Media Releases

BROCKVILLE – May 7, 2020 – At Brockville General Hospital (BGH), we are honoured to care for many of the mothers and grandmothers who live in our community. Our staff and physicians work tirelessly to keep all of your loved ones safe.
This is particularly true today, during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Thank you to our staff and physicians who are always looking for ways to show extra compassion and kindness to our patients and clients during this difficult time....
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Brockville, ON, May 5, 2020 – Health care teams at Brockville General Hospital (BGH) and Lanark, Leeds, and Grenville Addictions and Mental Health (LLGAMH) are working together to keep patients, clients, and staff safe. Part of this effort includes sharing expertise to ensure that all staff are prepared.
During the pandemic, BGH’s infection control and prevention experts have provided training on the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and other...
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Brockville, ON, April 30, 2020 – To address the many challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, Brockville General Hospital (BGH) has been working even more closely with the doctors at our hospital and across the community. On May 1, join BGH as we celebrate the many doctors across our community.
“I can’t thank the physicians at BGH and in our community enough,” says Nick Vlacholias, President and CEO of BGH. “Collectively, they have stepped up to...
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If you need emergency care, BGH is a safe place for you to get the care you need.
It is understandable that you want to minimize your risk, but if you have a serious ailment and need medical care, we encourage you to come to our Emergency Department.
Visits to our Emergency Department have reduced since the rise of COVID-19. Please be aware, our service continues to be available to our community 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.  You are safe to receive care when...
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Visiting restrictions
To minimize the risk of the COVID-19 virus to patients and healthcare workers, Brockville General Hospital – like many Ontario hospitals – made the difficult decision to restrict visitors. During this time, we know that staying connected with a loved one during their stay in hospital is important to both our patients and their loved ones. Below are some suggestions about how to stay connected during this challenging time.
Phone calls...
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