

“This is an especially busy time for health care in our community. The NP will not under any circumstances, prescribe or renew narcotics or controlled medications at the SGBCHC. NPs are registered nurses with advanced education and training that allows them to diagnose and treat minor illnesses and injuries, screen for the presence of chronic disease and monitor stable health conditions. People will be required to call ahead to book an appointment at 70. Appointments will be available Monday to Friday during normal business hours of the SGBCHC. The NP will be accepting appointments beginning on Januat the SGBCHC and will offer pre-booked and same day appointments for people who do not have a primary health care provider. The South Georgian Bay Community Health Centre (SGBCHC) located in Wasaga Beach and the Collingwood General and Marine Hospital (CGMH) will be supporting one-time funding for the hire of a Nurse Practitioner (NP), for a three-month period, beginning on Januthrough to March 31, 2020. Wasaga Beach, Ontario – Janu– Health care partners in the South Georgian Bay sub-region are working together on a solution to help address a gap in primary care for people living in Wasaga Beach and the surrounding SBG area.
