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The latest from Grand River Hospital
When it comes to lung health, it pays to be a quitter!
January 22, 2025While National Non-Smoking Week (NNSW) runs from Sunday, January 19 to 25, for your Hospitals, helping people quit smoking and preventing others from starting is a year-round affair.
Know Your Care Options: Grand River Hospital Helps Families Choose the Right Place for Children’s Care
January 14, 2025Grand River’s team of pediatricians are here to help you get the right care, in the right place, and at the right time.
New Patient Initiative Brings Timely, Personalized Care to Grand River and Brightshores
January 9, 2025A new platform launching at Grand River Hospital and Brightshores Health System stands to modernize the traditional call bell system by prioritizing the urgency of patients’ requests and supporting nurses to deliver more responsive and personalized care.
Grand River Hospital Celebrates $1M Gift to Launch Digital Pathology Solution Powered by Local Innovation
January 7, 2025Thanks to a unique partnership with Huron Digital Pathology, fueled by a $1M gift from The Savvas Chamberlain Family Foundation and further supported by OBIO®, Grand River Hospital officially celebrated the launch of the Digital Pathology program at a donor event on January 7.
Convenient Care, Right Where You Are: Stratford's New Pacemaker Clinic
January 7, 2025Kicking off the New Year, St. Mary’s General Hospital and the YMCA of Three Rivers' Stratford location are partnering to open a new pacemaker clinic.
A New Year, A New Life: Grand River Hospital Welcomes First Baby of 2025
January 2, 2025New Year’s Day was a busy and exciting time at Grand River Hospital, with ten babies born throughout the day. Among them, the first baby of the year was a baby girl born to Pewan and Anupriya.
Shovel Smart: Preventing Winter Heart Attacks
December 17, 2024Dr. Al Qahwash shares tips and insights on how to take care of our hearts, while keeping our driveways and sidewalks clear of snow.
Lung Cancer Awareness Month
November 26, 2024Lung Cancer Awareness Month is a time to spotlight the challenges and advancements in managing and preventing one of the most common cancers.
Grand River Hospital, St. Mary’s General Hospital and the University of Waterloo Announce the first VP Innovation and Chief Health Innovation Officer
November 25, 2024Kitchener-Waterloo, ON – November 25 – Following an extensive search process, the University of Waterloo, St. Mary’s General Hospital and Grand River Hospital are pleased to announce Danina Kapetanovic as the first Vice President, Innovation and Chief Health Innovation Officer, starting on January 13, 2025.
COPD Awareness Day: Key Steps for Better Lung Health
November 20, 2024November 20 marks COPD Awareness Day, a day focused on promoting key practices for maintaining lung health.