Media Releases

We are transitioning to a new, improved electronic medical records system. If you are coming to the hospital for care or an appointment, you may notice things take a little longer as our staff and physicians learn the new system. We have additional staff on-hand to help during the transition.
We appreciate your patience as our healthcare team bring this new system online to serve you better.

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Beginning on October 21, 2024, Brockville General Hospital’s Mental Health Crisis Line service will transition to the 9-8-8 Helpline , which will provide enhanced toll-free live support by phone and text 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In the South Eastern Ontario region, this service is provided by our partners at Quinte Health.
9-8-8 is available for anyone experiencing a mental health crisis, even if you aren’t considering suicide. When you call or text 9-8-8,...
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On behalf of the Board of Directors of Brockville General Hospital, James Eastwood, Board Chair, is pleased to announce that Ms. Julie Caffin has accepted the position of President and Chief Executive Officer.
Julie joined Brockville General in 2017 and currently serves as Senior Vice President, Chief Nursing and Health Professionals Executive and Chief Operating Officer. Julie has held various leadership positions in both medium-sized community and teaching hospitals and...
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Brockville, September 27, 2024 – Brockville General Hospital and SDI Canada are pleased to unveil Ontario’s first Prefabricated Modular MRI Cassette® at a joint ribbon cutting ceremony on hospital grounds.
This prefabricated modular building houses the hospital’s new Siemens Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Scanner and supporting spaces, as part of the hospital's ever growing diagnostic imaging department.
“Brockville General is dedicated...
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On behalf of the Brockville General Hospital Board of Directors, and with mixed emotions, we are announcing that after 7 years at Brockville General Hospital, Nick Vlacholias will be leaving his role as President & CEO. He has accepted an executive leadership position as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at London Health Sciences Centre, one of the largest teaching hospitals in Ontario.
Under Nick’s leadership, Brockville General has seen remarkable progress...
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