Underserviced Area Program (UAP)

We are designated an underserviced area by the Ontario Government through the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care. For more information on the Underserviced Area Program, call 705 564-7280, toll free 1-866-727-9959, or go to (http://www.health.gov.on.ca/english/providers
/program/uap/uap_mn.html) for specific information about:

Tuition Reimbursement Program which offers physician applicants up to $40,000 (or $10,000 per year) in exchange for a three or four year return-of-service commitment.
Incentive Grants up to $15,000, paid over four years, which may be available to a family physician opening a full-time practice in a designated underserviced area
Community Assessment Visit Program which provides reimbursement for travel and accommodation expenses incurred by a family physician (and spouse) for the purpose of assessing practice opportunities in communities in Ontario. To be eligible to participate in the program, the physician must obtain written approval for the visit from the UAP before visiting the community.

Grey Bruce Health Services provides:

Relocation expenses and interest-free loan based on and determined by hospital services provided (ie: inpatient, ER, OR assist, GP Anesthesia, etc.) and length of commitment
Assistance with travel arrangements and accommodation with the advanced approval of the Medical Affairs Co-ordinator (physicianjobs@gbhs.on.ca)

Centre Grey Area Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee provides:

A familiarization tour of the community as desired by the visiting physician
Opportunity to join a FHG (or other arrangements) and a team of supportive and experienced family physicians
A generous financial incentive to the first two credentialed family physicians who sign an agreement to open a practice in the Centre Grey Hospital catchment area within one year and provide hospital services. The agreement is based on a 5-year commitment and a full practice and could be prorated
In addition to incentives, living and working in a friendly community with our natural amenities and quality educational and recreational opportunities, really is priceless. It helps make the transition to a new practice and a new community much easier! info@centregreydocs.com

Spousal Opportunities

Employment
Finding rewarding employment can be a significant factor in enjoying a new community and rural living. Local positions include a wide range of options: administration, banking, health care, teaching, marketing, sales, accounting, IT, human resources, graphic art, purchasing, warehousing, transportation, quality assurance, maintenance, health & safety. Other job opportunities exist in near-by communities. The Centre Grey Physician Recruitment & Retention Committee will assist with employment information and contacts. Also see www.GreyBruceis4me.com .

Volunteerism
Volunteering in a sector of your interest is a great way to meet people and build networks, learn about local culture and activities, and assess local employment opportunities. A wide range of volunteer opportunities exist; consider health care, education, children’s activities, seniors, church and spiritual life, recreation, service organizations, and others.

Organizations

Centre Grey Health Services Foundation
http:// www.cghsfoundation.com

Mission Statement
To raise, manage and disburse funds to support and enrich quality health care for residents of and visitors to our community.

The Centre Grey community is strongly supportive of our health care professionals. The following initiatives have been funded since the Foundation’s establishment in 1998:

The very successful capital campaign that raised over $13 million dollars to support the building of a new state-of-the-art acute care hospital
Contributing over $1 million dollars for the purchase and installation of new digital x-ray equipment including the Picture Archiving System
Providing funds for a new sterilization unit, a new operating table, a new colonoscope, equipment and materials for orthopaedic surgery and most recently a new C-Arm x-ray machine

The Foundation maintains a small furnished apartment for the use of visiting medical residents and students.

Centre Grey Hospital Auxiliary

Centre Grey Hospital Auxiliary is a group of dedicated volunteers who assist the hospital and its staff in many ways. They provide valued in-patient visiting and other services as well as assisting with the purchase of needed capital-cost items.

Recently the Auxiliary contributed $400,000 to the fundraising campaign for the hospital rebuild planned for our community. By staffing and managing the Penny Wise Shop which sells donated used clothing and small household articles, the Auxiliary raises over $20,000 annually. Staff and visitors to the Hospital enjoy their coffee kiosk which also sells snacks and small gift items. The funds raised are used to help provide high quality patient care and keep equipment and the facility up-to-date.

Volunteers also assist with the local Canadian Blood Services donor clinics, ensuring the comfort and care of donors.

In all of their activities, the Auxiliary members are true ambassadors for the Centre Grey Hospital.