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The latest from Grand River Hospital
Pain management centre at GRH’s Freeport Campus to offer new care options for patients with chronic pain
February 15, 2019Patients in Waterloo Region and Guelph Wellington experiencing chronic pain now have better care options and support through a specialized service at the region’s largest physical rehabilitation centre.
Make a difference in care as a summer student volunteer!
February 1, 2019Join the Grand River Hospital volunteer team and have a summer to remember! We’re offering great opportunities for students to learn about health careers, and be part of health care.
International program supports top-quality general surgery care at GRH
January 29, 2019Grand River Hospital’s general surgeons and care staff are using the American College of Surgeons’ National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS NSQIP®) to ensure they’re doing their very best for patients and families.
Dietitian's Dish: Canada has a new food guide. It’s about time.
January 25, 2019In his latest column, GRH registered dietitian Jason DaMaren calls Canada's new food guide a welcome update.
Grand River Hospital wraps up another strong year supporting life-saving blood donation
January 14, 2019Grand River Hospital has wrapped up another strong year supporting life-saving blood donation. Members of the hospital community gave 480 units through 2018 via Canadian Blood Services' Partners For Life Program.
Grand River Hospital and the University of Waterloo partner to study vision loss in hospital patients
January 10, 2019Grand River Hospital has partnered with the University of Waterloo School of Optometry and Vision Science (WOVS) to study the vision of patients currently in hospital at our Freeport Campus to better understand current levels of vision loss among this group. The goal is to create a screening tool to identify patients who have poor vision to help health care providers take precaution to avoid falls.
GRH thanks members of the community for attending annual community meeting
January 7, 2019Grand River Hospital recently held its annual community meeting where members of the community had the opportunity to learn about how the hospital is committed to safer, faster and smarter care, as well as meet the hospital’s new president and CEO.
Ringing in the new year, whatever you choose to drink
December 27, 2018As we ring in the new year, some or your party guests may not want to celebrate with alcohol. From GRH’s withdrawal management centre, here are some tips on how to make everyone welcome
Persad-Maharaj family’s generous gift to GRH staff enters second decade
December 24, 2018The Persad-Maharaj family of Cambridge will continue make the season more special for GRH care providers helping patients on Christmas Day.
GRH innovation ensures patients leave hospital with discharge medication in hand, improving care and convenience
December 18, 2018Patients returning to the community after a hospital stay are benefiting from a home-grown innovation at Grand River Hospital that supports better care, saves time and improves coordination with healthcare providers.