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Measles Updates [News]
Published On: March 14, 2025
Women & Children’s Unit (3rd Floor) AND Chemotherapy/Systemic Therapy Visitor Policy Update With ongoing reports of heightened measles activity across southern Ontario, we are prioritizing the safety of our vulnerable patients. Effective March 17, adjustments have been made to our Family Presence and Visiting Guidelines Policy in our Women & Children’s Unit and Chemotherapy/Systemic Therapy […]
Gastrointestinal Outbreak Declared Over [News]
Published On: February 7, 2025
Update: February 18, 2025 The Gastrointestinal Outbreak previously being managed in the Continuing Care Centre has been declared over. However, as we continue to navigate respiratory season and to ensure the safety of our patients and staff, please keep the following reminders in mind: Feeling Unwell? Please do not visit loved ones in the hospital if […]
Public Engagement Session – View the recording [News]
Published On: January 30, 2025
STEGH recently held a Public Engagement Session to provide our community with insights into our hospital’s achievements, ongoing projects, and future aspirations. Click here or on the graphic below to watch the recording.
Southwestern Public Health confirms new measles case in the region [News]
Published On: November 27, 2024
November 27, 2024 Southwestern Public Health is reporting one new lab-confirmed case of measles in the region that carries the risk of exposure in a healthcare setting. The individual is an unimmunized child who is currently hospitalized. It is unknown if this case is linked to a recent cluster of measles cases reported in early […]
Virtual Urgent Care [News]
Published On: November 14, 2024
London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) and St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH) are pleased to offer virtual urgent care to residents of Ontario. All you need is an Ontario Health Card, email address, and access to a device connected to the internet. Adult and paediatric appointments are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. You can book an […]
Therapy Pool – Update [News]
Published On: October 8, 2024
Updated Statement Clarification of Therapy Pool Closure October 8, 2024 We realize the closure of the therapy pool has been difficult for many in our community, and we want to take this opportunity to provide further clarity on why reopening the pool is not a viable option. The safety and well-being of our patients and […]
Trial underway to improve efficiency in the Emergency Department [News]
Published On: January 4, 2024
St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital is trialing a new patient queuing process in the Emergency Department (ED). With the new take-a-number system, patients who arrive in the department will take a number from a ticket dispenser machine and wait their turn to meet with a triage nurse. The new process is in response to patient […]
STEGH is first hospital in the region to implement the Checkered Eye project in support of patients with low vision or vision impairments [News]
Published On: October 12, 2023
Janet McLeod retired from STEGH at age 50 because of vision loss due to a genetic eye disease. Now 72, Janet has become used to the daily struggles of being legally blind. “When I’m registering for an appointment, I’m often handed a registration form that I cannot see,” she says. “And, it’s easy to get […]
Intensivists sharpen skills at CSTAR [News]
Published On: July 6, 2023
The five intensivists who work in our Intensive Care Unit recently attended a Skills Fair at Canadian Surgical Technologies & Advanced Robotics (CSTAR) at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC). The team was able to leverage CSTAR’s high fidelity simulation and focused on several specialized procedures. This was an excellent learning opportunity and an example of […]
Outdoor Gardening Breathes New Life into Rec Therapy Program [News]
Published On: July 6, 2023
Patients in the Continuing Care Centre at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital (STEGH) have taken their recreation therapy activities outdoors, thanks to support from local donors. The outdoor courtyard, which has been a source of calm and relaxation for many patients, now includes raised garden beds with improved accessibility, sun umbrellas, an enhanced fish pond, […]