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Special Care Nursery Offers Advanced Preterm Care [News]
Published On: December 7, 2018
Each year, there are approximately 390,000 babies born in Canada. Of these births, nearly eight percent are born prematurely, at 37 weeks or earlier. Premature babies face serious complications and are at higher risk of developing chronic health conditions later in life. With the specialized care available at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital (STEGH), expectant mothers in St. Thomas and Elgin County can rest assured that they are in good hands.
5 Things You May Not Know About Breast Cancer [News]
Published On: November 2, 2018
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital, in partnership with the South West Regional Cancer Program, is encouraging women to talk with their healthcare providers about getting screened regularly with a mammogram. Think you have all the facts on breast cancer? Here are five things you may not know.
Systemic Treatment Administration [News]
Published On: August 13, 2018
In June 2018, Cancer Care Ontario (CCO) became aware of an issue relating to the administration of three systemic treatment drugs (Pembrolizumab, Nivolumab and Panitumumab) used to treat locally and advanced and metastatic cancers, where amounts of the drug remained in the IV tubing resulting in a reduction in intended dose delivery to some patients.
STEGH Launches New Patient Partnership Program [News]
Published On: April 27, 2018
St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital is improving health and healthcare services by putting patients at the centre of hospital decision-making activities by launching its new Patient Partnership Program.
Robert Biron Joins STEGH as New President and CEO [News]
Published On: April 18, 2018
St. Thomas – Ms. Cathy Crane, Chair of the Board of Governors of St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital (STEGH) today announced that Robert Biron is STEGH's incoming President and CEO. Mr. Biron was previously President and CEO of The Scarborough Hospital and Northumberland Hills Hospital. He joins STEGH on May 14th, 2018.