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The latest from Grand River Hospital
Waterloo Wellington Regional Cancer Program encourages men and women to get checked regularly for colorectal cancer
March 1, 2017March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Waterloo Wellington Regional Cancer Program with Cancer Care Ontario, is reminding Waterloo Wellington residents to get checked with a safe and painless take-home test. When caught early, nine out of 10 people diagnosed with colorectal cancer can be cured.
Family Day weekend brings new cancer treatment equipment to GRH
February 18, 2017GRH has welcomed new cancer treatment equipment to support Waterloo Region patients.
Providing exceptional care during a busy season
February 10, 2017It’s been a busy winter, and Grand River Hospital is working hard to provide patients the care they need.
Children’s clinical teaching unit provides exceptional care while supporting medical education
February 10, 2017GRH is hosting 60 medical learners a year in its children’s clinical teaching unit. Clinical teaching units are important in both providing care and bringing the latest in education and research to supporting the needs of patients.
Latest in cancer treatment planning equipment arrives at GRH
February 8, 2017GRH has received its new CT simulator for cancer treatment. Radiation therapy providers use CT simulation to determine the exact location, shape, and size of the tumor to be treated.
Collaborative University of Waterloo-Grand River Hospital project awarded funds to improve quality of life for older adults
February 3, 2017An innovative and inexpensive tool kit to better assess balance and improve quality of life for older adults, as well as people who have suffered strokes, injuries, and other disorders has been awarded $50,000 to further testing and improvement.
Cancer centre renovations to allow for better care space and new equipment
February 3, 2017Staff members in GRH’s regional cancer centre are looking forward to some improved spaces as several renovation projects take place.
Celebrating World Interfaith Harmony Week and its impact on the GRH community
February 1, 2017It's World Interfaith Harmony Week. The GRH community is celebrating the occasion by remembering how our local Interfaith Grand River organization came together following a tragedy, and how their work has benefited the hospital community.
Cancer centre's Julie Chaves wins GRH award of excellence
January 30, 2017The kindness and compassion of registration clerk Julie Chaves at GRH’s regional cancer centre has led her to win the hospital’s latest award of excellence.
GRH participates in National Non-Smoking Week
January 30, 2017GRH recently celebrated National Non-Smoking Week (NNSW) which ran from January 15th to the 21st. NNSW is one of the longest running public health education efforts in Canada.