After 41 years of service, including over 25 years as Chief of Dufferin County Paramedic Service, Tom Reid is retiring from DCPS and Headwaters. Please join us in thanking Tom for his contributions and wishing him the very best! 👏 Dufferin County ow.ly/P5wQ50QVFOK

A big shoutout to the dedicated members of @dufferinmedics! They've received prestigious awards from the Province and Canada, recognizing their outstanding contributions to Paramedicine and their commitment to excellence 👏 Dufferin County
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Today, join us at the Dufferin-Caledon Drug Strategy Overdose Awareness Day event at the Dufferin County Paramedic Service in Orangeville from 4-7pm.
We’re proud to support #endoverdose strategies with our partners.
Learn more about local substance use support together.

#DufferinOPP along with our community partners had the opportunity to attend the Overdose Awareness Health Fair Town of Orangeville. We look forward to connecting with everyone at the fair. Dufferin County Dufferin Paramedic Orangeville Fire. ^af

The Central Region Virtual Urgent Care Clinic is open!

For patients who have a medical condition or injury that is non-life threatening, who are unable to get a timely appointment with their family doctor, or do not have a family doctor.

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Be a part of our in-person Community Engagement Session, where your thoughts will play a key role in developing our 2024 – 2029 Strategic Plan. headwatershealth.ca/StrategicPlan

📅 August 29
🕕 6–7:30 pm
📍 Alder Recreation Centre, TD Canada Trust room. #209 275 Alder Street, Orangeville.

#DufferinOPP participated in #BurgersToBeatMS which was held A&W Canada Town of Orangeville. What a great turnout to support this cause. Thanks for the invite. Dufferin County Dufferin Paramedic. ^af

Canadians Are Ready for Paramedics to Do More in Healthcare: Abacus Data / Paramedic Association of Canada(PAC) Poll

Full results: abacusdata.ca/pac-2023/

#cdnpoli #healthcare #onpoli #bcpoli #ableg #nspoli #nbpoli #nlpoli #qcpoli

#DufferinOPP is currently on scene a house fire in the area of Still CRT & Passmore AVE Town of Orangeville. Three parties have been transported to hospital. Please avoid the area. Updates will be provided when available.Dufferin County Dufferin Paramedic Orangeville Fire. ^af

Happy #ParamedicServicesWeek ! Let’s take this time to show our appreciation for the incredible paramedics who give so much to our communities. Their kindness, compassion and bravery are beyond words – thank YOU for everything you do to keep us safe! Dufferin Paramedic

Michael Kupfer has been a paramedic for 24 years, and in his opinion, the best part of his job is that no two days are the same, 'You never know what is going to happen when you go to work.'

#ParamedicsWeek #OntarioHealthTeam

Jodie DaCruz says the best part of being a paramedic in Dufferin County is easily the people, 'You get to interact with patients from all backgrounds, ages and walks of life. You are able to learn a lot and each person brings something new to your day.' 🚑

#OntarioHealthTeam

Happy #NationalNursingWeek ! We are celebrating our nurses all week long and showing our appreciation for all of their hard work and dedication. Leaders and members of HEART are visiting each department, offering treats from the kindness cart to our team members! #HeyNurse

Happy #NationalNursingWeek ! We’re grateful for all you do as the heart and soul of our healthcare system. Check out a special message from our VP of Patient Experience, Health Integration & CNE, Annette Jones ow.ly/aPHB50OiyQR

Amanda never wanted be the focus of attention, but she always wanted good to come out of every situation. Her loved ones ask that even if you believe your asthma is well under control, never leave home without your inhaler. Read Amanda's story: bit.ly/3F2p2ce

Thank you for your kindness, courage, passion and teamwork today and every day. #EmployeeAppreciationDay

All roads in #DufferinCounty are closed due to unsafe travel conditions. Please stay home and stay safe.

Our Dufferin County Emergency Services Family would like to wish our #community a safe and happy holiday. Wishing you all, peace, health, and happiness in 2023. #DufferinOPP Shelburne & District Fire Department Mulmur-Melancthon FD Orangeville Fire Dufferin Paramedic Grand Valley Fire Protection District ^tp

Plan ahead by taking note of pharmacies and health care centers' reduced hours or closures during the holidays in your area.

Ensure you have enough asthma medication to last through the holiday season.

#asthmacanada #medication #pharmacies #asthmacare

Every week in Canada, nearly five families lose a loved one to asthma, but it doesn’t have to be this way; roughly 80% of asthma-related deaths could be prevented with proper asthma education.

Find out how you can make a difference at the link below:

bit.ly/ACWaystoGive