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The latest from Waterloo Regional Health Network
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 Waterloo Regional Health Network 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, 2018Waterloo Regional Health Network’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, 2018Waterloo Regional Health Network'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 Waterloo Regional Health Network 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.
New technology offers top-rate disinfection while saving hundreds of hours of time.
October 19, 2018New technology will help Waterloo Regional Health Network’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 Waterloo Regional Health Network 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, 2018Waterloo Regional Health Network’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, 2018Waterloo Regional Health Network 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.