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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Thinking of visiting a loved one? If you’re feeling sick, please stay home

At Norfolk General Hospital (NGH), protecting our patients, healthcare workers, and community is our top priority—especially as flu season approaches. Even if it’s just a slight cough or a tickle…

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Make safety a priority ahead of Port Dover’s Friday the 13th rally

Port Dover is set to roar to life this Friday the 13th as motorcycle enthusiasts descend on the town for the legendary rally. While the event promises fun and excitement,…

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Influenza A Outbreak Declared on 3E

Date issued: Wednesday, September 4, 2024 (Simcoe) – Norfolk General Hospital has declared an Influenza A outbreak on the 3E Medical Unit. The outbreak was confirmed on Tuesday, September 3,…

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