Brockville General Hospital
75 Charles St. K6V 1S8 Brockville, ON, Canada

Red Control: Sports facilities and gyms: No team sports. Capacity limits of 10 for classes or weights indoors and 25 outdoors. 90 minute time limits, no spectators, and active screening before entry. 3m spacing still in effect. Find all the changes here: https://bit.ly/34bfGsa

This week's update from Nick Vlacholias, President and CEO. https://www.iheartradio.ca//nick-vlacholias-ceo-president-

Have COVID-19 symptoms or been alerted by public health or the COVID Alert app? Click here for Assessment Centre weekend hours and how to book: https://bit.ly/2ZpjKBR

Our phone lines are open today from 8:30am to 4:30pm. Call 1-800-660-5853. For general COVID-19 questions ext. 2499. Vaccine questions ext. 2100. For healthcare providers and residents reporting symptoms ext. 2222. Social media & webmail will not be monitored over the weekend.

Our School/Parent phone-line is open this weekend from 8:30am to 4:30pm. If you have children in school or childcare and have questions about screening or symptoms call us: 1-866-236-0123.

While our teams at BGH are feeling the continued strain of COVID, we also want to acknowledge all the other health care providers, essential workers, parents, students, families, individuals and businesses across our community who are also feeling the strain. We see you. We thank you. Together, we will get through this

Joan Simon, Executive Director of the Brockville & District Hospital Foundation, along with Dr. Sam Stevens, Ophthalmologist at the Brockville General Hospital,... join us on #FYI with Doreen Barnes to discuss the Hospital Foundation 2020 Annual Appeal #YourTV #TrulyLocal #Cogeco #PoweredByVolunteers

Our communities are resilient! Creative & #COVIDSmart alternatives to holiday traditions are popping up. Check out the ‘Community Celebration Ideas’ tab here for suggestions: https://bit.ly/2BEgNWn

School Immunization clinics this weekend! Saturday Nov 28 at North Grenville DHS in Kemptville and Sunday Nov 29 at St. Mary’s CHS in Brockville. Register onli...ne at the Host Schools tab here: http://bit.ly/Grade7Immunizations North Grenville District High School - UCDSB St. Mary Catholic High School St. Joseph Catholic School-Gananoque

Today is #ChildrensGriefAwarenessDay 1 in 5 children lose a loved one before they turned 18. Children’s Grief Awareness Day seeks to bring attention to that often support can make all the difference in the life of a grieving child. It’s important to have open and honest communication with grieving children, says Pam Foster, BGH’s Grief and Bereavement Coordinator. Let them know they can ask questions and ensure you answer their questions using clear simple language and av...oid euphemisms such as passed on. Pam provides support and advice for grieving families at the hospital. If you have questions about how to speak to your child about their grief, contact Pam at 613-345-5649 ext. 52174. For online resources, visit www.kidsgrief.ca #ChildGriefDay

It's not easy making masking part of your everyday routine, so we've got tips that should help you better understand how to safely wear your mask. Remember, being #COVIDsafe protects you, and your loved ones.

This week’s update from Nick Vlacholias, our President and CEO.

#TBT The new Donald B. Green Tower was a community effort, including the work of Brockville-native Stacy who returned home as one of the designers working for the hospital she had fond memories of as a child.

With wave 2 of #COVID19 and flu season upon us, help us keep the Emergency Department open for emergencies. Nicole Valade, Critical Care Manager, and Dr. Lesia Shenfield, Chief of Emergency Medicine, explain how you can help. #LeedsGrenville #xbr

Washing your hands can help keep you and your loved ones safe from all sorts of viruses - including the flu and COVID-19! You can get little kids to wash for 20 seconds by turning it into a sing-along. If you need some inspiration, try singing 'Frére Jacques' twice. #FlattenTheCurve

An update from Nick Vlacholias, our President and CEO.

Time for a mental health check-in! Take some time to check-in with yourself and reach out to someone you care about today. Here are 10 great tips to reduce anxiety, stress and worry related to COVID-19: https://bouncebackontario.ca//BounceBack-Tip-Sheet-Covid19

The new work stations in the Donald B. Green Tower are not only larger than the ones they’ve replaced, but have also been designed to be as accessible as possible - which increases the ability to engage with patients and families. On the Complex Medical Management, Palliative Care, Inpatient Rehabilitation, and Integrated Stroke Units, patients will be monitored from one of three work stations on each unit. This design allows staff to move quickly and efficiently between tasks, while also providing them with easy access to supplies. The stations also include upgraded electronic monitoring systems, and workstations on wheels that allow them to access patient’s digital records while remaining at the bedside. Welcome to the #NewBGH

We know that for many of us, Thanksgiving will be a smaller affair this year. Your friends at BGH appreciate your support in helping us keep COVID-19 under control this long weekend, and would like to wish you and your family a very Happy Thanksgiving!

Reminder: Outpatient services will not be available today due to the Thanksgiving statutory holiday. All Emergency and inpatient services remain open. Outpatient services will resume tomorrow. ... Have a safe, and healthy, Thanksgiving! #XBR #LeedsGrenville

ICYMI Thanks to the hard work and dedication of more than 40 BGH staff, we've officially moved the 39 patients from the Garden Street Site into their new rooms in the Donald B. Green Tower. It's been a long road - but it's been a labour of love accomplished only with the support of so many. Thank you to everyone involved with our Redevelopment Project and to all our incredible donors who raised over $20 million through the Brockville & District Hospital Foundation. Welcome ...to the #NewBGH! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98sgoymbmWA&t=1s

Have COVID-19 symptoms or been alerted by public health or the COVID-19 app? Assessment Centre hours for Sunday: Brockville: 10am-2:30pm Smiths Falls: Open for ...pre-booked appointments Sat & Sun 8am-6pm. Booking line is also open 8am-6pm - call 613-283-2330 extension 1401 Almonte: Open for pre-booked appointments Sat & Sun 10am-3pm. See more

Different can still be fun! Check out this media release for #COVIDSmart tips on how to safely participate in Halloween, Remembrance Day and other fall activities. Hint #StayCloseToHome #WearAMask #WashYourHands https://bit.ly/3edbBHX

This October, tell everyone what you’ve been doing to #StopTheSpread of #COVID19, & encourage others to do the same. When we’re #InThisTogether, we can #WinThisTogether. Take the pledge today: www.ontariocovidpledge.ca

I think this is a historic moment for Brockville General Hospital and also a historic moment for the community, observed the CEO. Buildings are important, but it’s the people the staff and our physicians that provide direct care every day that make the difference. https://www.recorder.ca//local-news/patients-leave-garden-

We need the support of our BGH community to help #FlattenTheCurve With your help we can keep our families, friends, and loved ones safe from COVID-19.

An open letter to our community, celebrating the opening of our Donald B. Green Tower. #BGHproud #NewBGH #AchievingExcellenceTogether https://www.brockvillegeneralhospital.ca/Modu//index.aspx#

BGH is recruiting for a Chief Medical Information Officer. Read more details about this exciting position on our website at www.brockvillegeneralhospital.ca/physicianrecruitment

Our phone lines are open today from 8:30am to 4:30pm. Call 1-800-660-5853. For general COVID-19 enquiries ext. 2499. For healthcare providers and residents reporting symptoms ext. 2222. Please note, social media & webmail will not be monitored over the weekend.

How beautiful is our city?! We are also hiring... Imagine working and living here! Visit https://careers.brockvillegeneralhospital.ca to see our current opportunities!

As night settles in, we give thanks to all the people who made today possible; staff, partners, community & donors. Big thanks to our patients & families who trust us with their care. The Donald B. Green Tower was built so we could care for you & future generations of our community. #NewBGH #BGHproud

We want everyone to enjoy their Thanksgiving celebrations. However, we remind you that it is strongly advised that we limit our gatherings to people in our own ...household (if you live alone, you may have a mutually exclusive close contact with one additional household.). If you decide to celebrate with people you don’t live with, provincial regulations dictate no more than 10 people at an indoors gathering and 25 people if it’s outdoors. Ensure all attendees do the provincial screening tool before attending so they don’t have any COVID-9 symptoms. Encourage two metre physical distancing with those outside your household by arranging seating in advance to appropriately space household groups, provide hand sanitizer if a sink with soap and water isn’t available and think of ways to limit people touching the same objects. Open the windows, if possible. See more

"It was quite emotional over at Garden Street as patients were leaving and the staff was leaving so that was really touching. And then over here (at Charles Street) it was a bit more of the celebration so we kind of got it all today. Read more: https://ottawa.ctvnews.ca/moving-day-patients-and-staff-com

Our outpatient services will be impacted by the Thanksgiving statutory holiday on Monday. Emergency and inpatient services will remain open. Outpatient services will re-open on Tuesday, October 13.... Have a safe, and healthy, Thanksgiving! #XBR #LeedsGrenville

So proud to be part of this team!

If you think you have COVID-19, the Brockville Memorial Centre assessment centre is open on Thanksgiving from 10 am through 2:30 pm. To learn more about when to get tested, visit the The Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit website http://ow.ly/v9nQ50BMlsw

Patients, including Humphrey, are enjoying lunch in their sunny, modern rooms. Due to COVID-19 precautions, not all patients are able to collect in the dining rooms. #BGHproud #NewBGH