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)….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Simulation Training Supports Confidence & Skills in Emergency Situations PARRY SOUND, June 17th, 2025 – Delays in treatment, communication breakdowns, and inadequate care in emergency departments can result in adverse patient outcomes. At West Parry Sound Health Centre (WPSHC), minimizing these risks is a shared responsibility—one embraced by both the institution and its dedicated practitioners….
Navigating Health Care in West Parry Sound: Local Resources to Help You Access Care Navigating the health care system can sometimes feel overwhelming, especially when trying to find the right care for your needs. Whether you’re facing a minor ailment, needing a routine check-up, or seeking urgent care, it can be challenging to know where…