Tag: Long-term care
Grey County reaches tentative deal with long-term care employees
Grey County had reached a tentative agreement with unionized workers at two of its long-term care homes. On Thursday, council ratified and approved the recommendations of its bargaining team to bind the new agreement with OPSEU Local 299. The two-year agreement is for 2024 and 2025 and covers workers at Lee Manor in Owen Sound […]
Operation Christmas Child ramping up in Grey-Bruce
There is a movement afoot in Grey-Bruce to make Christmas a little brighter for thousands of children in developing and war-torn countries around the world. Operation Christmas Child shoebox collection season is underway in the region, with individuals and groups now packing shoeboxes, boot boxes and other similar-sized containers with toys, school supplies, hygiene items […]
Flu, COVID-19 shots to be available to Grey-Bruce residents soon
With the fall respiratory illness season just around the corner, Grey Bruce Public Health is encouraging residents to get their flu and COVID-19 vaccinations. The local health unit began receiving the vaccinations earlier this month, and they are being distributed to local hospitals, long-term care and retirement homes and other congregate living settings. This season’s […]
Achoooo! Flu bug lingers as cool weather, cold season looms
No, itâs not your imagination. That stubborn cold is lingering, that nagging cough just wonât go away and flu season is not even in full swing yet. The Middlesex-London Health Unit issued a reminder that as we head indoors and gather together, local residents must also guard against flu and Covid-19. âWe’re monitoring a number […]
If LHSC ends up doing less, who will pick up slack?: Expert
With a direct hand now in running London’s largest health care centre and teaching hospital, the Ontario Health Ministry will face tough decisions on its future, such as whether to âfind efficienciesâ or cut services, a health policy expert says. To find efficiencies, London Health Sciences Centre may continue to reduce staff and change how […]