Falls are the leading cause of unintentional injury in Grey-Bruce. Local hospitals report almost 9,000 visits to emergency departments and more than 800 hospitalizations annually due to falls. That means approximately 2 to 3 people experience a significant fall each day in Grey-Bruce. These rates are one-and-a-half times higher than the average across Ontario.

Do you remember drinking from the garden hose as a child?

For those who did, it may seem odd that younger generations are lugging around large water bottles everywhere they go.

Using designer, refillable water bottles or trendy commercial bottled water may be a choice, but access to safe drinking water is a necessity for all.

Let’s explore the facts and find out why we need access to adequate and safe water every day.

On July 5, Canada acknowledges Parachute’s National Injury Prevention Day, which is aimed at raising awareness about the devastating effects of predictable and preventable injuries and helping all Canadians live long lives to the fullest.

It’s finally that time of the year when we can’t wait to get behind the grill and barbecue some of our favourite foods with family and friends.

For the first time in Canadian history, people aged 65 and older outnumber those under 15 years of age.

As the older adult segment of our population grows, so too does their oral health needs.

We all have a role to play in limiting food waste

Falls are the leading cause of unintentional injury in Grey-Bruce and older adults are at the highest risk of being injured from falling.

When I think about the holiday season, there are many things that put a smile on my face.

One is the warm hugs from relatives and friends that I will be seeing.

December, for many in Grey-Bruce, marks the return of the holiday season.

In 2017, the rate of emergency department visits for unintentional falls in Grey-Bruce was the highest in Ontario. On average, falls cause 8,630 emergency department visits, 743 hospitalizations, and 29 deaths locally each year.