Bluewater Health

05/29/2026

Need information about Bluewater Health's Emergency Department?

Our new website makes it easier to find the information you need before you arrive.

Whether you're looking for directions, trying to decide where to seek care, or want to learn more about what to expect during your visit, you'll find helpful information all in one place.

🚗 Get directions to the Emergency Department
🩺 Learn whether the Emergency Department, a walk-in clinic, or another care option is right for your needs
❔ Find answers to frequently asked questions

Heading to the Emergency Department? Don't forget to bring these important items to help us provide the best care:
✔️ Your health card
✔️ A list of your medications
✔️ Your medical history (including allergies)

Take a look and explore the many resources available on Bluewater Health's new website: Link in comments

05/27/2026

First-year medical students from the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry at Western University began their learning and training with Bluewater Health and Rapids Family Health Team as part of the 28th annual Discovery Week.

Discovery Week is a long-standing program that gives first-year medical students the opportunity to experience what life and health care look like in regional and rural communities across Southwestern Ontario.

🔗 Read more: https://bluewaterhealth.ca/discovery-week-2026-introduces-medical-students-to-rural-medicine-life-in-sarnia-lambton/

05/27/2026

🩺 Looking for a family doctor or nurse practitioner? Health Care Connect is a free Ontario program that helps match patients with primary care providers accepting new patients in their area.

Register online at ontario.ca/healthcareconnect or call 811 anytime.

🩺 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗮 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗱𝗼𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗿 𝗻𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗿? Health Care Connect makes it easy to find one.

If you or someone in your family doesn’t have a primary care clinician, 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 can help. It’s a free program that matches you with a doctor or nurse practitioner who is accepting new patients in your area.

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀:
✅ 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 online or by phone
✅ 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱 by a Care Connector who searches for primary care clinicians near you
✅ 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 when a match is found
✅ 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 to the care you need

Sign up today at ontario.ca/healthcareconnect or call 811 — available 24/7.

05/26/2026

Are you a Nurse Practitioner passionate about mental health and addictions care?

Join the team at Bluewater Health and help support individuals and families through our Mental Health Program. 💙

This role offers the opportunity to work collaboratively alongside an interdisciplinary team while helping shape compassionate, patient and family-centred care for our community.

At Bluewater Health, we are committed to fostering a Culture of Kindness and creating a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

Learn more and apply today. Link in comments

05/25/2026

Congratulations to Melanie on receiving a Heart of Gold! 💛

05/22/2026

May is Speech and Hearing Month, and we’re proud to recognize the important role Speech-Language Pathologists play in helping patients communicate, connect, and thrive.

As part of our We Are Bluewater Health campaign, we’re featuring Kimberly, a speech-language pathologist at Bluewater Health.

“Being part of Bluewater Health means giving back to those around me by using my specialized skills and education. Personally, it has also given me a ‘work family’ that I look forward to seeing regularly.”

Thank you, Kimberly and all the speech-language pathologists and communication disorders assistants, for the care, compassion, and expertise you bring to patients and families each day.

05/22/2026

Early detection saves lives. 💛

Bluewater Health is proud to partner with E-nangaabe-jig Health Services and Sarnia-Lambton Ontario Health Team to host an Indigenous Cancer Screening Clinic June 10–12, helping improve access to cancer screening and supporting the health and wellness of Indigenous communities across Sarnia-Lambton.

Community members can register by:
• Scanning the QR code
• Completing the online form: https://forms.office.com/r/VNKhF789jG
• Contacting their First Nation Health Centre for support

Please help spread the word by sharing this opportunity with family, friends, and community members.

🌟 Indigenous Cancer Screening Clinic — Open for Registration! 🌟

Bluewater Health is partnering with E-nangaabe-jig Health Services to host an Indigenous Cancer Screening Clinic June 10, 11 & 12. Designed to improve access to screening for Indigenous community members and support early detection.

✨ Why this matters: Early screening saves lives!

📅 Clinic Dates: June 10-12

🧾 Register in the way that works best for you:
• Scan the QR code
• Complete the online form: https://forms.office.com/r/VNKhF789jG
• or Contact your First Nation Health Centre for support with registering.

Help us spread the word — share this post, tag family and friends, and include it in community newsletters or social pages. Let’s make sure everyone has access to this important screening opportunity.

💛 Miigwech for supporting community health and wellness.

05/21/2026

This Caregiver Awareness Month, Bluewater Health is sharing resources from the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) to help raise awareness about the mental health impacts of caregiving. 💚

Caregiving can be rewarding, but it can also lead to stress, exhaustion, anxiety, and isolation.

Learn more here.

05/20/2026

New or expecting parent? We’re here to support you every step of the way. 💙

Bluewater Health’s Maternal Infant Child program offers care and resources for growing families, from pregnancy and labour and delivery to postpartum care and newborn support.

Our newly updated website makes it easier to find what you need, including:
👶 What to expect during your stay
🍼 Labour, delivery, and recovery information
🏥 Pre-admission details
💙 Breastfeeding and newborn support resources
📹 A virtual tour of the Maternal Infant Child unit (prenatal page)

Explore the new Maternal Infant Child webpage - link in comments

05/19/2026

Today is Personal Support Worker Day, and we’re taking a moment to recognize the amazing PSWs across Bluewater Health. 💙

PSWs are there for patients and families through so many important moments - offering support, comfort, compassion, and care each and every day. Their work makes a real difference across our organization.

Thank you to all of our PSWs for everything you do and for the care you bring to our patients, teams, and community.