Media Releases

Brockville, ON, October 1, 2019 - “It’s exhilarating to think I’m helping to build a better healthcare experience for my community.”
This is just one highlight for Hillary Gerritsen as she recounts her experience working for JMR Electric. Hillary is a local student at Brockville Colligate Institute where she is enrolled in the school’s co-op learning program. Hillary was placed with JMR Electric where she has been learning the electrical trade...
Read More...

June 24, 2019, Brockville, ON – On June 20, Brockville General Hospital (BGH) held their 2018-19 annual general meeting.
The major highlight from the meeting included balanced operating results, for the second consecutive year.
“As one of the most efficient hospitals in Ontario, BGH is pleased to present a balanced operating position,” shared Nick Vlacholias, President and CEO. “Looking ahead to the Province of Ontario’s health system transformation,...
Read More...

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...
Read More...

May 17, 2019 – Brockville, ON – On May 17, Jim Cooper, Chair of Brockville General Hospital’s (BGH) Board of Directors welcomed Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, Monte McNaughton, Minister of Infrastructure, and Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing to celebrate the Hospital’s Phase 2 Redevelopment Project.
The event celebrated the Hospital’s new addition reaching its full height,...
Read More...

May 8, 2019, Brockville, ON – On May 2, Brockville General Hospital (BGH) held their annual long service recognition event. Guests included the Hospital’s longest serving staff and physicians. Over 50 invitees celebrated 25 plus years of service, with the collective years of service totaling over 1,530 years.
BGH also celebrated the 11 nominees for the Workplace Happiness Action Team’s (WHAT) Team Member of the Year award. The peer-nominated merit award...
Read More...