Updated: Power is now in full supply at BGH’s Charles Street building

Update: June 6, 2019  - Effective 6:30 p.m. today, Brockville General Hospital’s Charles Street building has moved from limited power to full supply using temporary measures. The Hospital is working on a permanent solution.

Thank you for your patience and understanding during this difficulty.

Original Notice

June 6, 2019, Brockville, ON – Brockville General Hospital’s Charles Street site has been working on reduced power supply since June 5.

One of the hospital’s transformers has been compromised because of water damage. As a result, sections of the building have been working on reduced power which is being supplied by generators.

Patients and visitors can expect to see reduced lighting in limited sections of the building, including the Women and Children’s wing, Ambulatory Care Unit (ACU) and Health Records department. Retail food service in the cafeteria has been closed. Meals, snacks and beverages are available from the volunteer-run Eleanor’s Café. Patient meal services are not affected.

“BGH is open,” says Nick Vlacholias, President and CEO. “We are working closely with all of our departments to minimize impact to patient care and safety. Our staff have been working incredibly hard as a team to overcome this challenge and to meet the needs of our patients and visitors.”

We anticipate the building will be back on full power by end of day. Further updates will be provided as we learn more. Thank you for your patience.

Contact

Abby McIntyre

Marketing and Communications Specialist

Brockville General Hospital

613-345-5649 ext. 1504

613-341-1202

AMcIntyre@brockvillegeneralhospital.ca