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The Province of Ontario through the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care provides:
- The Northern and Rural Recruitment and Retention Initiative (NRRR Initiative) which is available to communities in the catchment area of the Centre Grey Hospital; our municipalities meet the eligibility critieria based n the Rurality Index of Ontario. This Initiative offers taxable financial incentives of more than $80,000 paid over a four-year period to an eligible physician or a new physician graduate who establishes a full-time family practice in our community. For information on eligibility and how to apply for funding from the Northern and Rural Recruitment and Retention (NRRR) Initiative please visit their web site.
- The 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 NRRRI before visiting the community.
Grey Bruce Health Services provides:
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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 personalized tour of the community to fit your interests and needs. We will show you medical facilities, housing, schools, sports and entertainment opportunities – whatever you are interested in as a preview of the lifestyle of our community.
- Opportunity to explore options for various practice models: join a Family Health Group or a Community Health Centre or a potential Family Health Team satellite, or have a stand-alone practice.
- Introductions to the team of supportive and experienced family physicians and other health care professionals.
- Living and working in a friendly community with our natural amenities and quality educational and recreational opportunities. It helps make the transition to a new practice and a new community much easier! info@centregreydocs.com
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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. |
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Organizations
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 strongly supports our health care professionals. This has been shown through the Foundation’s many successful fundraisers for new hospital equipment purchases and through the capital campaign for a new hospital that raised over $13 million dollars from the community to support the construction of a new state-of-the-art acute care hospital in Markdale. The Foundation continuously endeavors to keep Centre Grey Hospital well equipped with up to date medical equipment.
Notable Foundation achievements include:
- contributing over $1 million dollars for the purchase and installation of new digital x-ray equipment, including the Picture Archiving System (PACS);
- providing funds for a new sterilization unit, a new operating table, a new colonoscope, equipment and materials for orthopaedic surgeries;
- and funding the purchase of a new C-Arm x-ray machine.
In 2010/2011 the Foundation will purchase two new electrocardiogram machines and a portable ultrasound machine for the emergency room.
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 providing funds towards 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. |
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