Media Releases

Brockville, ON – January 11, 2021 - Thanks to the continued perseverance and commitment shown by residents across Leeds Grenville, we are very fortunate to continue to see limited cases of COVID-19 in our area. Every member of our community plays an important role. On behalf of the healthcare workers at Brockville General Hospital (BGH), thank you for your ongoing support!
Sadly, we are not immune to this crisis.
At this time, staff and physicians are caring for...
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Brockville, ON – December 14, 2020 - The Brockville General Volunteer Association (BGVA) is pleased to introduce Vincent and Eleanor, limited-edition fundraising bears, which are for sale this holiday season.
Following the success of their 2019 predecessors, Charles and Pearl, this year’s bears are available for $12 each or two for $20.
Money raised from this fundraising activity will support the purchase of new IV pumps, which deliver intravenous medication...
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Brockville, ON – December 7, 2020 – This holiday season, Brockville General Hospital (BGH) has implemented guidelines to ensure the continued safety of patients and healthcare workers.  This comes as an increase in COVID-19 prevalence is being reported from other Ontario hospitals, some of which have been attributed to celebrations and gatherings.
“Through the great work of our community, local cases of people with COVID-19 remain fairly low,”...
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Brockville, ON – November 26, 2020 – Before breakfast on November 25, Brockville General Hospital (BGH) welcomed 14 patients from the Addictions and Mental Health Program into the Donald B. Green Tower. To best support the needs of this patient population, a quiet and uneventful move was planned.
The Addictions and Mental Health unit, located on level one of the tower, features state-of-the-art design and technologies, intended to provide safety and therapy...
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Brockville, ON – November 25, 2020 – On November 24, during a small outdoor ceremony, lead organizers of the 30-Hour Telethon for Palliative Care presented a cheque for $250,000 to Brockville General Hospital and the Brockville and District Hospital Foundation.
“With everything happening in the world, we’re so proud that our community hasn’t lost sight of supporting those who use the palliative care services,” shared Wayne Blackwell,...
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