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Regional Partners Take Next Step in Expanding Local Primary Care
More patients in West Parry Sound will become attached to primary care when a new site of the West Parry Sound Health Centre Rural Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic (WPSHC NPLC) opens later this year at the Foley Community Centre in partnership with the Township of Seguin and the West Parry Sound Ontario Health Team (WPS OHT)….
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Ontario announces $1.1 million in additional funding for WPSHC NPLC
Member of Provincial Parliament Graydon Smith, left, with West Parry Sound Health Centre Nurse Practitioner Led Clinic Manager of Operations Naomi Wachowiak, right. On 17 Apr, Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) Graydon Smith held a press conference at Cottage Country Family Team to announce new funding packages for local Primary Care teams, including the West…
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WPSHC expands CT Scan availability
In February, WPSHC was pleased to expand the availability of Computed Tomography Appointments for outpatients in West Parry Sound. PARRY SOUND, 14 February 2026 – This past Valentine’s Day, WPSHC expanded its outpatient diagnostic imaging services to include weekend appointments for computed tomography (CT) scans. The expansion aligns with the hospital’s strategic priorities and is…
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Indigenous Navigation at WPSHC
A warm WPSHC welcome to the newest member of our team, Miryan Rutledge! Miryan joins us as our new Indigenous Navigator, and brings with her a wealth of experience, wisdom and passion. Passionate, approachable, worldly, and warm. These hardly do Miryan justice, but they’re certainly a start. Growing up in Toronto with Peruvian and Japanese…
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What is Code Gridlock?
You may have seen or heard West Parry Sound Health Centre (WPSHC) declare Code Gridlock over the past year; but what does this mean, and how does it affect you? At hospitals across Canada, and around the world, codes are declared to communicate important information to staff, patients, visitors, and families. These codes are most…
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New Year, New Baby!
Please join us in welcoming the first baby born in 2026 at West Parry Sound Health Centre! PARRY SOUND, 02 January 2026 – West Parry Sound Health Centre (WPSHC) is delighted to announce the birth of the first baby born at WPSHC in 2026. At 10:51 P.M on 02 Jan, WPSHC welcomed Izzy Belle, a…
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Fill an Ambulance for Christmas!
The Parry Sound District Paramedic Service is once again spreading holiday cheer with its annual EMS “Fill an Ambulance” Toy Drive. This cherished community tradition brings people together to ensure that children and youth across the District of Parry Sound experience the joy and warmth of the holiday season. Donations of new, unwrapped toys, gifts,…
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WPSHC moves to Level 2 Masking
PARRY SOUND, 10 Nov – Over the past month, the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit has reported more than seven cases of influenza and six outbreaks of respiratory illness. This trend aligns with previous years, where cooler temperatures are consistently associated with increased rates of influenza and other respiratory infections. While the exact…
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Connecting Care: Inside the Role of a Patient Systems Navigator
Bobbi-Jo, Patient Systems Navigator at WPSHC, shares how her role builds trust, strengthens community connections, and helps ensure that patients and community members receive the care and support they need. At the Ontario Telehealth Network offices, Bobbi-Jo scans a list of phone numbers belonging to recently discharged patients from the West Parry Sound Health Centre…
