COVID-19 Information
for Grand Bend & Area
This page contains information and resources to stay safe and connected during the pandemic.
Stay home, stay safe!
You are not alone, we are in this together! No truer words have been said than now during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Grand Bend Area Community Health Centre is working with community partners, public health and government ministries to ensure your health and safety are protected during this unprecedented time. We welcome all area residents to contact us for medical and mental health assistance.
This COVID-19 page contains essential links to public information and resources that you will need to come through the pandemic safe and sound. If you know of a good resource, particularily in the Grand Bend area, please email us so that we can include it here.
Above all, we recommend everyone stay home as much as possible, and if you have to go out, keep 6 feet away from other people to stay safe! ~ Cate Melito, CEO
PS: Dr. Englert has important words for all of us – please check out his video message.
We Are Open!
All Grand Bend area residents requiring urgent care may access both primary care and allied health services at the Centre during the COVID-19 pandemic.
(Even if you don’t have a family doctor at the Centre.)
Please Call First
Grand Bend: 519-238-2362 | Hensall: 519-262-3140
If you have a family doctor in another practice, please contact them before calling us.
Primary Care
- Physicians
- Nurse Practitioners
Allied Health Services
- Mental Health Services
- Registered Dietitian
- Diabetes Education
- Better Breathing Team
- Rehabilitation Therapy
- Physiotherapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Kinesiologist
From Our Blog
GBACHC has opened a COVID-19 Assessment Centre
On May 19, 2020, the Grand Bend Area Community Health Centre (GBACHC) opened a COVID-19 Assessment Centre with a drive-up testing site. The testing site is open Monday to Friday from 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm, excluding statutory holidays. People who believe they have...
Health Centre suspends programs and provides direction to patients
Grand Bend, ON - Grand Bend Area Community Health Centre CEO, Cate Melito, is advising the public that community programs at the GBACHC will be suspended for the time being to support physical distancing. Medical and social work appointments continue by phone....
COVID-19 Precautions at GBACHC
The Grand Bend Area Community Health Centre (GBACHC) is taking precautions to reduce the spread of the COVID-19 virus. When patients/clients register at the GBACHC, they will be asked if they have a cough, fever or are experiencing breathing difficulties. If the...
Community Resources & Supports
Ontario Health - COVID-19 Self Assessment, Test Results & More
Grand Bend Pandemic Support
Lambton Shores COVID-19 Updates
Huron Perth Public Health COVID-19 Update
Lambton Public Health COVID-19 Information
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COVID-19 Frauds & Scams Webinar
COVID-19 and Diabetes
The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health - COVID-19 Resources
Wellness Together Canada - Mental Health & Substance Use Support
