Grand Bend Area Community Health Centre

02/27/2026

Come grab breakfast for Saturday morning at the Hensall Comminity Fridge!

Hayter’s turkey sausages & pancakes 🥞

We’re open until 4 PM!

02/25/2026

🤝 Upcoming Hensall Community Meals 🍽️

Join us every Wednesday in March, (March 4, 11, 18 & 25) from 5:00–7:00 PM at Cornerstone Church, (78 King St., Hensall), for a warm, welcoming evening and a delicious meal of soup, buns, and dessert 🍲🥖🍮

✨ All are welcome — bring your family, friends and neighbors!
✨ Enjoy good food and great company.
✨ FREE - no cost or registration required.

We look forward to sharing a meal together and connecting with our community. 💛

For more information: admin@cornerstonehensall.ca

02/24/2026

🎬 FREE Movie Night & Health Event! 🌸

Join us for Mamma Mia! on Monday, March 2nd at the Kineto Theatre in Forest Ontario. Doors open at 6:30 PM

Meet your local Prevention Specialists and learn about:
✨ Perimenopause, Menopause, and Post-Menopause
✨ Cancer Prevention and Early Detection

💃 Make it fun—wear your favourite Mamma Mia! outfit and sing along! Snacks will be available at the concession stand to purchase.
No RSVP required—just come and enjoy!

Sponsored by:
North Lambton Community Health Centre & Sarnia-Lambton Ontario Health Team

02/10/2026

Five good options when you need care...

Feeling unwell? If you need support, contact your family doctor or nurse practitioner first. If they are unavailable or you don’t have one, try these options:

✅ Unattached Care Clinics – Call the clinic nearest you
✅ Walk-In Clinics – Check local availability
✅ Virtual Urgent Care – Book online at urgentcareontario.ca
✅ Health811 – Call 811 for free advice from a registered nurse
✅ Local Pharmacy – Visit or call for support

For a full list of care options, visit https://hpaoht.ca/know-your-options/.

02/09/2026

We are pleased to receive provincial funding, which will allow us to add up to 1,600 patients over the next 12 months. Note: We are directed to initially focus on unattached patients on the Health Care Connect list. Learn more here: https://gbachc.ca/expanding-access-our-commitment-to-community-health/

02/09/2026

Gentle changes for better sleep...

Sleep matters! Living with Parkinson’s can make rest challenging, but a few gentle changes can help. Check out our sleeping checklist for tips to enjoy a peaceful night and wake up refreshed. 😴

Visit PSSO.ca for resources and support, or call (519) 652-9437. Don’t forget to check the link in our bio to register for upcoming programs and workshops!

02/07/2026

The Saturday morning walk-in clinic at the Grand Bend site is closed today due to local road closures and poor weather. Joy's exercise class is also cancelled.

In the event of an emergency, please call 911.

To access safe, high-quality care and avoid unnecessary visits to the emergency room, call 811, or chat with a Health811 provider here: https://health811.ontario.ca/static/guest/home

01/29/2026

Come check out what the Hensall Community Fridge has to offer — lots of deli meat sandwiches available now until they’re gone! 🥪

First come, first serve. Take what you need, leave what you can.

Open Friday (tomorrow) from 8 am - 4 pm.

01/28/2026

Lambton County's Medical Officer of Health has issued a Cold Weather Alert continuing until February 1. The GBACHC serves as a local warming centre during open hours.

01/28/2026

Looking for info about federal programs and services for older Canadians and their families, retirees, caregivers, or community organizations? 👀

Our webpage is your one-stop shop for all the info you need! 😀

When in doubt, visit Canada.ca/Seniors for accurate and reliable pension and retirement information.

01/26/2026

The monthly Parkinson's Support Group has been cancelled for today due to poor weather and road conditions. The next session will be held on Feb.23 at 2 pm in the Community Room at the Grand Bend site.