Grey Bruce Health Unit
101 17th Street East N4K 0A5 Owen Sound, ON, Canada

Ontario Dietitians in Public Health (ODPH) has updated their position statement on #FoodInsecurity. It features the latest #COVID19 research, plus promising policy responses such as #BasicIncome to help all Canadians access the income they need to put food on the table. https://bit.ly/39yz4Ts

Curious about how testing for COVID-19 works in Ontario? Watch this video from our partners at Public Health Ontario: https://youtu.be/j1gXFa4UtG8 #greybruce #COVID19

#GreyBruce, let's support the mental health of all children and teens, especially those directly affected by COVID-19. As adults, we need to lead by example and be kind. We are all tired of the virus, but this 2nd wave will pass too. To help us support our children through the holidays, Children's Mental Health Ontario is offering a free webinar by Zoom on Dec. 8 from 6:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Registration is required.

#COVIDAlert Fact You do not need a one-time key to use the COVID Alert exposure notification app. If you test positive for COVID-19, your health authority w...ill provide a one-time key for you to enter into the app. If you enter it, your device communicates with other app users using Bluetooth to notify others that they may have been exposed. Download the app today: http://ow.ly/OIZH50C4e9O #COVID19

Back on October 3rd, 2020, the Province of Ontario mandated the use of face coverings in all public indoor settings across the province, such as businesses, facilities and workplaces, with limited exemptions, including corrections and developmental services. FAQ for Wearing Masks and Face Coverings: https://bit.ly/3ehgEW3 Are you business looking for signage? We have various options available: https://bit.ly/3pXWveS (see tab, "Signage for Businesses" ... #greybruce #covid19 #business #greycounty #brucecounty

On World AIDS Day we show support for people living with HIV, commemorate those who have died from an AIDS-related illness, celebrate victories such as increased access to treatment and prevention services, and unite in the fight against HIV. https://bit.ly/WorldAIDsDay #LETSENDIT

Are you looking for support to quit smoking? Stop on the Net offers free Nicotine Replacement Therapy for Ontario residents entirely online. No in person visits needed. For more information and to register visit: https://bit.ly/3fn7R7a

News Release: COVID-19 Associated with School The Grey Bruce Health Unit is working with the Bluewater District School Board to address a case of COVID-19 associated with Hillcrest Elementary School. For more information see the full news release: ... http://ow.ly/UHWa50Crxqm See more

Have you have been avoiding the flu shot because of needle distress? Grey Bruce will be receiving a small number of doses of FluMist which is a live flu vaccine product administered by intranasal spray, for people 2-59 years of age. As soon as possible, contact your healthcare provider or the Grey Bruce Health Unit, to book an appointment. To book in at our clinic, call 519-376-9420 option 2 or email us at [email protected]

More funding for students with Support for Learners program. Apply now...https://www.ontario.ca/page/get-support-learners

We're looking for feedback on testing in the Grey Bruce region. SURVEY: https://bit.ly/3nePrsz #greybruce

AIDS Day is coming up on Dec 1st. Please fill out this survey to help guide awareness and action!

Winter Driving - Be Prepared, Be Safe! #WinterDriving keep a winter survival kit in your vehicle: flashlight, first aid kit, shovel, & blanket. https://bit.ly/31pkhp7

Go get your phone! Let's download it now. Together, let's limit the spread of COVID-19. COVID Alert is an additional tool to protect yourself and your loved ones. COVID Alert helps us break the cycle of infection. The app can let other app users know of possible exposures before any symptoms appear. That way, we can take care of ourselves and protect our communities.... http://ow.ly/QZqa50CwGuv

The following press release has been issued jointly between the Town of The Blue Mountains and the Grey Bruce Public Health Unit. https://thebluemountains.ca/newsroom.cfm?categoryid=6

Do you know a young person who smokes or vapes and wants to quit? The Lung Health Foundation is seeking youth (14-19) to test their new smoking/vaping cessation App called Quash. This is a paid opportunity! For more information, check out: http://ow.ly/R8LA50Cx1Lw Register today or send your info to Sharon Curtis (Project Manager): [email protected], Call or Text: 647-883-4908... Registration link: http://ow.ly/a1tV50Cx1Lu) See more

https://news.ontario.ca//ontario-implementing-additional-p The Ontario Government has paused #SocialCircles. All Ontarians should only be in close contact with people living in their household and maintain two metres physical distance from everyone else.

In case you missed it, you can catch the latest community update on November 25th about COVID-19 with Dr. Arra here: https://www.youtube.com/watch

On September 29, 2020, in the afternoon, the victim was riding a bike north on the rail trail near Storybook Park Road. Two large dogs approached and one bit. The dogs are described as pit bull-like, one is black, the other is grey with black speckles. http://ow.ly/NQnq50BHXlC

Hey students! Don’t bring COVID-19 home for the holidays. If you’ve been living away from home, studying at colleges and universities, consider doing a self-quarantine, or reducing close contact with others, 10 to 14 days before returning home for the holidays.

The Grey Bruce Health Unit has identified a cluster of COVID-19 cases in eastern Grey County resulting from some individuals failing to adhere to social gathering recommendations, regulations and basic COVID-19 preventive guidelines. http://ow.ly/4BD250BHFp5

Full media release at bit.ly/3ikdcvN The Grey Bruce Health Unit and local hospitals are working together to increase testing capacity at area COVID-19 Assessment Centres where community testing is performed. The centres operate under the direction of local hospital corporations. Hospitals are being encouraged to increase hours of operation and staffing numbers to accommodate demand.... The public can support Assessment Centres by ensuring asymptomatic individuals (those who have never had symptoms) don’t present for testing unless advised otherwise by Public Health or a health care provider. If you are unsure of whether to visit an assessment centre, complete the provincial online COVID-19 self-assessment tool to evaluate your symptoms. Anyone unable to attend a scheduled appointment is asked to immediately notify the Assessment Centre and cancel their booking. The physicians, nursing staff, and admin staff at the assessment centers are burning the candle at both ends to ensure children and patients are not waiting. Although public health does not operate assessment centres, we will spare no resource or effort to support health care workers to provide testing to all people that need it in a timely fashion. says Dr. Ian Arra, Grey Bruce Medical Officer of Health. Our health care workers deserve all the support that they need, so they can ensure no children who are unwell with symptoms deemed by their provider to be possible COVID19 goes to sleep not tested. Local COVID-19 Assessment Centres are operated by Grey Bruce Health Services, South Bruce Grey Health Centre and Hanover and District Hospital. Although not a public health mandate, the health unit has been providing medical directives to Long-Term Care and Retirement Home to allow for testing in these facilities. Public Health also continues to deploy staff in the field to ensure testing of vulnerable population such as on First Nations, and shelters, among others. Grey County Paramedic Services has also provided testing and are...

Parents: COVID-19 has changed a lot of plans in our lives. Make sure to keep up your family's expectations around alcohol and other drug use. Find tips here: www.RethinkYourDrinking.ca/Parents

Will it really be a bargain trip if you return with COVID-19 as a souvenir? Travel prices may seem cheap, but remember that international travellers must quarantine for 14 days when they return to Canada and possibly longer if they are infected with COVID-19. Also, the Government of Canada has issued a travel advisory to avoid all non-essential travel outside of Canada. Strict travel restrictions and fewer international transportation options mean you may have difficulty returning to Canada or may have to remain abroad for an unknown amount of time. Protect yourself, your family and your community by skipping a getaway this winter. Learn more about current travel guidance here: https://bit.ly/2UZk5t4

Today is the day! Download the #CanadasSafestDriver app to participate in a new contest for a chance to win a grand prize of $10,000! parachute.ca/canadassafestdriver #ParachuteVZ

Today is #RowansLawDay a chance for all of us to share and learn from Rowan’s story. Concussions aren’t always immediately obvious. Know the signs and symptoms of a concussion, and what to do next by visiting: http://parachutecanada.org/concussion #HitStopSit #ConcussionEd #PLAYBruceGrey

Attention all workplaces! Active COVID-19 screening of any workers or essential visitors entering the work environment is required in Ontario. See the COVID-19 Screening Tool for Workplaces (including Businesses and Organizations) https://bit.ly/3jiL5hY #greybruce #covid19

Today is Orange Shirt Day. Orange Shirt Day acknowledges the harmful impact that residential schools had on Indigenous children. It is also a day to honor residential school victims. Go get that orange shirt on!

Who should get tested for COVID-19? Ontario recently updated the priority groups who should get tested for COVID-19. For more information about assessment centres in Grey Bruce, visit https://bit.ly/2ZNbYls #greybruce #covid19

Join us next Wednesday, October 7 at 7 p.m. for a #COVID19 information session with Dr. Ian Arra, Medical Officer of Health and CEO of the Grey Bruce Health Unit. Register for the live virtual event at https://www.brucepower.com/event/drarra/

We want all Canadians committed to the #VisionZero vision that there should be no serious injuries/ deaths on our roadways. Learn about #CanadasSafestDriver Contest, our new Vision Zero initiative: parachute.ca/canadassafestdriver #ParachuteVZ

DYK: On average, there are 19 hospitalizations due to #concussions by Grey Bruce residents each year. Wednesday, September 30th is #RowansLawDay, learn how to prevent, identify and manage concussions, and help us promote concussion safety in our communities. Learn more from @parachutecanada: http://ow.ly/nZpp50BDuWc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCUV0LpwZ2Y

Ticks are a risk for you, your child, and your pets - and they are spreading into new areas. Find the information and tools you need to stay protected from Lyme disease. https://www.canada.ca//Lyme-Disease-Spring-Brochure-3Fold-

September 30 is #RowansLawDay - this year @Sunnybrook @HBKidsHospital @parachutecanada are hosting a webinar to discuss #concussion and #mentalhealth ... REGISTER: https://t.co/gUQET7xlaW?amp=1 See more

Want to know more about what skills get measured in #CanadasSafestDriver app? For all the details visit parachute.ca/canadassafestdriver

CERB officially ends on October 3rd, 2020. If you receive CERB through Service Canada, the switch from CERB to EI will be automatic. The minimum hours require...d to receive EI has been set at 420 hours in the last 52 weeks. Under this requirement, you will receive a minimum of $400/week. If you do not have 420 hours but do have a minimum of 120 hours, the government will do a one-time top up of 300 hours to get you to the 420. This top up will be automatic if all of your Records of Employment are in your My Service Canada account. Be sure to check your My Service Canada account to make sure all ROEs are logged and check your hours for the last 52 weeks. If you receive CERB through the Canada Revenue Agency, you need to apply for EI through Service Canada. For more information on this transition process, visit: https://www.canada.ca//supporting-canadians-through-the-ne Have questions on how you can improve your financial health? Our Financial Literacy Program can help. Please contact our Program Coordinator - Caroline to arrange an appointment. Interested individuals may reach out to her directly at [email protected] or by phone at 519-378-4773. The service is free and completely confidential. #FinancialFriday #FinancialFridays #MoneyMatters #FinancialHealth #FinancialLiteracy

Community Foundation Grey Bruce will be hosting two online Vital Conversations with young adults on October 20 & 22, 2020. Participants will be asked about the impacts of the pandemic, their readiness for a changing work environment, and their wellbeing. http://ow.ly/I4hL50BBcZA