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The latest from Grand River Hospital
KW Campus parking garage to undergo routine maintenance: August to October
August 17, 2018Contractors working with Grand River Hospital will conduct routine maintenance on our KW Campus parking garage. We're asking motorists using the garage to pay extra attention to help keep work crews safe
Systemic treatment administration in Waterloo Wellington
August 17, 2018In June 2018, Cancer Care Ontario became aware of a hospital issue relating to the administration of three systemic treatment (chemotherapy) drugs (Pembrolizumab, Nivolumab and Panitumumab) where more than...
Experienced health leader named president and chief executive officer of Grand River Hospital
August 16, 2018Grand River Hospital will benefit from the talents and experience of a long-standing health leader as its next president and chief executive officer (CEO). Board chair Janice Deganis has announced the appointment of Ron Gagnon as GRH’s next president and CEO effective November 5th, 2018.
GRH’s office of research & innovation collaborates with Laurier MBA students on capstone project
August 2, 2018The students presented a report that looked at different approaches to research and innovation in health care settings
Video helps to explain key points about cancer care to new patients
July 24, 2018The Waterloo Wellington Regional Cancer Program has developed a new way for patients needing cancer treatment to better understand what their care may involve.
Spotlight: safe sleep practices for babies in GRH’s neonatal intensive care unit
July 17, 2018Sleeping like a baby takes on a very different definition in Grand River Hospital’s neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). GRH uses the best evidence to care for premature babies whose bodies may not have matured enough to sleep safely without support.
GRH partners with University of Waterloo on new biomedical technology graduate program, the first of its kind in Canada
July 16, 2018A $1.65 million grant was announced today to help fund a new program that will bring University of Waterloo biomedical engineering students to GRH to work alongside clinicians.
Congratulations to Laurie McGrath from environmental services, winner of GRH's award of excellence
July 13, 2018Laurie McGrath from Grand River Hospital’s environmental services department has won the hospital’s latest award of excellence, recognizing her hard work and dedication to patients.
GRH adult mental health director Christine McLellan receives honour from Stonehenge Therapeutic Community
July 9, 2018Congratulations to GRH adult mental health director Christine McLellan who has received special recognition from Stonehenge Therapeutic Community. for her work in building partnerships for better mental health and addictions care.
Canadian pride to spread through Grand River Hospital thanks to an inspired former patient
June 29, 2018Diane Bonfonte and the Flag Wavers of Waterloo Region have provided hundreds of hand-held Canadian flags and pins to be handed out to Grand River Hospital patients on Canada’s 151st birthday.