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MyChart™ Patient App at Cornwall Hospital Surpasses 20,000 Users

2022-08-09

Online service allows CCH patients to view and share their hospital medical records.

CCH Enhancing Access to Cataract Surgery and Ophthalmology Care

2022-07-16

Cataract surgery is one of the most common surgical procedures offered at CCH.

CCH Managing Emergency Department Pressures

2022-07-08

Cornwall Community Hospital is warning of longer than usual Emergency Department wait times amid a province-wide surge in patient volumes, staffing shortages and lack of available beds.

New Name for Ontario Health Team Located in Eastern Ontario

2022-06-29

Following several weeks of engagement with stakeholders and partners, the Upper Canada, Cornwall and Area Ontario Health Team has a new name: Great River Ontario Health Team (OHT).

CCH Safely Suspends COVID-19 Restrictions

2022-06-27

CCH has safely suspended several COVID-19 restrictions as the number of reported cases continues to decline and hospital admissions remain low in Eastern Ontario.


CCH marks five years using Cerner electronic health record

2022-06-21

It was December 2016 when the Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH) went live with the Cerner Millennium® electronic health record (EHR), allowing CCH to become an innovative leader in healthcare delivery in Eastern Ontario.

Five Years of Community Addiction and Mental Health Services at CCH

2022-06-18

On May 26, 2017, project stakeholders and dignitaries cut the ribbon to officially open a brand-new Community Addiction and Mental Health Services centre at CCH.

Chair Payette Re-Elected, New Board Members and Chief of Staff Following Cornwall Hospital’s Annual Meeting

2022-06-15

CCH also releases 2021-2022 Annual Report, showcasing its commitment to advancing Exceptional Care last year despite challenges presented by the pandemic.

Masking Requirements Will Remain in Place at CCH

2022-06-09

At this time, CCH will not be changing its masking policies and procedures, which apply to visitors, patients (as tolerated), and all staff and physicians.

CCH Celebrates National Nursing Week

2022-05-09

National Nursing Week is May 9-15, 2022.


Cornwall Community Hospital Looks to the Future of Exceptional Care

2022-04-26

New 2022-2027 Strategic Plan Will Help CCH Lead Innovative Healthcare Transformation in Cornwall and Eastern Ontario.

The hidden professionals who support direct patient care

2022-04-16

National Medical Laboratory Week takes place from April 10 to 16. This week shines a spotlight on laboratory professionals and their passion to provide the highest quality service to healthcare.

CCH Recognizes BeADonor Month with New Memorial Display

2022-04-08

CCH is commemorating BeADonor Month with a new memorial display dedicated to organ and tissue donors and their families.

COVID-19 on the rise again in Eastern Ontario: What you can do

2022-04-07

This is a joint message from Champlain region’s hospital Chiefs of Staff and Medical Officers of Health

Hospital volunteers lend a helping and caring hand

2022-03-19

Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH) has recently welcomed back some of its volunteers to reopen the hospital’s gift shop and information desks.

Cornwall Community Hospital Expands its Digital Portfolio by Adding SeamlessMD for Pre and Post-Surgical Monitoring

2022-03-14

Patients can now virtually access pre- and post-op surgical care from the convenience of their home.

Mobile Clinic to Hit the Road in Cornwall

2022-02-28

Recovery Care is working with CCH's Community Addiction and Mental Health Services to improve access to addictions care for vulnerable or underserved areas in Cornwall by launching a new mobile clinic.


CCH Celebrates Anniversary of Chemotherapy Clinic

2022-02-22

It was February 2016 when dignitaries and project stakeholders cut the ribbon to open the new Chemotherapy Clinic located on the fifth floor of Cornwall Community Hospital.

Teamwork is the real pandemic story at CCH

2022-02-19

At the peak of this latest wave of COVID-19, many of our staff or their families became sick, and with required isolation periods, we were challenged to consider how we need to continue to meet the needs of our patients.

Omicron Variant Affecting High-Risk and Unvaccinated Individuals at CCH

2022-01-25

Although reports have indicated that the Omicron variant appears to be milder than previous strains of COVID-19, the experience on the frontlines at CCH tells a different story with certain population groups.

Cornwall Community Hospital Managing Omicron Variant

2022-01-18

CCH continues to manage the latest wave of the pandemic caused by the highly contagious Omicron variant of COVID-19.

CCH Introducing New Digital Engagement Tool for Surgical Patients

2022-01-15

CCH will be introducing a digital platform called SeamlessMD to help patients prepare for their surgical procedure and recover faster afterwards.