Guelph-Wellington Community Paramedicine

If you couldn’t speak for yourself, who would make your health‑care decisions? Advance Care Planning helps ensure your values and wishes are honoured 🤝 A quick conversation today can make all the difference💬 Start your plan with simple tools: advancecareplanningontario.ca #ACPDay

It’s Advanced Care Planning Day 💜 Today is a reminder to make sure the person you’re caring for continues to receive the care they need, even if they can no longer make their own healthcare decisions. Take steps now to get prepared: #section-3" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">ontario.ca/document/guide… #ACPDay

Many over-the-counter products have acetaminophen along with other ingredients. Always check labels before use, pay attention to the daily max dose and do not use more than one product with acetaminophen in it at a time. parachute.ca/poisonpreventi… #RethinkPoisons #NPPW2026

$2500 REBATES AVAILABLE TO GET AEDS ON CONSTRUCTION SITES Construction companies can now receive up to $2,500 from the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board when they purchase an automated external defibrillator (AED) for qualifying projects. In a Jan. 5 news release, the WSIB said the new AED rebate program will help place life-saving equipment on construction sites across the province. The rebate program comes after the Ontario government passed regulations to mandate AEDs on construction projects that are expected to last longer than three months and have 20 or more workers on site. “The only hard part of this deal is pronouncing defibrillator,” Jeff Lang, WSIB's president and CEO, said in the release. “It couldn’t be easier for construction companies to make their sites safer by getting an AED and applying for the rebate.” The "hassle-free" rebate program for eligible construction companies is designed to improve the chances of people surviving a cardiac event, according to the release. AEDs are electronic devices used to restore normal rhythm to a person's heart if they are in cardiac arrest. When used together with CPR in the first few minutes after a cardiac arrest, AEDs can dramatically improve cardiac arrest survival rates by more than 50 per cent. “Seconds matter in a cardiac emergency and having a defibrillator on a construction site can save a life,” Labour Minister David Piccini said in the release. “This program puts proven, lifesaving safety tools directly on job sites and is another practical step we are taking to keep construction workers safe.” AEDs purchased between July 1, 2025, and June 30, 2027, are eligible for rebates through the program. More information, including detailed eligibility criteria and how to apply for a rebate, can be found at wsib.ca/aed.

We still have a few spots available for an information session next month to help residents understand some of the common scams taking place in #Guelph. Space is limited so register now at forms.office.com/Pages/Response…

You can check out #FraudTalk at the Active Living & Retirement Show. Always well received & a great opportunity to work with @VS_Wellington Will you be there?

An AED + CPR saved a @guelph_gryphons volleyball player after sudden cardiac arrest. Huge respect to the coaches and staff who acted fast. Know where the nearest AED is and be ready to use it. gryphons.ca/news/2025/1/16… #AEDsSavesLives #AEDFoundationOntario

“That’s a device that might have saved Dr. Lee's life had it been available in 2004.” Every minute matters. Know where your nearest AED is and register it with us so others can find it fast: sootoday.com/pursuit/commun… #AED #CPR #Ontario

Need help finding programs and social services in your local community? Contact @211Ontario for free, confidential assistance in over 150 languages. 211ontario.ca/contact/

⚡️ Fiction: AEDs are only for pros. Fact: Anyone can use one, the voice prompts guide you!  Tag someone who should see this before an emergency hits. Have you ever used an AED? Yes/No?

Not every fall can be avoided but many falls are preventable. There are ways you can help the person you care for reduce the number of falls. And if a fall happens, there are ways to help prevent injuries. You can use this guide to learn how: parachute.ca/en/injury-topi… #TurnSafetyOn

A huge thank you to our Community Paramedics for spending the last two days in training as part of our new partnership with LifeLabs 💉🚑 Community Paramedics play a vital role beyond emergency response - supporting patients in their homes and helping bridge gaps in care 💙

Regularly eating foods high in saturated fat, sugars or sodium can increase your risk for heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure. There’s a new #FrontOfPackage symbol that can help you make informed food choices. Read all about it: heartandstroke.ca/articles/whats….

🦠 Protect yourself and your family from serious illness. 📅 Join us at our Palmerston Immunizations Clinics at the Minto Rural Health Centre in Palmerston on Jan 28, Feb 10, and March 3. 📞 Book your appointment: 1-800-265-7293 ext. 7006 💻 Or visit: wdgpublichealth.ca/appointments

Do you live in #Wellington #Dufferin or #Guelph? Complete our short survey for your chance to #win 1 of 5 $100 gift cards! You'll be helping us to improve access free #dentalcare in your community. Take the survey at wdgph.link/B4V1Boy Hurry, closes December 31.

This world-class technology is now serving #DufferinCounty as well as Guelph-Wellington and Waterloo Region - ensuring the right emergency services are sent to the right place at the right time.

@GWParamedic Service is hiring! careers-guelph.icims.com/jobs/4074/prim…

Looking for a way to give back this holiday season? @gwps_cp @GuelphPolice and @GuelphFire are hosting their 14th annual Emergency Services Food Drive on December 6. Help us stuff an emergency vehicle with non-perishable food! Details at ow.ly/u6wu50XA5hw

Lake-effect snow squalls will continue to batter southern Ontario on Friday while a new storm approaches. #ONStorm #ONwx ow.ly/xq6w50Xz3Z1

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