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The latest from Grand River Hospital
KW Campus main driveway closed for the morning of Sunday Jan 29th
January 24, 2017GRH will change access to the KW Campus main entrance for the morning of Sunday January 29th to allow a crane to lift a new chiller to the roof of the cancer centre.
Medical oncologist Dr. Stacey Hubay wins GRH award of excellence
January 20, 2017Medical oncologist Dr. Stacey Hubay has won the latest GRH award of excellence for her compassionate care of patients facing very difficult diagnoses
GRH places second among Ontario hospitals for blood donation in 2016
January 16, 2017GRH staff rolled up their sleeves in 2016, giving the second highest total of blood out of 29 participating Ontario hospitals.
GRH and University of Waterloo School of Pharmacy celebrate partnership
January 11, 2017Grand River Hospital and the University of Waterloo School of Pharmacy hosted an appreciation reception yesterday at GRH in celebration and acknowledgement of the teaching and research partnership between the two organizations.
GRH community smashes food bank donation goal and record
December 23, 2016GRH’s staff drive to support the Food Bank of Waterloo Region this holiday season has ended with a 35 per cent boost in contributions over last year’s campaign
Mr. and Mrs. Claus leave the North Pole to visit kids at GRH
December 23, 2016Some young patients in GRH’s Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario’s (POGO) cancer clinic for children got a special treat today as they spent some time with Mr. and Mrs. Claus. The visit happened through “Clarky’s Kids”, a partnership in support of children with cancer with former Kitchener Ranger and current Columbus Blue Jacket David Clarkson.
NICU grad Blake Morton helps this year’s babies celebrate a happy holiday
December 23, 2016GRH’s neonatal intensive care unit was there to care for Blake Morton in his early days. That’s why the 17 year old was so compelled to give back to the unit this holiday season.
Freeport staff brings holiday cheer and a holiday meal to patients
December 22, 2016The holidays are a wonderful time of year to spend with your loved ones, drinking, eating and being merry. But some people aren’t always able to spend the holidays in their home if they need to receive care. Thankfully, mental health and recreational therapist staff at GRH’s Freeport Campus help to bring holiday cheer and a good holiday meal to their patients to make the season special.
Freeport security officer Kerry Sheppard wins latest GRH award of excellence
December 13, 2016Kerry Sheppard is adding to the accolades that GRH security team members have received over the years. Kerry is the latest winner of Grand River Hospital’s award of excellence for his compassionate support of patients.
Partnership provides naloxone rescue kits to emergency patients at risk of an opioid overdose
December 12, 2016Care providers at Grand River Hospital’s emergency department have a new harm reduction tool to help save the lives of people at risk of an opioid overdose.