COVID-19 outbreak declared at Norfolk General Hospital’s 4B Unit

(SIMCOE) – Norfolk General Hospital (NGH) has declared a COVID-19 outbreak on its 4B unit after four patients tested positive for the virus. Patient safety remains our top priority, and…

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VRE outbreak declared on the 3B and 3E units at Norfolk General Hospital

SIMCOE, ON – Norfolk General Hospital (NGH) has declared an outbreak of Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus (VRE) on the 3B Medical/Surgical Unit and the 3E Medical Unit. An outbreak, as defined by…

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Norfolk County man wins nearly $20,000 in the NGH Volunteer Association’s 50/50 draw

(photo left to right: Bonnie Harris, 50/50 co-chair; Lois Craig, President, Volunteer Association; Ed Ventoso, 50/50 winner, and Elizabeth Rotherham, 50/50 co-chair) Simcoe, ON — Ed Ventoso of La Salette, ON,…

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Norfolk General Hospital honoured with 2024 IDEA Award for championing Inclusivity, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility through Project SEARCH

Photo (left to right): Catherine Korecki Akins, President of the Simcoe Chamber of Commerce; Kerri Emberlin, Director of Volunteer & Spiritual Care Services at NGH; Sarah-Jane Irvine, Chief Human Resources…

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A lifetime of caring: Beloved nurse retires after 44 years of service

After more than 40 years of caring for people, Registered Nurse Ruth Driedger is hanging up her scrubs, at least full-time anyways, to enjoy a well-earned retirement. Ruth has spent…

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Norfolk General Hospital Foundation celebrates achievement: New Mammogram machine on the way!

Patients in Norfolk County will soon have access to state-of-the-art mammography technology for breast examinations, thanks to the incredible generosity of our community. This advanced equipment will enhance breast examination…

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Early detection saves lives: Book your mammogram with the Ontario Breast Screening Program

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Norfolk General Hospital (NGH) encourages all women to talk to their family doctor or nurse practitioner about getting screened for breast cancer. Breast…

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Norfolk General Hospital Foundation to host appreciation event for its supporters

Simcoe, ON – The Norfolk General Hospital Foundation is delighted to invite our community and valued supporters to a special appreciation gathering and impact update on October 9, 2024. This…

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Influenza A outbreak declared over on the 3E Inpatient unit at NGH

(Simcoe, ON) – The Influenza A outbreak on the 3E Medical Inpatient unit at Norfolk General Hospital (NGH) has been declared over. The Influenza A outbreak was declared on Tuesday, September…

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Welcoming our 2024-2025 Project SEARCH Interns!

(Pictured left to right: Sarah-Jane Irvine, Chief Human Resources Officer at NGH; Jennifer Vanden Hengel, Skills Trainer; NACL; Aiden Vandehaar; Alaine Zufelt Crabb; Kyle Valade; Anthony Williams; Kerri Emberlin, Director…

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