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Thursday, March 31, 2022
Patient and Physician groups expressing support for OSMH Future Hospital project

Thursday, March 31, 2022
Health unit streamlines its COVID-19 vaccination program

Wednesday, March 30, 2022
Health unit resumes school-based routine immunization program

Tuesday, March 29, 2022
Visiting to HDMH East Wing Suspended Due to COVID-19 Outbreak

Thursday, March 24, 2022
We stand together to support respect and safety for Ontario’s workers who provide care

Thursday, March 24, 2022
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health unit recognizes World Tuberculosis Day

Wednesday, March 23, 2022
SMDHU medical officer of health releases special statement as restrictions are eased

Wednesday, March 16, 2022
GBGH further lifts visitation restrictions to improve patient and family experience

Wednesday, March 16, 2022
OSMH further easing Visitor Policy

Wednesday, March 16, 2022
COVID-19 vaccination community clinics open for walk-ins only starting March 19

Monday, March 14, 2022
COVID-19 Outbreak Declared Over On CGMH's Surgical Unit

Monday, March 14, 2022
Walk-ins available March 15 to 20 at pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics in Simcoe Muskoka

Friday, March 11, 2022
Ontario Building a Stronger Regional Health Network in Barrie and south Simcoe County

Thursday, March 10, 2022
SMDHU urges continuation of prevention measures as province announces end of mask use

Friday, March 04, 2022
COVID-19 Vaccination services sharing space with Testing Centre at OSMH starting March 7th

Friday, March 04, 2022
GBGH officially opens new dialysis site in Midland

Friday, March 04, 2022
COVID-19 outbreak confirmed on CGMH's Surgical Unit

Friday, March 04, 2022
MAHC Expanding Inpatient Visiting to Second Phase

Wednesday, March 02, 2022
Public health prevention measures remain important as COVID-19 restrictions continue to ease



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