Bruce Peninsula Hospitals Foundation

11/22/2025

As the holiday season arrives, we reflect on a year filled with generosity, progress, and heartfelt community support. Your contributions—whether large or small—have empowered our doctors, nurses, and hospital staff to deliver exceptional care to patients across the Peninsula.

This past year, donor generosity funded:
• New hospital beds
• Emergency department and lab improvements
• A crucial nurse call bell system, and more

And last holiday season, our donors generously came together to raise the funds needed for:
• 10 portable cardiac monitors for Brightshores Wiarton Hospital
• An infant warmer for the emergency department at Brightshores Lion’s Head Hospital

Our loyal donors also contributed to the successful funding of the new CT scanner now operational at Brightshores Owen Sound—benefiting patients across the entire Grey/Bruce region.

Thank you for making these advancements in local healthcare possible.

This year, Brightshores is investing in Automated Dispensing Units (ADUs) at all 6 hospitals—an exciting step forward in our commitment to high-quality, safe patient care.

ADUs use touch screens and barcode technology to ensure patients receive their medications quickly and accurately. These advanced systems:

• Provide fast access to emergency medications
• Track inventory and alert pharmacy staff of low stock
• Improve patient safety and operational efficiency
• Give nurses and pharmacy staff more time to focus on patient care

This holiday season, we are asking our community to come together to raise $650,000 to outfit Brightshores Wiarton and Lion’s Head Hospitals with this life-saving technology.

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11/20/2025

We would like to extend a BIG Thank You to the Sauble Beach & District Lions Club for their generous $3,000 donation to the Bruce Peninsula Hospitals Foundation. This funding was raised through their benefit golf tournament held this past spring and was presented at last night's Lions Club meeting. The funds will be used to support the Automated Dispensary Units (ADUs) at Brightshores Wiarton Hospital.

Pictured below are: April Patry, Executive Director of Bruce Peninsula Hospitals Foundation (L), along with Lions Club members, Jim Martin & Larry Irish

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/

11/12/2025

B.P.H.F would like to extend our appreciation to the families that have chosen Bruce Peninsula Hospitals Foundation - Brightshores Wiarton & Lion's Head Hospitals as their charity of choice in memory of their loved ones. It is our sincere hope that any act of generosity will provide these families with some measure of comfort. If you would like to make a donation in memory of a loved one, visit our donation form https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx?name=E920281QE&id=21

11/03/2025

10/29/2025

We were so pleased to host the Wiarton Chamber’s “Breakfast with the Mayor” at Brightshores Wiarton Hospital this morning. Our local hospital is greatly supported by our local Chamber members, so it was wonderful to bring them in to enjoy the space, connect, and wake up with a delicious breakfast provided by Ashanti’s. Thank you TSBP Mayor Kirkland, Councillor, Paul Deacon, and Danielle Edward’s, Manager of Economic Development and Communications for your time and municipal update!

10/29/2025

It’s Canadian Patient Safety Week 2025 and we’re taking steps together toward safer care. Whether you’re delivering care, receiving care, or supporting someone who needs care – your actions matter.

Learn more: https://www.healthcareexcellence.ca/en/what-we-do/all-programs/canadian-patient-safety-week/

10/27/2025

As a donor and supporter of local care we're asking you to take five minutes and have your say. You can participate in an upcoming Community pop-up session at the Lion's Head Arena on October 28th from 4-6pm or at Wiarton Foodland on November 10th from 4-6pm.
Brightshores Health System is asking for your insights to help shape decisions that affect how care is delivered, where resources are focused, and how to evolve to meet changing needs in Grey Bruce.
Learn how to participate, https://www.brightshores.ca/strongertogether/

10/22/2025

The Wiarton Sandpipers welcomed April Patry, the Executive Director of the Bruce Peninsula Hospitals Foundation (R), to their meeting today. She gave an informative presentation on donor impact on local healthcare. Thank you to this amazing group for their continuous support of health care in the community.

10/22/2025

B.P.H.F would like to extend our appreciation to the families that have chosen Bruce Peninsula Hospitals Foundation - Brightshores Wiarton & Lion's Head Hospitals as their charity of choice in memory of their loved ones. It is our sincere hope that any act of generosity will provide these families with some measure of comfort. If you would like to make a donation in memory of a loved one, visit our donation form here:https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx?name=E920281QE&id=21

10/19/2025

As a donor and supporter of local care we're asking you to take five minutes and have your say. You can participate in an upcoming Community pop-up session at the Lion's Head Arena on October 28th from 4-6pm or at Wiarton Foodland on November 10th from 4-6pm.

Brightshores Health System is asking for your insights to help shape decisions that affect how care is delivered, where resources are focused, and how to evolve to meet changing needs in Grey Bruce.
Learn how to participate, https://www.brightshores.ca/strongertogether/

Stronger. Together.

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/