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The latest from Grand River Hospital
New technology offers top-rate disinfection while saving hundreds of hours of time.
October 19, 2018New technology will help Grand River Hospital’s medical device reprocessing department to maintain high-quality care while saving hundreds of hours every year in disinfecting probes used in ultrasound exams.
An update on limits on cannabis use at GRH
October 17, 2018Under the Smoke Free Ontario Act, anyone seeking to smoke or vape tobacco or cannabis must do so away from Grand River Hospital property.
Staying up-to-date with screening can reduce the risk of cervical cancer
October 16, 2018October 15 to 19 is National Cervical Cancer Awareness Week, and the Waterloo Wellington Regional Cancer Program (WWRCP), in partnership with Cancer Care Ontario, is encouraging women to stay up-to-date with regular Pap tests.
Many local women still not getting screened for breast cancer
October 10, 2018October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Waterloo Wellington Regional Cancer Program (WWRCP), in partnership with Cancer Care Ontario, is encouraging women between the ages of 50 and 74 to participate in the Ontario Breast Screening Program (OBSP) and be screened regularly with a mammogram.
GRH Freeport Campus now a stop on GRT Flex transit pilot route
October 9, 2018Grand River Hospital’s Freeport Campus is now a stop on a pilot Grand River Transit (GRT) Flex transit route, offering on-demand service for patients, families and members of the hospital community.
Living With Stroke sessions this fall to support survivors and family members
September 27, 2018Grand River Hospital is pleased to support this fall’s group learning sessions of Living With Stroke in Kitchener. The hospital is partnering with Heart and Stroke as well as the A.R. Kaufman Family YMCA to hold the sessions.
Celebrate safe and smart during homecoming Saturday
September 26, 2018Grand River Hospital's emergency department staff are asking members of the public to celebrate safe and smart during homecoming on Saturday September 29th
Hospital Elder Life Program: supporting patients, boosting health sciences learning for young people
September 22, 2018GRH's hospital elder life program (HELP) is marking its sixth anniversary, with more than 2,000 patients having benefited from the program designed to improve recovery and reduce hospital-associated delerium.
GRH partners with hospitals and educators for annual critical care conference
September 17, 2018Grand River Hospital is a partner in the third annual Waterloo Wellington Critical Care conference, and encourages health professionals to sign up for the event on October 25th 2018.
Grand River Hospital receives national recognition for support of Canada’s blood supply
September 13, 2018Grand River Hospital received a national Honouring Our Lifeblood award from Canadian Blood Services during a recent gala in Ottawa.