Tag: wpshc

Moose FM radiothon to raise funds for West Parry Sound Health Centre Foundation on Aug. 28

Health Care Andrew Mendler -
We will be on-air on 103.3 Moose FM from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Aug. 28 raising awareness and funds for the local hospital foundation.

UPDATE: West Parry Sound Health Centre end gridlock

Health Care Andrew Mendler -
he hospital enacted its gridlock policy at around 8 a.m. on Aug. 5.

West Parry Sound Health Centre reporting high volume of paitents

Health Care Andrew Mendler -
In a social media post on July 27, hospital officials said staff are working hard to provide safe, compassionate care, but that patients may experience long-than-usual wait times and delays.

West Parry Sound Health Centre receiving $1.9M annual funding increase  

Health Care Mauricio Prado -
The funding is part of a $1.1 billion provincial investment into the hospital sector.

Tipi raised at West Parry Sound Health Centre to support healing, learning and connection

Health Care Andrew Mendler -
The tipi is a natural extension of Noojimowin Bimaadziwin Gamik - Indigenous Healing Room at the West Parry Sound Health Centre.

WPSHC Foundation fundraising to help expand emergency care

Health Care Andrew Mendler -
The West Parry Sound Health Centre has the space to expand, when needed, but is lacking the equipment it needs to provide the best care possible.

Registration for WPSHC Foundation’s Walk, Run, Pole fundraiser now open

Health Care Andrew Mendler -
The fitness challenge encourages residents to get out, exercise and raise money for the local hospital throughout the month of May.

West Parry Sound Health Centre ER undergoing renovation

Health Care Andrew Mendler -
Officials say as of 7 p.m. on March 23, crews began replacing the flooring in the ER.

WPSHC now offering CT scans on weekends

Health Care Andrew Mendler -
Under the new hours which came into effect on Feb. 14, outpatients will be able to book CT scans on the weekend between 1 and 6 p.m.

UPDATE: WPSHC clears gridlock

Health Care Andrew Mendler -
The hospital enacted its gridlock policy around 8 p.m. on Jan. 17, just days after lifting it.

Increased patient volumes creates ‘gridlock’ at West Parry Sound Health Centre

Health Care Andrew Mendler -
The hospital enacted its gridlock policy at around 9 p.m. on Jan. 12., and is currently operating beyond usual capacity.

WPSHC emergency department saw 18,973 visits in 2025

Health Care Andrew Mendler -
A 2025 Year in Review data released by the local hospital on Jan. 9.

West Parry Sound Health Centre Foundation aiming to raise additional $1.4 M for surgical department upgrades

Health Care Andrew Mendler -
With the first phase complete, foundation officials are now turning their attention to the second phase of the project.

Drive for Diagnostics raises over $68,000 for West Parry Sound Health Centre Foundation

Health Care Andrew Mendler -
Proceeds from the tournament will help fund investments in surgical equipment and technology at the West Parry Sound Health Centre.

WPSHC implements COVID 19 procedures

News Kent Matheson -
(press release) WPSHC and physician's offices have implemented screening procedures for symptoms, travel history and possible contact with COVID-19, to...

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Council approves crossing guard for Isabella-Gibson Street intersection

Town of Parry Sound
Council approved a staff recommendation at a meeting on Oct. 6, following a report from Manager of Bylaw Enforcement Zach Emberson.

Municipal election voting opens Oct. 14

Municipal News
The online and telephone voting period opens at 10 a.m. and runs until Oct. 26 at 8 p.m.

Five individuals charged in relation to recreational shooting in Georgian Bay Township

OPP
Officers have been proactively conducting patrols of areas the public voiced concern about with respect to recreational shooting.

Parry Sound included in phase one of affordable housing pipeline

Regional
Northern Ontario communities are joining forces to create 609 new affordable homes.  

Parry Sound High School students selling ‘Lest We Forget’ lawn signs

Community
For $16 you can purchase a custom-made "Lest We Forget' lawn sign honour a veteran of your choice.
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