Emergency and Healthcare Services for Meaford residents are offered by a network of organizations that work together to keep you healthy and safe in the case of an Emergency.

Healthcare

Brightshores Health System provides essential healthcare services that impact the people across Grey and Bruce Counties. Operating six hospitals in the region, with one of them located in Meaford. Brightshores Health System Meaford Hospital offers a 24-hour Emergency Department; Inpatient Department; Day Surgery including Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT); Endoscopy and General Surgery; Medical Imaging (X-Ray and Ultrasound); Laboratory Services (Inpatient and Outpatient); Ambulatory Care Clinics (Dermatology, Urology, Orthopedics, and more); Physiotherapy Services; Diabetes Education; and a Helipad for rapid transfer of critically ill patients. 

 

The Don Bumstead & Family Medical Health Center provides practice space for four Family Physicians, with state-of-the-art equipment and computer systems. The building also houses Georgian Bay Physiotherapy.

 

Ambulance and emergency medical services are offered through Grey County Paramedic Services.

Policing

The Ontario Provincial Police provide police services to the Municipality of Meaford. The Municipality also has a Community Policing Advisory Committee that provides community feedback to Meaford's OPP Detachment.

Coast Guard

Along Meaford's beautiful waterfront, you'll find the Meaford Coast Guard detachment. They provide response to marine emergencies, help keep boaters safe, and protect our marine environment.

Fire Services

In our large municipality, fire prevention and protection is provided by the Meaford Fire Department as well as the Inter-Township Fire Department.

Long Term/Nursing Care

The Meaford Long Term Care Center provides nursing and personal care on a 24 hour basis to residents in need.

Warming and Cooling Spaces 

During extreme weather, these locations in Meaford are open as public warming and cooling spaces:

  • Meaford Public Library (11 Sykes St. N) Hours:
    • Monday: 10 AM - 5 PM
    • Tuesday: 10 AM - 8 PM
    • Wednesday: 10 AM - 5 PM
    • Thursday: 10 AM - 8 PM
    • Friday: 10 AM - 5 PM
    • Saturday: 10 AM - 5 PM
    • Sunday: 11 AM - 3 PM
  • Meaford and St. Vincent Community Centre (151 Collingwood St. W) 
    • Monday to Friday from 8:30 Am to 9 PM

All members of the public are welcome to use these facilities to stay warm or cool.

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