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WINGHAM, ONT. -- The vaccines are starting to roll out the door in Grey-Bruce. This week first responders and hospital staff across the region started receiving their first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. About 100 Bruce County paramedics were amongst the first to use Grey-Bruce’s “hockey hub” mass vaccination centre at the arena in Hanover. “This vaccine is a safe and reliable tool that protects county paramedics and the vulnerable residents we serve. It continues to be a crucial time for exercising COVID-19 prevention measures,” says Bruce County Paramedic Services Chief Steve...

Article content On Wednesday, February 24, and Thursday, February 25, 70 Bruce County Paramedics received their first doses of the Pfizer-BioNtech COVID-19 Vaccine at the “Hockey Hub” Vaccination Centre in Hanover, Ontario. Another 30 County Paramedics received their first dose of the vaccine on a previous date. This is part of Ontario’s Phase 2 plan to complete vaccine coverage for frontline essential workers, including first responders. Bruce County Paramedic Services Chief, Steve Schaus, said, “This vaccine is a safe and reliable tool that protects County paramedics and the vulnera...

Last Updated: Jan 30, 2021 1:07 PM Supplied Photo Bruce County Paramedic Services is now providing Community Paramedicine. It involves two full-time Paramedics covering the County on a rotating basis, 12 hours a day, 7 days a week, using a specialized vehicle to visit patients proactively and treat, assess and monitor them in their homes. The Community Paramedicine Program focuses on palliative patients with an identified advanced care plan, as well as community crisis patients and high-risk seniors that are waiting for Long Term Care, having significant medical needs, or having strained care...

Author of the article: Denis Langlois Publishing date: Jan 28, 2021  •  January 28, 2021  •  1 minute read  •  Article content Bruce County Paramedic Services has launched a community paramedicine program with $123,240 in provincial funding that’s set to run out March 31. Chief Steve Schaus said Thursday the county is hoping to receive additional funding so it can continue the program beyond that date. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser. Bruce County launches new community paramedicine program Back to video “We are very excited to ...