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Over the past 12 months, opioid related deaths in Grey County have been reduced by 72%, from 18 in 2024 to five in 2025. While year-end provincial statistics for 2025 are not yet available, based on the first three quarters of provincial data, Grey County appears to be showing a reduction in opioid-related deaths and overdoses, outpacing provincial declines. Year-end data from Grey County shows 72 suspected opioid overdoses were reported last year compared to 184 in 2024, a...
Brightshores Health System is introducing a new digital call bell system designed to make it easier for patients to communicate with their nursing team and help nurses respond to the most urgent needs first.
Developed in Waterloo, this technology replaces the traditional one-button call bell with an easy-to-use app. Patient requests are automatically sorted and prioritized, giving nurses quick, useful information at a glance.
“Clear communication is foundational to high-quality care,” said Ann Ford, president and CEO, Brightshores. “With this app,...
