New Psychiatrist joins NGH and Holmes House team

(Dr. Tanya Hauck, Addiction Psychiatrist, NGH and Holmes House) Recovering from addiction is challenging enough on its own, but for people with substance use disorders, mental health challenges often make…

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COVID-19 Outbreak on NGH’s 4B Unit declared over

Norfolk General Hospital (NGH), in consultation with the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit, has officially declared the COVID-19 outbreak on the 4B unit over. Thanks to strict safety measures and teamwork, the…

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Support Norfolk General Hospital on GivingTuesday

Did you know that while the province funds hospital operations, it’s the generosity of our community that provides the vital medical equipment we use every day? This GivingTuesday, December 3,…

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Norfolk General Hospital Foundation launches “Heart of Healthcare” apparel in partnership with The Folk for Giving Tuesday

SIMCOE, ON — This Giving Tuesday, the Norfolk General Hospital Foundation is asking everyone to wear their heart on their sleeve—literally! We’ve partnered with The Folk, a local clothing brand,…

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Celebrate the season and support residents, at the NHNH’s Christmas Bazaar!

The Norfolk Hospital Nursing Home (NHNH) invites you to join us for our annual Christmas Bazaar on Saturday December 7 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the NHNH Activity…

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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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