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The latest from Grand River Hospital
GRH declares COVID-19 outbreak on inpatient children's unit
January 19, 2021Grand River Hospital, in consultation with Region of Waterloo Public Health, has declared an outbreak of COVID-19 on our inpatient children’s unit (3D North). Three staff have tested positive for COVID-19.
Jan 7: Grand River Hospital announces outbreak of COVID-19 in mental health unit
January 7, 2021Grand River Hospital, in consultation with Region of Waterloo Public Health, has declared an outbreak of COVID-19 on one of its mental health and addictions units, 1F (adult inpatient mental health). Three staff have tested positive for COVID-19 in connection to this outbreak.
Alert: Be aware of fraudulent job offers being sent on behalf of GRH
January 5, 2021Grand River Hospital has become aware of groups and/or individuals making fake job offers using the hospital's name and logo. Please never respond to unsolicited or spontaneous job offers or provide personal or financial information.
Grand River Hospital 5South outbreak has ended
December 23, 2020GRH COVID-19 update; outbreak declared on 5N
December 17, 2020In consultation with Region of Waterloo Public Health, Grand River Hospital has declared a COVID-19 outbreak on 5North with two patients and two staff members affected.
Update on COVID-19 outbreaks at Grand River Hospital
December 14, 2020Grand River Hospital, has been managing two COVID-19 outbreaks in consultation with Region of Waterloo Public Health. The outbreak on 5Centre has been declared over, while we continue to monitor the outbreak on 5South (clinical teaching unit).
GRH testing centre moves to new winterized location at 15 Charles St. W in downtown Kitchener
December 8, 2020On December 8, Grand River Hospital’s moved its COVID testing centre to a new, more winterized location at Charles and Ontario streets in Kitchener (the old bus terminal). The new site provides more protection for staff, residents and testing equipment from cold and inclement weather.
Dec 7: Grand River Hospital announces outbreak of COVID-19 in medicine unit
December 7, 2020Grand River Hospital, in consultation with Region of Waterloo Public Health, has declared a retroactive outbreak of COVID-19 on 5 Centre, part of its medicine program.
Nov 26: Grand River Hospital announces outbreak of COVID-19 in medicine unit
November 26, 2020Grand River Hospital, in consultation with Region of Waterloo Public Health, has declared an outbreak of COVID-19 on one of its medicine units, 5S or the clinical teaching unit. As a result of the outbreak, the hospital has closed the unit to any new patient admissions.
20 years in the ACTT: Celebrating GRH’s assertive community treatment team (ACTT)
November 23, 2020It’s been 20 years since Grand River Hospital’s Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) began offering client-centred, recovery-oriented mental health support to our community. As ACTT celebrates this milestone anniversary of service to the community, we’re highlighting the important work this team is doing across our region and sharing a little bit about how their work has changed during the COVID-19 pandemic.