South Huron Hospital Association
24 Huron Street West N0M 1S2 Exeter, ON, Canada

Huron County Mobile Food Banks - check the photos for details

Ontario updates guidelines related to testing and public health https://news.ontario.ca//ontario-implementing-additional-p

THIS JUST IN: Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson has announced that the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care has approved Jessica’s House for annual base funding to cover end of life nursing and personal support services.

Remember to do your part to #flattenthecurveagain Wash your hands Wear a mask Maintain a 2m distance from others

In celebration of #WorldPatientSafetyDay2020, SHHA listened to an expert panel discussion on Health Worker Safety: A Priority for Patient Safety sponsored by the Canadian Patient Safety Institute.

Remember to do your part to #flattenthecurveagain Wash your hands Wear a mask Maintain a 2m distance from others

"Earlier this year, our sacrifices helped flatten the curve. But the growing case count is a warning sign that our hard-won progress is slipping away. Our collective success depends on each of us making the right choices today" Ontario Hospital Association

Looking to get tested for COVID-19? Please note that due to a surge in volumes for COVID-19 testing, Assessment Centres are now prioritizing testing for people who have: - COVID-19 symptoms - Been referred by Public Health due to close contact with a confirmed case - Been referred by a health care professional or need to meet Ministry guidelines... Locations of local Assessment Centres can be found here: https://www.hpph.ca//covid-19-testing-tracing-and-results.

Earlier in the summer we shared that our front gardens were getting a much needed makeover. We are happy to share that they are still going strong and wanted to send a heartfelt thank you out to: South Huron Hospital Foundation for the funds to purchase all of the flowers, Goldcoast Landscaping Inc in Bayfield for donating the mulch and potting soil mix, GREYHAVEN GARDENS in Londesborough for donating the large cement planters, and of course to our special staff gardeners once again for all of their hard work and dedication.

A great resource! "Back to School - Mental Health Kit" https://cmho.org/back-to-school/

A heartfelt thank you to Hensall Senior Citizens Homes Inc. for reaching out and asking what the South Huron Hospital s needs are, as we move through this time. In memory of Mrs. Lillian Beer, a former nurse of SHHA, they made a donation to purchase disposable gowns for our front-line staff. As Personal Protective Equipment is of great need currently, this method of writing a cheque with a PPE memo on the cheque helps SHHA purchase what PPE is most required at the time. Thank you once again to our community for your ongoing support and to Hensall Senior Citizens Homes Inc.

Back to School with Confidence - Dr. Sean Blaine

Remember, you dont have to be together physically, to be a Team. Parkinson Society Southwestern Ontario is a not for profit organization with the mission of enhancing the lives of anyone touched by Parkinsons Disease. Due to COVID-19, weve had to modify our annual fundraiser walk, Walk-it for Parkinsons. This event has been a huge success in past years, and together, individuals, teams, and corporate sponsors raised $467,000 at Walk-It in 2019.... This year, we have turned this event into WALK the BLOCK for Parkinsons, which allows us to walk within the communities we serve while practicing social distancing. Participants will fundraiser and connect virtually as they walk in their own communities, homes, or backyards on September 12th and 13th, 2020. Although we will be walking separately, well all be together in heart! We are inviting you to partake in this event and join us in spreading the word so we can continue our support programs, outreach, and funding of research. Here are a few ways you might consider getting involved in WALK the BLOCK for Parkinsons: 1. Spread the word Reach out to your community to let them know about WALK the BLOCK for Parkinsons! Share one of our attached promotional graphics on social media, include us in your next newsletter or add it on your website 2. Join us Register individually or as a team at ww.walktheblock.ca to walk with us! On September 12th or 13, walk your block to help raise money and awareness for Parkinsons Disease 3. Donate Please consider being a sponsor or making a donation to support theParkinsons community. Donate today at https://parkinsonsociety.ca/ We appreciate your support in keeping our communities connected during these unprecedented times. We recognize the challenges that Covid-19 poses for businesses and workers alike and we thank you for your consideration of support. I look forward to connecting. Jamin Volunteer Team Lead Parkinson Society Southwestern Ontario 1-888-851-7376 Jamin.patel45@

A heartfelt thank you to Hensall Senior Citizens' Homes Inc. for reaching out and asking what the South Huron Hospital 's needs are, as we move through this time. In memory of Mrs. Lillian Beer, a former nurse of SHHA, they made a donation to purchase disposable gowns for our front-line staff. As Personal Protective Equipment is of great need currently, this method of writing a cheque with a PPE memo on the cheque helps SHHA purchase what PPE is most required at the time. Thank you once again to our community for your ongoing support and to Hensall Senior Citizens' Homes Inc.

A great resource! "Back to School - Mental Health Kit" https://cmho.org/back-to-school/

Book Wednesday, September 23 to Donate Blood! Happy to have this service resume, with updated safety measures.

UPDATED: Looking to get tested for COVID-19 but not sure where to go? This resource from Huron Perth Public Health will help!

Remember, you don't have to be together physically, to be a Team. Parkinson Society Southwestern Ontario is a not for profit organization with the mission of enhancing the lives of anyone touched by Parkinsons Disease. Due to COVID-19, weve had to modify our annual fundraiser walk, Walk-it for Parkinsons. This event has been a huge success in past years, and together, individuals, teams, and corporate sponsors raised $467,000 at Walk-It in 2019.... This year, we have turned this event into WALK the BLOCK for Parkinsons, which allows us to walk within the communities we serve while practicing social distancing. Participants will fundraiser and connect virtually as they walk in their own communities, homes, or backyards on September 12th and 13th, 2020. Although we will be walking separately, well all be together in heart! We are inviting you to partake in this event and join us in spreading the word so we can continue our support programs, outreach, and funding of research. Here are a few ways you might consider getting involved in WALK the BLOCK for Parkinsons: 1. Spread the word Reach out to your community to let them know about WALK the BLOCK for Parkinsons! Share one of our attached promotional graphics on social media, include us in your next newsletter or add it on your website 2. Join us Register individually or as a team at ww.walktheblock.ca to walk with us! On September 12th or 13, walk your block to help raise money and awareness for Parkinsons Disease 3. Donate Please consider being a sponsor or making a donation to support theParkinsons community. Donate today at https://parkinsonsociety.ca/ We appreciate your support in keeping our communities connected during these unprecedented times. We recognize the challenges that Covid-19 poses for businesses and workers alike and we thank you for your consideration of support. I look forward to connecting. Jamin Volunteer Team Lead Parkinson Society Southwestern Ontario 1-888-851-7376 Jamin.patel45@

BREAKING: Huron Perth Public Health seeing community transmission of COVID-19 in southern Huron County. More cases likely tomorrow. Release:

THIS JUST IN: Huron Perth Public Health has shut down Zehrs Country Market (Market and Bakery) in Bayfield and as well as Zehrs Country Market (abattoir re...tail only) in Dashwood, as a precaution, after a positive case of COVID-19 associated with the Bayfield location. Based on current information, the risk to the public is low. Anyone who was at the Bayfield Zehrs Country Market on August 6, 7, 8, 10 or 11 is encouraged to self-monitor for symptoms of COVID-19

What a beautiful day to celebrate together with our SHHA All-Staff BBQ, sponsored by the Board of Governors, to say "thank you" to staff and volunteers for the service and quality care provided to the South Huron Community. We were treated to Clara Stegalls musical performance while we BBQd and ate together. She was fantastic! Thank you to all Board volunteers and Leaders that made sure this was a great event to enjoy!

The Ontario government has developed a fact sheet with more information and is encouraging all Ontarians to download this app. For more information, visit Ontario.ca/covidalert.

With proper planning and precautions (masks, hand hygiene and physical distancing) you can still have a summer vacation in Canada

We need your help! We had a socially distanced "Christmas in July" BBQ today and need to award a prize to the best Ugly Christmas Sun Hat. Cast your vote by liking the picture :)

Book a drive-up COVID-19 test using our appointment request form here: https://gbachc.ca/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php

#FlattenTheCurveTogether

Its hot, hot, HOT out there! Dont forget to drink LOTS of water. Fill up your water bottle and dont forget the bowls of your 4-legged family members!

Thank you, Barbara, for these lovely words. We think our people are the absolute best! Well make sure to identify this nurse and EMS crew and see that this message is relayed to them.

Can we the brilliant work happening just south of us for a moment! https://london.ctvnews.ca/canadian-research-team-makes-brea

A friendly reminder... stay 2 meters apart and #SaveLives https://www.canada.ca//covid-19-physical-distancing-stay-t

Our gardens are getting a (much needed) makeover! Loved the staff initiative on this project.

Our Chief of Staff, Dr. Ken Milne, was a guest on The Agenda last night and joined a panel discussing the use of face masks.

It's hot, hot, HOT out there! Don't forget to drink LOTS of water. Fill up your water bottle and don't forget the bowls of your 4-legged family members!

Thank you, Barbara, for these lovely words. We think our people are the absolute best! We'll make sure to identify this nurse and EMS crew and see that this message is relayed to them.

The University of Western Ontario is conducting a survey-based study (Project ID: 115827) exploring if health behaviours during the COVID-19 physical distancing mandate could predict future health behaviours, overall wellbeing, and the incidence of chronic disease development. This could provide future health promotion programs with relevant information to guide program planning. The target population is Ontario residents aged 30-59 and the survey takes approximately 15 minutes to complete. https://uwo.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_01bptl1wZAymYfz

Amazing memories! Thank you for posting this to the Exeter page, Beverley!

Looking to get tested for COVID-19 but not sure how? Testing is available now for the following: - All people with at least one symptom of COVID-19, even for mild symptoms.... - People who are concerned that they have been exposed to COVID-19. This includes people who are contacts of or may have been exposed to a confirmed or suspected case. - People who are at risk of exposure to COVID-19 through their employment, including essential workers (e.g., health care workers, grocery store employees, food processing plants). South Huron Hospital is not a collection or testing centre. Collection centres serving Huron County are located in Goderich and Grand Bend. Testing is prearranged by either your local health unit or your family doctor, and is by appointment. Please call ahead prior to presenting to a collection centre.

The CBC providing some good education for those who wear masks: https://www.facebook.com/5823419603/posts/10158695162374604/?vh=e

Its been a while since weve expressed our thanks, but the sentiment remains the same. We are so thankful for the great community support we have! This week, our thanks goes to: - Eric Campbell Ford Lincoln for the face shields - Millers ACE Country & Garden for the hanging baskets - Dr. Scholls for the shoe inserts... - Ward Berard Plumbing, McKillop Insurance Brokers, West Wawanosh Mutual, Cordelio Power, and Ryan OReilly each for the hand sanitizer. See more

Congratulations to our community partners at the Grand Bend Area Community Health Centre and welcome to Dr. Wiley, Dr. Van Osch and Dr. Babbar!

We celebrated our nurses this afternoon with some fantastic cupcakes from That Little Cake Place. #YearOfTheNurse #HappyNursesWeek

Happy #NursesWeek2020 to all of the incredible, caring nurses here at South Huron Hospital. Thank you for all that you do, day in and day out! #YearoftheNurse

You may have noticed that the outside of our hospital looks a little different now. Shout out to 90.5 myFM, and of course all of the sponsors for putting this banner together.

Another meal drop today Thanks goes out to Hayters Farm for their generosity and support. Also, Back n Time catering from Grand Bend, and Jodie Gla...vin for some of her epicure goods! There were some beautiful and wholesome meals delivered today! What I love seeing is that the Hospital Staff always seem to be smiling and greeting one another with warmth & kindness ... its quite an awesome crew of people we have at The Little Hospital That Does South Huron Hospital Association South Huron Hospital Foundation

It's been a while since we've expressed our thanks, but the sentiment remains the same. We are so thankful for the great community support we have! This week, our thanks goes to: - Eric Campbell Ford Lincoln for the face shields - Miller's ACE Country & Garden for the hanging baskets - Dr. Scholl's for the shoe inserts... - Ward Berard Plumbing, McKillop Insurance Brokers, West Wawanosh Mutual, Cordelio Power, and Ryan O'Reilly each for the hand sanitizer. See more