Practical tools. Local knowledge. A safer, healthier community.

Whether you’re here for a day, a holiday, or a lifetime being aware of risks and knowing how to make safer and healthier choices are some of the most important things you can do to enjoy your summer.

When emergencies happen, every second counts.

Do you know how to stay safe, avoid injury, and make sure help gets to you quickly? Discover simple steps that can help keep you safe and sound in West Parry Sound.

Calling 911 is just the beginning.

What should you have ready? Where is help coming from? Learn how to make things easier for first responders and how you can support their efforts.

Behind every emergency is a team and a community.

Find out how your hospital is funded, what the West Parry Sound Health Centre Foundation does, and how your support helps keep care close to home.

Learn about the Eastern Massasauga rattlesnake, Ontario’s only venomous snake.

Learn how to stay safe around the Eastern Massasauga rattlesnake, Ontario’s only venomous but protected snake, with expert guidance from Dr. Karen Mills at the West Parry Sound Health Centre. Discover what precautions to take, what to do in the event of a bite, and how WPSHC leads the province in lifesaving antivenom care.

Want to Support This Work?

At the West Parry Sound Health Centre Foundation, our mission is to raise the vital funds required to meet the evolving health care needs of our region. Government funding in Ontario doesn’t cover the cost of building renovations or critical equipment upgrades — that’s where our community comes in.

With your help, we can all make sure that the West Parry Sound Health Centre can continue providing life-saving emergency care for a population that grows from 21,000 to over 121,000 each summer.

Every little bit helps protect someone.

Thanks for taking the first step

Preparedness starts with awareness. Thank you for doing your part.