Masking Requirements

In order to protect our patients and staff we have implemented clinical masking for all direct patient contact as of Monday October 2, 2023.…

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Nursing Reports If you are an inpatient at any of the six Brightshores Health System hospitals, the nurses taking care of you will be giving Nursing…

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Currently there is one bank machine available at the Owen Sound hospital located in the front lobby. A service charge is applied to each transaction…

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You may contact a patient by calling the Switchboard at any of our hospitals main phone numbers.…

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Discharge Time is 11:00 am. It is important that you make arrangements to have someone come for you at discharge time, as we must prepare…

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Please see the below linked Patient Education for the following topics: How to Help Prevent Healthcare Associated Infections Isolation Precautions Clostridioides Difficile Patient Information COVID-19 Read more Fact Sheets on Infectious Diseases

Cafeteria services are available at all of our hospitals excluding Lion's Head. Hours of operation for cafeteria services vary depending on the location. Please check…

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Gift shops are located in five of our hospitals – Markdale, Meaford, Owen Sound, Southampton and Wiarton.  The range of items for sale varies depending…

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Consumer Health Links

The following links are sources for reliable health information. There are many other websites for health information and sometimes it is hard…

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The Library is located on the ground floor (Level 1) of the Owen Sound Regional hospital, down the hallway from Tim Horton’s and the Cafeteria. It…

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Parking

Visitor parking is free for the first 30 minutes at all Brightshores Health System hospital locations. After 30 minutes, the following fees will apply (exluding Lion's Head Hospital…

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Patient Rights As a Patient, I expect:

• Access to the right level of care and health information
• Knowledgeable and compassionate care providers
• Involvement in decisions about…

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Some area hotels offer a discounted rate for family members of patients staying in the hospital. Please ask the hotel when you call. To find…

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Booking an Appointment

To book an appointment at Brightshores Health System please call 1-888-525-0553.  Medical Imaging and Cardiology appointments at the Owen Sound Hospital can be booked…

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Patient telephones are provided in patient rooms free of charge. Long distance calls require a calling card. We ask patients to limit phone use before…

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Bring the following items with you for your hospital stay. If you arrived on an emergency basis, have a family member bring these basic items…

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Brightshores Privacy Office 

At Brightshores Health System, we treat your personal health information with respect and sensitivity. We do so in accordance with the Ontario Personal Health…

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