Brightshores Health System

Brightshores Health System Brightshores Health System operates six hospitals in the Grey Bruce region. Our mission is to build healthier communities one patient at a time. Questions?

This page is not monitored 24/7. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 9-1-1. Welcome to the Brightshores Health System page! Brightshores Health System is at the heart of our communities, providing essential healthcare services that impact lives across Grey and Bruce counties. Operating six hospitals in one of Ontario’s largest geographic regions, we serve a predominantly rural population of 175,000 residents, thousands of seasonal residents and more than two million annual tourists. Our dedicated team of 2,100+ staff, 250 physicians and 1,000+ volunteers delivers a full range of services, including 24/7 emergency care at every hospital site. The continuous development of specialty programs in cancer, stroke, kidney disease and more ensures patients receive quality care and support within our regional network of hospitals across Grey Bruce. Through a unique partnership with the Brightshores Research Institute, our experts are advancing research that addresses the distinct needs of rural healthcare. Our first-of-its-kind Wellness & Recovery Centre, which provides treatment and recovery under one roof, is recognized as a provincial model to respond to the mental health and addictions crisis. Email: communications@brightshores.ca
Phone: 519-376-2121 Ext. 2805

We are hiring Nurses! Brightshores is hiring for a variety of nursing positions across our health system. Apply to your ...
11/23/2025

We are hiring Nurses!

Brightshores is hiring for a variety of nursing positions across our health system.

Apply to your next role today.

đź”— https://www.brightshores.ca/careers/

Healthcare is under pressure—from rising demand and changing patient needs to workforce shortages—but these challenges a...
11/21/2025

Healthcare is under pressure—from rising demand and changing patient needs to workforce shortages—but these challenges also create opportunities to rethink care delivery and prepare our hospital system for the future.

Help us identify the priorities that will have the greatest impact.

Share your input by completing a short survey or attend a community pop-up near you.

More information: https://www.brightshores.ca/strongertogether/

The Medical Imaging team at Brightshores provides compassionate patient care every day. Visit our website to learn more ...
11/20/2025

The Medical Imaging team at Brightshores provides compassionate patient care every day.

Visit our website to learn more about current opportunities and apply to take the next step in your career.

đź”—https://www.brightshores.ca/careers/

Join Brightshores at an upcoming community pop-up near you. The more input we gather, the better we can prepare for the ...
11/18/2025

Join Brightshores at an upcoming community pop-up near you.

The more input we gather, the better we can prepare for the future. Help us identify the priorities that will have the greatest impact.

đź”—Find the community pop-up schedule on our website: https://www.brightshores.ca/strongertogether/

When Karinna Wagenaar welcomed her daughter Eleanor into the world, she was profoundly touched by the compassionate and ...
11/17/2025

When Karinna Wagenaar welcomed her daughter Eleanor into the world, she was profoundly touched by the compassionate and supportive care of her nurse, Amanda.

So much so that she penned a heartfelt poem in Amanda’s honour — a tribute to the meaningful difference Amanda made in Karinna's recovery journey from a C-section.

That poem soon blossomed into a song, one Karinna now sings to her baby, weaving Amanda’s kindness into their daily lives.

Read the full story: https://www.brightshores.ca/new-mom-honours-nurse-with-song-of-gratitude/

Brightshores is hiring a Pathology Assistant (Master’s) to support vital work in Anatomic Pathology.Are you passionate a...
11/16/2025

Brightshores is hiring a Pathology Assistant (Master’s) to support vital work in Anatomic Pathology.

Are you passionate about advancing diagnostics?

🔗‍ Apply today: https://www.brightshores.ca/careers/

11/15/2025

Brightshores is gathering input through a region-wide engagement effort to understand what matters most to the people we serve.

Healthcare is under pressure, from rising demand and changing patient needs to workforce shortages and more. But these challenges also present opportunities to rethink how care is delivered and ensure our hospital system is prepared for the future.

Participate in a community pop-up near you or complete a quick survey to share your input.

đź”— Learn more at https://www.brightshores.ca/strongertogether/

Nurse Practioner (NP) week recognizes the care NPs provide, bringing their expertise, compassion and dedication to every...
11/14/2025

Nurse Practioner (NP) week recognizes the care NPs provide, bringing their expertise, compassion and dedication to every patient they serve. At Brightshores our NP team provides care on our hospital units, in Emergency Departments and in the community.

Thank you to the NPs at Brightshores, you are making a difference every day.

PROJECT 4 HOPE, a newly formed client-led initiative at Brightshores’ Wellness and Recovery Centre, is making its mark b...
11/12/2025

PROJECT 4 HOPE, a newly formed client-led initiative at Brightshores’ Wellness and Recovery Centre, is making its mark by turning lived experience into community action.

Earlier this month, the patients held their first public event — a community cleanup day in the Owen Sound River District – bringing visibility to recovery and opening up conversations about the realities of addiction, mental health challenges and homelessness.

Learn more: https://www.brightshores.ca/media-release-mental-health-and-addiction-clients-give-back-to-the-community-as-part-of-their-recovery-journey/

Join us at Godard's Your Independent Grocer in Meaford this evening, Nov. 12, from 4-6 p.m. for a community pop-up. Your...
11/12/2025

Join us at Godard's Your Independent Grocer in Meaford this evening, Nov. 12, from 4-6 p.m. for a community pop-up.

Your insights will help shape decisions about how care is delivered, where resources are focused, and how we adapt to meet evolving needs in Grey Bruce.

Learn more: https://www.brightshores.ca/strongertogether/

Brightshores wants to know what matters most to our patients and families, our staff, physicians and volunteers, and our communities and partners.

Your insights will help shape decisions that affect how care is delivered, where resources are focused, and how we evolve to meet changing needs in Grey Bruce.

What's working well? What needs to change or improve?

- Drop by a community pop-up session near you
- Complete a short online survey

Learn how to participate, https://www.brightshores.ca/strongertogether/

Today is November 11th, Remembrance Day. We encourage you to remember our Veterans and thank them for their service. On ...
11/11/2025

Today is November 11th, Remembrance Day. We encourage you to remember our Veterans and thank them for their service.

On this day at the 11th hour, Canadians pause to observe two minutes of silence to honour the Fallen and recognize the sacrifices of all who served.

Lest We Forget.

Share your input and help to shape the future of healthcare in Grey Bruce. 📍Come by the community pop-up in Wiarton at F...
11/10/2025

Share your input and help to shape the future of healthcare in Grey Bruce.

📍Come by the community pop-up in Wiarton at Foodland this evening from 4-6 p.m.

Details:
Nov. 10, 2025
Wiarton Foodland
4 - 6 p.m.

Visit our website for more information: https://www.brightshores.ca/strongertogether/

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Welcome to the Grey Bruce Health Services page! GBHS is proud to care for patients in our hospitals in Markdale, Meaford, Lion’s Head, Owen Sound, Southampton and Wiarton. Together, we serve the needs of over 165,000 permanent residents, in addition to thousands of seasonal residents and short stay visitors. Supported by approximately 250 physicians, 1,600 employees and 1,100 volunteers, GBHS provides 24/7 emergency services at all of our hospitals. We offer over 60 different programs and services, including diagnostic services (MRI, CT ), ambulatory care clinics, medical and surgical services, mental health inpatient and outpatient programs, dialysis, obstetrics, and withdrawal management and addiction services. This page has been created to engage with our communities and keep you up-to-date on GBHS information. It is monitored by the GBHS Communications Department; Nicole Schmidt, Communications Coordinator and Mary Margaret Crapper, Chief, Communications & Public Affairs. Please follow us on Twitter, @GreyBruceHealth or visit our website at www.gbhs.on.ca. Questions? Email: web@gbhs.on.ca Phone: 519-376-2121 Ext. 2805