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Medical students experience rural medicine, life in St. Thomas as part of Discovery Week 2025 [Media Releases]
Published On: June 2, 2025
St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital (STEGH) is proud to welcome medical students from the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry at Western University for Discovery Week 2025. For the past 27 years, as part of Discovery Week, all first-year medical students at Western have participated in immersive, one-week placements in health-care settings across Southwestern Ontario. […]
St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital Wins London Business Achievement Award for Excellence in People and Culture [Media Releases]
Published On: May 14, 2025
St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital (STEGH) is proud to announce that it has won the London Business Achievement Award in the Excellence in People and Culture category. The award, presented at the RBC Place last evening, recognizes organizations that demonstrate exceptional commitment to fostering a positive workplace culture and enhancing the well-being of their teams. […]
St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital Celebrates 28 New Additions to its “Tree of Life” in Honour of Organ and Tissue Donation [Media Releases]
Published On: March 28, 2025
St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital (STEGH) proudly announces the unveiling of 28 donor leaves to its “Tree of Life,” a heartfelt tribute honouring the impact of organ and tissue donation within the STEGH community. In recognition of Be a Donor Month, the hospital acknowledges the selfless acts of 28 tissue donors, each represented by a […]
St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital Announces New Chief of Staff, Dr. Erica Van Daalen [Media Releases]
Published On: October 29, 2024
St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital (STEGH) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Erica Van Daalen as the hospital’s new Chief of Staff, effective November 1. Dr. Van Daalen succeeds Dr. Waleed Chehadi, who has been dedicated to this role since 2016. Dr. Van Daalen brings a wealth of experience and a commitment to […]
STEGH’s First-Ever MRI Machine is Operational [Media Releases]
Published On: October 1, 2024
St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital (STEGH) and the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital Foundation are thrilled to announce that the community’s first-ever MRI machine is operational. This state-of-the-art technology will dramatically enhance the hospital’s diagnostic capabilities for the residents of St. Thomas and Elgin County. The highly advanced MRI machine uses powerful magnets and radio […]
St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital Announces Arrival of First MRI Machine [Media Releases]
Published On: July 29, 2024
St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital (STEGH) is excited to announce the arrival of our community’s first MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) machine. “This highly anticipated addition marks a significant milestone for the hospital and the residents of Elgin County, as it will greatly enhance our diagnostic capabilities and ensure better patient outcomes,” said Karen Davies, President […]
St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital welcomes medical students as part of Discovery Week [Media Releases]
Published On: May 27, 2024
Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry students will begin their learning and training with St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital (STEGH) during Discovery Week 2024, marking the 26th anniversary of this outstanding partnership. The medical students’ placement stems from an ongoing partnership with Schulich Medicine, based at Western University in London, Ont. For the past 26 […]
St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital Adds 24 Leaves to “Tree of Life” in Tribute to Organ and Tissue Donation [Media Releases]
Published On: April 8, 2024
St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital (STEGH) is delighted to unveil the addition of 24 donor leaves to its “Tree of Life,” a heartfelt tribute honoring the profound impact of organ and tissue donation at STEGH. In recognition of Be a Donor Month, the hospital acknowledges the selfless acts of two organ donors, whose generosity gave […]
New Team in the Emergency Department Supports Patients with Dementia [Media Releases]
Published On: February 20, 2024
The Emergency Department (ED) at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital (STEGH) has added an additional level of support for patients with dementia as well as their family caregivers. The Integrated Dementia Resource Team collaborates with hospital staff to support patients in the Emergency Department, provide reassurance, and help to make their visit less stressful. They […]
Celebrating 10 Years of Mental Health Care at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital [Media Releases]
Published On: January 30, 2024
St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital (STEGH) is proud to announce the 10th Anniversary of mental health care at STEGH, marking a decade of commitment to excellence and innovation, and a significant impact in mental health services. Since bringing inpatient and outpatient mental health services to STEGH in 2014, the Mental Health Department has evolved into […]