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…
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…
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….
Accreditation Canada awards WPSHC highest possible rating for the third time in a row. A globally recognized leader in health system evaluation, Accreditation Canada, has awarded West Parry Sound Health Centre the highest possibly rating – Accredited with Exemplary Standing – under the Qmentum accreditation program, for the third time in a row. The decision follows…