Grey Bruce Health Unit

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Record #: CWD0139 Last Modified: 19 Mar 2021 Last Full Update: 20 Oct 2020
Description
Description (Service) COVID-19 Response  
During the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Grey Bruce Health Unit has resources / information available that may be useful. Visit https://www.publichealthgreybruce.on.ca  
 
Due to the pandemic, cessation support has been suspended until further notice. 
 
Regular Service: 
Promotes and protects health at all stages of life * Works to improve public understanding, promote healthy living, prevent disease and support healthy environments 
Services include: 
  • emergency planning 
  • immunization 
  • communicable and infectious diseases including COVID-19 
  • health education programs 
  • family and child health 
  • dental health 
  • sexual health 
  • injury prevention 
  • health hazard investigation 
  • family violence prevention 
  • environmental health 
  • physical activity promotion 
  • public health standards enforcement 
  • research and population-based health research 
  • tobacco education and youth prevention, cessation support
 
 
Health Protection services include: 
  • inspection of certain public establishments, including food services, child care, small drinking water, recreation water, personal services and summer camps 
  • food safety regulation and inspection 
  • safe water testing, inspection and treatment 
  • sewage/septic disposal systems operation and care instruction 
  • inspections for smoke-free environment and enforcement 
  • rabies reporting, prevention and treatment 
  • Vector borne disease prevention (Lyme, West Nile, etc.)
 
 
See separate listing for Grey Bruce Fall Prevention and Intervention Program
Service Details
Hours Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Areas Served Bruce County ; Grey County
Eligibility All ages, call for information
Application Call or walk-in
Languages English
Fees Call for information
Address and Location
Located In Community Owen Sound
Address & Map
101 17th St E
Owen Sound, ON N4K 0A5
 
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Intersection 2nd Ave E and 17th St E
Physical Access Fully Accessible
Contact Information
Office Phone 519-376-9420
Toll Free Phone 1-800-263-3456
Fax 519-376-0605
E-Mail publichealth@publichealthgreybruce.on.ca
Website www.publichealthgreybruce.on.ca
Social Media Facebook Facebook: www.facebook.com/greybrucepublichealth
Instagram Instagram: www.instagram.com/gbpublichealth
LinkedIn LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/10339200/admin
Twitter Twitter: twitter.com/GBPublicHealth
YouTube YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/GreyBruceHealthUnit
Primary Contact Drew Ferguson, Public/Media Relations Coordinator; Phone: ext 1269; Email: d.ferguson@publichealthgreybruce.on.ca
Primary Executive Dr Ian Arra, Medical Officer of Health, CAO; Email: I.Arra@publichealthgreybruce.on.ca

Agency Overview

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Services at this Location

7 other Service(s) at this Location
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Healthy Smiles Ontario
Free preventive dental care and/or emergency dental treatment for children in need who are 17 and under who meet the eligibility requirements Services can include:extractions, fillings, sedation, fluo ... [More]
Needle Syringe Exchange and Naloxone Program
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Report A Drug Overdose
Process to report unexpected and bad reactions to non-prescribed drugs in Grey and Bruce Counties. Unregulated and illegal drugs could be cut with something toxic. These reports are shared with local ... [More]
Seniors Dental Program
Free preventive dental care and/or emergency dental treatment for seniors who meet the eligibility requirements Services can include:extractions, fillings, sedation, fluoride, scaling, dental health i ... [More]
Sexual Health Program
Confidential sexual health counselling, education, support and clinical services including: * Sexually transmitted infection testing and prevention * pregnancy testing * birth control * referral for a ... [More]