Sadly this also means that the Volunteer Appreciation Tea scheduled to occur on April 23, must be postponed at this time.
Information for Community Volunteers:
- Grief Support Groups - The Evening Grief Support Group scheduled for Wednesday April 1, 2020 has been cancelled.
- The Weekly Grief Walking Group - this group is suspended until May 6, 2020.
- Day Hospice - The Wednesday Day Hospice Program has been suspended until May 6, 2020.
- Palliative Care Volunteers Home Visiting - Home visiting volunteers may continue to visit patients and families at this time. Please do not take patients on outings, including shopping, medical appointments and restaurants. This practice will be reviewed early next week after discussions with other community providers.
- Wellness and Bereavement Callers - This volunteer service has been suspended until May.
For those who think they may have influenza, COVID-19 or another virus: If you have a cough, fever or shortness of breath and have traveled or believe you have been in contact with an infected person, please report to your primary care provider, health unit or emergency department for testing.
For up to date information you can visit the following websites:
- Brockville General Hospital
- Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit
- Ontario Public Health
- Health Canada
As you will be able to appreciate, this is a fluid situation and details are subject to change. Your Volunteer Coordinators, Liz Rogers and Leslie Leeder will keep you updated with new information as it is released. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Liz (ext 1254) or Leslie (ext. 4417) at 613 345 5649 or email them at erogers@brockvillegeneralhospital.ca or lleeder@brockvillegeneralhospital.ca
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