than 18 months, Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) is resuming paid public parking at the Midland site on Tuesday, November 9. Complimentary parking was originally made available in April 2020 to alleviate parking expenses for patients and visitors during the particularly difficult times of the pandemic. During this time, […]... Read more...GBGH requires visitors to show proof of vaccinationOctober 27, 2021October 27, 2021 – As an important safety measure to protect patients and staff, Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) is implementing a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for visitors, effective November 15, 2021. Visitors, including those accompanying a patient to an appointment, at the hospital will be required to show proof of immunization at the main […]... Read more...GBGH puts safety first as team receives their annual flu shotsOctober 26, 2021October 26, 2021 – This week GBGH kicked off its annual flu shot campaign within the hospital for staff and credentialed staff. Getting our flu shots is an important and simple way we can protect our patients, colleagues, families and ourselves throughout the upcoming flu season. GBGH President and CEO Gail Hunt and Chief Nursing […]... Read more...GBGH recruits important new addition for Birthing program with a hometown connectionOctober 13, 2021October 13, 2021 – Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) has made an important addition to the Birthing program through the recruitment of a permanent obstetrician-gynecologist – Dr. Jan (Chevy) Moreau. Until now, birthing services have been safely provided via midwives and family physicians with specialized training, as well as surgeons and anesthetists when needed for […]... Read more...GBGH learns about Indigenous community through Truth & Reconciliation eventSeptember 30, 2021September 30, 2021 – Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) recognized Canada’s first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with an event at the hospital. Although GBGH observes Orange Shirt Day annually on September 30, this year presented an opportunity to plan a comprehensive event to increase awareness among its team members of the residential school […]... Read more...GBGH expands ultrasound service to better serve the communitySeptember 22, 2021Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) is enhancing ultrasound services in its Diagnostic Imaging department to benefit patients in our community. Hours of operation for ultrasound are increasing and the variety of ultrasound service is expanding. Ultrasound technologist Preslee Jarvis performs an ultrasound on a patient in one of GBGH’s three ultrasound rooms. September 22, […]... Read more...GBGH’s annual report to the community is now availableJuly 27, 2021GBGH’s annual report to the community is now available on our website. To learn more about the past year at your hospital, check it out here.... Read more...GBGH announces next step in resuming visitation to enhance the patient and family experienceJuly 14, 2021July 14, 2021 – Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) is continuing to gradually expand visitation to enhance the patient and family experience. Effective July 14, GBGH is allowing two visitors at a time for inpatients within the set visiting hours of 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. This is an increase from one visitor per patient […]... Read more...Board of Directors names entire GBGH team as Exceptional People Award recipientsJune 29, 2021June 29, 2021 – The Board of Directors of Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) has announced the 2020-2021 recipients of the Exceptional People Awards. The entire GBGH team of staff and credentialed staff are being acknowledged with this year’s award. The Board of Directors’ Exceptional People Awards are announced annually to recognize staff, credentialed staff […]... Read more...GBGH Board of Directors elects new chair and welcomes new membersJune 28, 2021Tim Kastelic – Chair, GBGH Board of Directors June 28, 2021 – Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) Board of Directors held its Annual General Meeting June 24, during which the chair and vice chair of the Board were determined and new members were welcomed. Tim Kastelic was elected as chair of the Board. Kastelic has […]... Read more...GBGH returns to safe, limited visitation to enhance patient experienceJune 17, 2021June 17, 2021 – Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) is re-opening limited visitation at the hospital to enhance the patient experience. Visitation had been closed at the hospital since December due to increased COVID-19 cases within the community during the second and third waves of the pandemic. “Sadly, we have not been able to permit […]... Read more...Community messages for GBGH Team Appreciation WeekJune 15, 2021GBGH’s dedicated team of staff and credentialed staff value and appreciate their role of being there for our community when it needs us the most. Throughout the early months of the pandemic, the GBGH team received so many message of gratitude. As the challenging times still linger, we’re inviting community members to once again share […]... Read more...GBGH resumes elective and non-urgent procedures and surgeriesMay 21, 2021May 21, 2021 – Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) is resuming elective and non-urgent procedures and surgeries, as directed by the Ontario government on May 19, 2021. Directive #2, issued in mid-April by the province, had instructed hospitals to ramp down elective and non-urgent surgeries and procedures, ensuring critical care capacity and human resources were […]... Read more...GBGH upgrades cooling system for patient and team safety and comfort this summerMay 20, 2021Members of the Facilities team at Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) with the members of the project contractors NuTemp Mechanical, celebrate the completion of a major infrastructure renewal project in front of the new cooling towers located next to the hospital’s boiler plant and Emergency Department (ED) ambulance bay. May 20, 2021 – Georgian Bay […]... Read more...GBGH Laboratory receives exceptional performance scoreMay 14, 2021May 14, 2021 – Georgian Bay General Hospital’s (GBGH) Laboratory team achieved a result of 99 per cent during its recent Accreditation Canada (AC) Diagnostic Survey. GBGH’s Laboratory participated in the three-day assessment between April 19 and 21, 2021, during which it was evaluated on 468 requirements in hematology, chemistry, transfusion medicine and microbiology. The […]... Read more...GBGH ramps down some elective and non-urgent procedures and surgeriesApril 10, 2021April 10, 2021 – Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) is ramping down elective and non-urgent procedures and surgeries, as directed by the Ontario government, effective Monday, April 12, 2021. This direction is in response to critical care capacity and health human resource concerns in some areas of the province. As the hospital system experiences high […]... Read more...C. difficile outbreak over at GBGHApril 6, 2021April 6, 2021 – The C. difficile outbreak on an inpatient unit at Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) has been declared over, in consultation with the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU). The outbreak was initially declared following three hospital-acquired cases on an inpatient unit within seven days. The outbreak has ended as no new […]... Read more...Call for Applicants: An exciting community leadership opportunityMarch 17, 2021March 17, 2021 – Georgian Bay General Hospital’s (GBGH) Board of Directors is currently seeking expressions of interest from members of our community to fill six (6) positions. The GBGH Board is skills-based and provides governance oversight (as opposed to management) of the hospital’s mission, vision, values and strategic plan. Through recruitment, the hospital seeks individuals […]... Read more...GBGH declares C. difficile outbreak on inpatient unitMarch 9, 2021March 9, 2021 – In consultation with the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU), a C. difficile outbreak has been declared on one inpatient unit at Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH). The decision to declare the outbreak came following three hospital-acquired cases on the unit within the past seven days. C. difficile outbreaks are declared […]... Read more...GBGH welcomes new chief nursing executive and vice presidentFebruary 3, 2021February 3, 2021 – Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) recently welcomed a new vice president of clinical services and chief nursing executive (CNE) – Angie Saini. Saini joined GBGH in early December, bringing a diverse range of experience in acute care, home and community care services, and health policy development and implementation. “Throughout my career […]... Read more...GBGH birthing program survey to improve careJanuary 26, 2021January 26, 2021 – To better understand how Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) can best serve women in our community, the hospital is launching two surveys (English and French) related to the Birthing program. The aim of the survey is to better understand the experience of recent patients, as well as hear from future patients […]... Read more...COVID-19 outbreak at GBGH declared overJanuary 12, 2021January 12, 2021 – Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH), in consultation with the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, has officially declared the COVID-19 outbreak over. The outbreak, which was initially declared on December 4, included the hospital’s 2 North inpatient unit. Several other inpatient units were part of the outbreak, but were removed on December […]... Read more...Another inpatient unit removed from COVID-19 outbreak at GBGHJanuary 5, 2021January 5, 2021 – Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) is now able to remove the 1 North inpatient unit from its COVID-19 outbreak – a decision made in consultation with the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit. The 2 North inpatient unit is now the only remaining area of the hospital still considered to be in […]... Read more...GBGH resumes some elective and non-urgent procedures and surgeriesDecember 30, 2020December 30, 2020 – Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) is resuming non-urgent and elective procedures and surgeries after these services were postponed December 7 at the beginning of the outbreak. The resumption of services includes ambulatory care procedures, such as endoscopy, which were also postponed. The decision to proceed was based on no transmission in […]... Read more...GBGH team helping fulfill Christmas Angel Wishes in our communityDecember 22, 2020December 22, 2020 – For the past 16 years, team members from Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) have contributed gifts to families in need through the Christmas Angel Wish campaign with Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions. This year, the hospital was sent a list of 17 wishes for children ranging in age from infant to teenagers, […]... Read more...Three inpatient units removed from GBGH COVID-19 outbreakDecember 22, 2020December 22, 2020 – Three of five inpatient units at Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) have been removed from the organization’s COVID-19 outbreak. 2 East, Obstetrics and the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) are no longer considered to be part of the outbreak as there has been no transmission in these areas. This decision was made […]... Read more...GBGH COVID-19 outbreak update: December 17, 2020December 17, 2020December 17, 2020 – The COVID-19 outbreak on all inpatient units at Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH), declared December 4 in consultation with the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU), continues. Through extensive contact tracing with public health, the hospital is making significant progress in determining the original location and source of the outbreak. As […]... Read more...GBGH COVID-19 Outbreak Update: December 14, 2020December 14, 2020December 14, 2020 – The COVID-19 outbreak on all inpatient units at Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH), declared December 4 in consultation with the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU), continues. As of the end of day December 13, there have been the following cases related to the outbreak: 14 patient cases Eight remain admitted […]... Read more...GBGH COVID-19 outbreak update: December 10, 2020December 10, 2020December 10, 2020 – The COVID-19 outbreak on all inpatient units at Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH), declared December 4 in consultation with the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, continues. As of the end of day December 9, there have been the following cases related to the outbreak: Six inpatient cases Four remain admitted in […]... Read more...GBGH COVID-19 outbreak: Contact tracing updateDecember 8, 2020December 8, 2020 – Due to the COVID-19 outbreak on all inpatient units at Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) extensive contact tracing is taking place in consultation with the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit. If someone received care at the hospital between November 23 and December 4 (the day the outbreak was declared) and were […]... Read more...GBGH COVID-19 outbreak update: December 7, 2020December 7, 2020December 7, 2020 – An outbreak of COVID-19 declared at Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) on December 4, in collaboration with the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, has now been changed to include all inpatient units at the hospital due to additional staff positive cases. This includes 2 North, 2 East, 1 North, Intensive Care […]... Read more...GBGH declares COVID-19 outbreak on 2 North inpatient unitDecember 4, 2020December 4, 2020 – An outbreak of COVID-19 has been declared at Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) on its 2 North inpatient unit, in collaboration with the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit. On December 3, one admitted patient and one staff member were confirmed positive for COVID-19. Contact tracing is currently underway to determine the […]... Read more...GBGH awarded for championing organ and tissue donationNovember 24, 2020Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) was recently honoured by Trillium Gift of Life Network (TGLN) with a Provincial Conversion Rate Award. This award is presented to hospitals who exceed the target of 63 per cent conversion rate set by TGLN, reaching 100 per cent. This is the first year GBGH is receiving the Provincial Conversion […]... Read more...Midland COVID-19 Assessment Centre now offers online appointment bookingNovember 16, 2020November 17, 2020 – Effective today, the Midland COVID-19 Assessment Centre will offer online appointment booking via the Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) website. Anyone interested in booking their appointment online can do so here – https://gbgh.on.ca/covid-19-novel-coronavirus-updates/ Appointments can still be booked via telephone by calling 705-529-1025 between: Monday: 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Tuesday […]... Read more...GBGH tightens visitation in response to pandemic statusNovember 3, 2020November 3, 2020 – Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) is revising its visitation policy in response to an increase of COVID-19 cases in the community. Effective November 4, admitted patients are permitted one visitor per day between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Exceptions can be made for palliative patients working with a […]... Read more...GBGH puts safety first as team receives their annual flu shotsOctober 29, 2020Gail Hunt, president and CEO of Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) received her flu shot this year from GBGH chief of staff Dr. Vikram Ralhan. GBGH’s Occupational Health team will complete the rest of this year’s immunizations for staff, credentialed staff and volunteers. Receiving a flu vaccination is especially important this year as the hospital […]... Read more...GBGH ICU achieves Level 3 Basic designationOctober 21, 2020October 21, 2020 – Georgian Bay General Hospital’s (GBGH) Intensive Care Unit (ICU) has been recently designated as a Level 3 Basic facility based on a recent review by Critical Care Services Ontario (CCSO) of ICUs across the province. This is the second highest designation an ICU can receive in Ontario with the exception of […]... Read more...GBGH partners with RVH to offer echocardiography services to the communityOctober 6, 2020Photo: Through a partnership between Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) and Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH), patients can now receive echocardiogram services at GBGH, improving their access to care close to home. Patient Ewan Campbell, 73, of Midland received an echocardiogram from RVH cardiac sonographer Tena O’Rourke in preparation for the program’s official launch […]... Read more...GBGH celebrates Franco-Ontarian DaySeptember 25, 2020Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) celebrated Franco-Ontarian Day on September 25, 2020. This annual event is held province-wide to recognize the unique Francophone history and culture in Ontario. Across province, there at more than 600,000 Franco-Ontarians, making up 4.9% of Ontario’s population. Members of GBGH’s French Language Services Committee, and GBGH president and CEO […]... Read more...GBGH continues gradual expansion of visitationSeptember 8, 2020September 8, 2020 – Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) is continuing to gradually expand hospital visitation to enhance the patient experience. Effective September 8, GBGH is allowing two visitors at a time for inpatients within the set visiting hours of 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. This is an increase from one visitor per patient per […]... Read more...Midland COVID-19 Assessment Centre relocates to GBGH propertyAugust 24, 2020August 24, 2020 – Effective Friday, August 28 the Midland COVID-19 Assessment Centre will be moving from its current location at 845 King Street, Midland, to its new location at 1156 St. Andrews Drive, Midland. The new Assessment Centre is located in the clinic building in the Georgian Bay General Hospital’s (GBGH) Midland site parking […]... Read more...County of Simcoe contributes to local healthcare through support of GBGHAugust 10, 2020Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) is receiving more than $900,000 from the County of Simcoe to support local healthcare in the Midland, Penetanguishene, Tiny Township, Tay Township, Georgian Bay Township, Springwater Township and Beausoleil First Nation area. The County has pledged nearly $3.16 million to GBGH over 15 years. For the first time since that […]... Read more...GBGH encourages community to seek medical attention when neededJuly 23, 2020July 23, 2020—As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) is reassuring patients it is safe to receive care based on the many safety measures the hospital has implemented over the past four months. Whether individuals need Emergency department care or have an elective procedure booked, GBGH is prepared to meet the health […]... Read more...GBGH allows safe, limited visitation to enhance patient experienceJuly 20, 2020New visitation guidelines have been posted at the entrances to Georgian Bay General Hospital. July 20, 2020 – Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) is re-opening limited visitation at the hospital to enhance the patient experience. Hospitals across the province restricted visitation in mid-March in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and at the direction of […]... Read more...GBGH 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...
