Julie’s Community Updates: June 1, 2026

As part of our commitment to keeping our community informed, Julie Caffin, President and CEO, provides updates on the latest news from Brockville General.

• June 1 is National Health and Fitness Day. Today, we celebrate the power of movement and healthy living! At our hospital, we see every day how staying active and making wellness a priority can support better outcomes and stronger communities.Whether it’s a walk, a workout, or simply taking time to care for your well-being, every step counts. Let’s continue to support one another in building healthier lives, together.

• June is Pride Month. we proudly stand with our 2SLGBTQIA+ patients, staff, and community members. We believe that everyone deserves safe, compassionate, and inclusive care. At Brockville General we are committed to ensuring everyone feels that they belong. We will be raising a Pride flag at our hospital on June 1 and will fly it for the month to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to fostering an inclusive space for all.

• Our Accreditation Canada survey last week was very positive. Huge thanks to our staff, physicians, volunteers, and community partners for your participation.

• This year’s Smile Cookie campaign raised $52,455.98! Thanks to our local Tim Hortons and generosity of our community, these funds will go towards the purchase of double-sided digital alert signs for our Palliative Care and Rehabilitation units to support better communication and enhance care for our patients and their families.

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