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The latest from Grand River Hospital
Are you Fit2Sit?
September 18, 2023As of September 15, 2023, Grand River Hospital, St. Mary’s General Hospital, and Cambridge Memorial Hospital has begun trialing a new program called Fit2Sit, in partnership with the Region of Waterloo Paramedic Service. Patients who arrive at our emergency departments by ambulance will sit in a waiting room chair upon their arrival, if they are well enough to do so.
Grand River and St. Mary’s General hospitals appoint new Vice President to oversee joint hospital project
September 15, 2023Grand River and St. Mary’s General Hospitals are excited to welcome Cliff Harvey as the new Joint VP Redevelopment, leading the Building the Future of Care Together initiative.
Regional cancer program looking for patient and family advisors
July 12, 2023The Waterloo Wellington Regional Cancer Program is recruiting new patient and family advisors to join their team. Patient and family advisors are active patients, former patients, and care partners who partner with staff to improve care across the cancer system. Click here to learn more.
Grand River and St. Mary’s General hospitals launch new online portal for patient information
July 10, 2023Patients in Waterloo Region now have access to a new tool that connects them to their hospital health information. My Connected Care is a free online communication tool that will enhance patient experience at Grand River and St. Mary's General Hospitals.
Grand River Hospital and St. Mary's General Hospital Launch Public Consultation for Proposed New Joint Hospital
July 5, 2023Community members are being invited to have a say in the future location for a new joint hospital in Kitchener-Waterloo. Click here to learn more.
Largest Gift in Local Health Care History Announced at Care Never Stop Week Launch Event
May 24, 2023Legacy gift from local business family Ralph and Dorothy Kraft totals $15M in support of Grand River Hospital
Grand River Regional Cancer Centre to join Princess Margaret Cancer Care Network
April 24, 2023This spring, the Grand River Regional Cancer Centre will be the second cancer centre in the province to join the Princess Margaret Cancer Care Network to share world class expertise and bring enhanced access to cancer services, clinical trials and research to the residents of Waterloo Wellington.
Process Begins to Identify Site for Proposed New Joint Hospital in Kitchener-Waterloo
March 24, 2023Experienced candidates wanted for Panel that will lead selection process for future joint hospital
Regional COVID, Cold and Flu Care Clinic Closing as Next Stage in COVID Treatment Moves to Community
March 22, 2023The GRH Regional COVID, Cold and Flu Care Clinic is closing March 24
Livestream: What is kidney dialysis? A BTS look at kidney care at GRH – March 30 @ 12:15pm
March 20, 2023In honour of Kidney Awareness Month, Grand River Hospital is sharing a behind-the-scenes look at a hemodialysis treatment at our KW Campus. If you’ve ever been curious about kidney disease, dialysis, or the care experience for renal patients at GRH, join us! Thursday, March 30 @ 12:15 on GRH's YouTube @griverhosp