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St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital Staff Step Up to the Challenge at Annual Skills Fair [Media Releases]
Published On: October 29, 2026
Staff from across St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital (STEGH) recently came together for the organization’s annual Skills Fair, a highly anticipated event that combines education, engagement, and hands-on learning. Launched on October 22, this year’s fair welcomed clinical and non-clinical team members from across the hospital to refresh and validate mandatory annual competencies while exploring […]
Making Space for Tradition: Supporting Indigenous Patients and Families at STEGH [Media Releases]
Published On: October 21, 2026
A St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital (STEGH) leader is helping make culturally respectful care more accessible to Indigenous patients and families. For many Indigenous Peoples, smudging is an important cultural and spiritual practice that can provide comfort, connection, and a sense of peace, particularly during challenging times. While STEGH has long had a smudging kit […]
St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital Issues Statement Regarding Code Silver [Media Releases]
Published On: October 9, 2026
October 9, 2026 (9:45 a.m.)– St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital (STEGH) would like to provide an update regarding the Code Silver (person with a weapon) declared on October 8, 2026. At approximately 3:30 p.m., a threat was made toward a hospital employee. A Code Silver was declared, and the hospital was placed on active hold […]
St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital Awarded for Championing Organ and Tissue Donation [Media Releases]
Published On: October 6, 2026
St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital (STEGH) was recently recognized by Trillium Gift of Life Network for its exceptional efforts in 2025/26 to support organ and tissue donation as part of compassionate end-of-life care. STEGH was presented with the Provincial Eligible Approach Rate Award for demonstrating leading practices by facilitating a donation discussion with eligible patients/families […]
Organizations Come Together to Strengthen Mental Health Supports for Youth [Media Releases]
Published On: October 1, 2026
More than 50 leaders and frontline professionals from healthcare, education, child welfare, community services, policing, and partner organizations gathered in St. Thomas on September 28 for a community-wide planning day focused on improving mental health and addictions supports for infants, children, youth, and families. The complexity and severity of infant, child, and youth mental health […]
One year of expanded care, closer to home [Media Releases]
Published On: September 22, 2026
St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital (STEGH) is marking the one-year anniversary of two important service expansions that have helped more patients and families access specialized care closer to home. In September 2025, STEGH expanded its Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) from a Level 2a to a Level 2b designation, allowing the hospital to care for […]
STEGH Sparks Ignites Innovation to Strengthen Care Close to Home [Media Releases]
Published On: June 29, 2026
St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital (STEGH) brought together hospital leaders, Board members, and staff last week for its second annual STEGH Sparks event – an initiative designed to foster innovation, collaboration, and new ideas to enhance patient care and experience. Building on the success of its inaugural year, STEGH Sparks continues to provide a platform […]
Discovery Week 2026 introduces medical students to rural medicine, life in St. Thomas and Elgin County [News]
Published On: June 1, 2026
Twelve first-year medical students from the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry at Western University will begin their learning and training with St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital (STEGH) as part of the 28th annual Discovery Week. From June 1-4, Schulich Medicine physicians-in-training will be welcomed as temporary members of the St. Thomas and Elgin community. […]
St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital Honours Organ and Tissue Donors with New Leaves on Tree of Life [Media Releases]
Published On: April 13, 2026
St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital (STEGH) is recognizing the generous gift of organ and tissue donation with the addition of 15 new leaves to its Tree of Life. The display serves as a lasting tribute to donors and their families, and the lives touched through their decision. Unveiled during Be a Donor Month, each leaf […]
Influenza A Outbreak on CCC – C Unit: DECLARED OVER [News]
Published On: December 5, 2025
Update: December 12, 2025: The Influenza Outbreak has been declared over. St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital has declared an Influenza A outbreak on the Continuing Care Centre (CCC) – C Unit. We are taking steps to reduce the spread of illness and keep patients, visitors, and staff safe. At this time, visiting on C Unit […]