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    May is Health Care Professional Appreciation Month at the County of Simcoe

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    Midhurst/ April 30, 2025 – Throughout the month of May, the County of Simcoe is recognizing the tremendous efforts of our health care professionals who continue to provide exceptional care to residents and visitors across our region.

    This includes the highly skilled team behind the County of Simcoe Paramedic Services, emergency management, and those who provide diverse care within our long-term care homes, seniors’ services facilities and adult day programs.

    Recognition will include First Responders Day, National Physician’s Day, Emergency Preparedness Week, World Facilities Management Day, Nurses’ Week, Paramedic Services Week and National Personal Support Worker Day, to name a few.

    Quotes:
    “Our Health and Emergency Services team members have demonstrated remarkable resilience and dedication during trying times, with the devastating ice storm that severely impacted our region as a recent example. From responding to emergency medical calls, to providing compassionate, around-the-clock care for our most vulnerable residents, we are grateful that each of these outstanding individuals has chosen to bring their talents to Simcoe County.” ~ Warden Basil Clarke

    “It is truly a privilege to work alongside this team of highly trained health-care providers. From our paramedics to our dietary team members, these individuals show tremendous kindness, skill, and dedication to our communities. I can’t thank them enough for all they do to keep our communities safe.” ~ Jane Sinclair

    About the County of Simcoe
    The County of Simcoe is composed of sixteen member municipalities and provides crucial public services to County residents in addition to providing paramedic and social services to the separated cities of Barrie and Orillia. Visit our website at simcoe.ca

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