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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, […]

Diagnostic Imaging now receiving eReferrals [News]

Published On: February 1, 2023

St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital’s Diagnostic Imaging (DI) department is now able to receive DI eReferrals as part of the Ontario eServices Program using Ocean software. Primary care clinicians and specialists are able to send electronic referrals directly to the DI department from most electronic medical records (EMRs). eReferral provides many benefits for primary care […]

COVID-19 Outbreak at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital Acute Medicine Unit [News]

Published On: January 7, 2022

St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital (STEGH) has declared an outbreak of COVID-19 on the 5th floor Acute Medicine Unit after three (3) patients tested positive for the virus. The unit is currently closed to essential caregivers. STEGH is working closely with Southwestern Public Health Unit and its Infection Prevention and Control team to monitor the […]

St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital Implements Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy [Media Releases]

Published On: August 26, 2021

(St. Thomas, ON) COVID-19 cases are increasing in Elgin County and across Ontario, consistent with reports from experts that we are in the fourth wave of the pandemic. This wave is being referred to as the wave of the unvaccinated. “The highly contagious SARS-COV-2 Delta variant accounts for most of Ontario’s current cases. This variant […]

New President and CEO Announced at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital [Media Releases]

Published On: June 21, 2021

(St. Thomas, ON) The St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital (STEGH) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Karen Davies to the position of President and Chief Executive Officer, effective August 7, 2021. Karen was selected following an extensive national search conducted by the Medfall Group, a Canadian-owned executive search firm. Karen is […]

President and CEO at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital Announces Retirement [News]

Published On: February 17, 2021

(St. Thomas, ON) Robert Biron, President and CEO at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital (STEGH) announced today that he will be retiring in June. “It’s been an honour and a privilege to serve the St. Thomas and Elgin community,” says Biron. STEGH is fortunate to have such a remarkable team who place the care and […]

A Message from our President and CEO [News]

Published On: December 9, 2020

Our health care team takes pride in serving our patients and the Elgin community. Here at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital, our first priority is to keep everyone safe. This is an unwavering commitment to our patients and staff and to the community we serve.