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The latest from Grand River Hospital
Tips for good mental health over the holidays
December 14, 2018GRH mental health and addictions staff offer their suggestions for how to support good mental health over the holidays
Grand River Hospital receives recognition from Ontario Renal Network for encouraging and supporting at home kidney care
December 10, 2018There’s no place like home for more patients in Waterloo Region and Guelph-Wellington needing life-sustaining kidney care.
GRH scores better than Canadian average and in top quarter of Ontario peers in new national report card
November 29, 2018Patients in Waterloo Region can count on Grand River Hospital providing care that’s better than the national average and among the top of Ontario’s large community hospitals, according to a new report from the Canadian Institute for Health Information.
A guide to giving to patients at Grand River Hospital this holiday season
November 16, 2018During the holiday season, we know many people want to give to children who receive care at our hospital. We offer these ideas so you can make sure your gift makes the biggest impact.
Grand River Hospital participates in a pilot study to test innovative lung screening x-ray created by University of Waterloo startup KA Imaging
November 12, 2018Grand River Hospital (GRH) is partnering with University of Waterloo startup KA Imaging to conduct a pilot study on the use of a high-resolution multi-energy digital x-ray imager for patients with lung nodules. This new technology is faster and less expensive, with the potential to detect lung cancer earlier with better image quality and lower levels of radiation than a traditional CT scan.
Grand River Hospital celebrates its first same-day hip replacement and discharge
November 9, 2018Grand River Hospital (GRH) is celebrating their first same day hip replacement surgery and discharge, marking innovation in surgery to improve a patient’s recovery and quality of life while more effectively using hospital resources.
Day in Psychiatry to connect family doctors, community mental health providers and hospital staff on key topics
November 6, 2018On Wednesday November 7th, more than 100 family doctors and community mental health providers will join Grand River Hospital mental health staff and psychiatrists to discuss important mental health and addictions matters affecting the community.
Grand River Hospital and Kitchener Public Library celebrate successful anniversary of resource centre
November 5, 2018Grand River Hospital’s regional cancer centre and Kitchener Public Library are celebrating the first anniversary of their partnership that brought patients a newly redesigned resource centre.
From Ron Gagnon, president and CEO: Grand River Hospital
November 5, 2018Grand River Hospital's new president and CEO Ron Gagnon shares his thoughts on joining our hospital, and his intentions as he begins his service in Waterloo Region's health care community.
Donor families and recipients mark the importance of organ and tissue donation as GRH receives Trillium Gift of Life Network award
October 30, 2018Members of the Grand River Hospital community understand how organ and tissue donation can save lives, and are encouraging others to speak to loved ones about the importance of life-saving donations.