Health & Medical Organizations in Barrie

Epilepsy Simcoe County (ESC) was established in 1978 as a volunteer organization to assist the people of Simcoe County with education, support, awareness and advocacy. We are located in downtown Barrie and serve our member base in the greater Simcoe County Area. Epilepsy Simcoe County is the place where people from our region, living with epilepsy, can learn more about their condition, get the help they need and be a part of a family of caring and supporting people. It is a common disorder, not well understood, and affects approximately 300,000 Canadians and 50 million people worldwide. It is believed that approximately 1 in 100 people in the greater Simcoe County Area live with this disorder.

Grove Park Home is a charitable, not for profit, Long Term Care Home established in Barrie in 1968. The Home provides care for 143 Long Term Care residents, as well as offering Retirement Living suites and an Adult Day Program.

We're inspired by the vision of a world free of multiple sclerosis. We work with researchers, donors, partners, volunteers, and people living with MS to bring about positive change. Whether improving the lives of Canadians today or supporting high-quality research that aims to end MS tomorrow, we work together as a community. We connect the MS community to programs, information, research and to each other while they are on their MS journey. Learn more about our work and how we're taking steps to realize this vision. Our Impact Goals - Advance treatment and care - Enhance well-being - Understand and halt disease progression - Prevent MS

Osteoporosis Canada is the only national organization serving people who have, or are at risk for, osteoporosis. The organization works to educate, empower and support individuals and communities in the risk-reduction and treatment of osteoporosis. Be trained to conduct education sessions on fracture prevention to seniors at seniors centers, retirement homes and active living programs in the Barrie area.  Help with information tables at health fairs, community festivals and events

At Ovarian Cancer Canada, we reject the notion that ovarian cancer can’t be eradicated. We are here to demand action, deliver change, and transform lives. We stand hand-in-hand with the people experiencing, affected by, or at risk of the disease. We will not rest until women are able to live their lives freely, fully, and uninhibited by ovarian cancer. We are filling a gap, we need to be here – for those living with ovarian cancer today, and the 3,000 Canadians who will be diagnosed this year. Ovarian cancer has many different faces, and we are here for every one. We are building research capacity, unlocking insights into rarer forms of the disease, addressing urgent needs, and bringing hope to people across the country. We are driving ovarian cancer research in Canada faster than ever – changing the landscape of available treatment options. After decades without real change, improved outcomes are finally possible.

I am ready to process this text. I will remove the HTML header and paragraph tags, strip the CSS classes, and normalize the spacing to ensure the text is readable and correctly separated. Overview Our vision is simple: Healthier Children. A Better World. We believe fighting for the health and wellbeing of children is one of the most powerful ways to improve society. Right now, quantum advancements in scientific knowledge and technology present an unprecedented opportunity for SickKids. To be ready for the next round, we need to update our infrastructure so we can unleash the full potential of SickKids expert team. We need to expand our reach, to extend our excellent standards of care to more children around the world. We need to elevate our research - it’s our best weapon in the fight against disease and congenital childhood conditions. And we must enrich the compassionate care we believe fosters the lifelong wellbeing of children and their families. It’s a massive challenge, but one that has to be met. So we’re actively inspiring communities and individuals to take up the fight by investing in our Hospital, its mission, and the health and scientific advances your gifts make possible. Our commitment to you: Staff and volunteers experience an engaging culture built on mutual respect, collaboration and a drive for excellence. We welcome and embrace individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and cultures. SickKids Foundation is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all individuals feel valued, respected and supported. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process are asked to please contact the Human Resources Department.

As a volunteer at Victoria Village, you can gain experience working with seniors, arranging programs based on your interests and expertise, and knowledge of long-term care and senior services. Anyone aged 14 and over can apply to be a volunteer, and Victoria Village offers flexible hours and time commitment levels to all volunteers. Volunteer opportunities are available across departments and volunteers can assist with a variety of activities and programs. Volunteer opportunities include: - Recreation programs (games, arts and crafts) - Small group programs (cards, reading, knitting) - Special events and entertainment - Special interest presentations - Community outings - One to one friendly visits - Hair dresser & in-home wellness appointments - General office assistance and front desk screening - Physiotherapy/fitness classes - Spiritual care - Palliative visits - Gardening