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08/06/2018

Cornwall Hospital Annual General Meeting

You are invited to attend the Annual General Meeting of Cornwall Community Hospital. Thursday, June 14, 2018 at 5:00 P. M. in the Auditorium at 840 McConnell. The agenda will include reports from the Board Chair and Chief Executive Officer of the Auxiliary, the President of the Foundation and the Auditors, as well as election of Directors, appointment of Auditors and By-law amendments. Light snack will be served.

01/05/2018

Decade-long Partnership Offering Smoking Cessation Support to Patients!

Cornwall Community Hospital is celebrating today ten years of partnership with the Ottawa Heart Institute’s Ottawa Model for Smoking Cessation (OMSC). Since the implementation of the OMSC at Cornwall Community Hospital, an impressive 6000 smokers have been reached through personalized, best practice tobacco dependence treatment, resulting in increased quit attempts and long-term cessation. An estimated 2000 smokers are smoke-free as a result of the support they received while at Cornwall Community Hospital.

25/04/2018

Volunteering Week Celebrated!

National Volunteer Week is from April 15th to 21st and on Friday April 20th, 2018 the Cornwall Hospital recognized its Auxiliary Members, Spiritual Care Providers, and many others who volunteer throughout the hospital at an Appreciation Luncheon

12/04/2018

CCH Celebrating Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness Month

Cornwall Hospital has been a designated Trillium Gift of Life Network (TGLN) hospital since June 2013. In an effort to increase organ and tissue donation through TGLN’s Routine Notification Program, Cornwall Hospital staff report impending patient deaths to TGLN. If a person is eligible to donate, a specially-trained coordinator will work closely with hospital staff and physicians to discuss donation with the family. Since 2014, there have been 42 organ and tissue donors at Cornwall Hospital.

21/03/2018

Collaboration at its Best

From diagnosis to treatment, a full service community hospital requires professionals, including physicians from multiple specialties and departments, to collaborate. In Melanie Pascual’s case, this collaboration ended up being lifesaving.

26/02/2018

Feature: Heart Month

Heart disease affects approximately 2.4 million Canadian adults, and is the second leading cause of death in Canada. February is Heart Month, and is the perfect time to bring attention to the risk and prevention of cardiovascular disease. Healthy lifestyle choices include smoking avoidance, a healthy and balanced diet, getting sufficient sleep, regular exercise, and monitoring blood pressure and cholesterol levels.

15/02/2018

Chemotherapy Unit Celebrates 2 years

World Cancer Day occurs every year on February 4^th to unite people around the globe in the fight against cancer. February 2018 marks two full years of Chemotherapy services at Cornwall Hospital. In February 2016, donors, staff and other stakeholders gathered to celebrate the official opening of the newly renovated chemotherapy at the hospital.

27/12/2017

Frequently Asked Questions and Answers – Smoke-Free CCH

Why is CCH going smoke free?

As of January 1st 2018, the Smoke-Free Ontario Act prohibits smoking anywhere on the grounds of any hospital in Ontario. The goal of the Act is to help smokers quit, prevent youth from starting and protect the 80% of Ontarians who don't smoke. Tobacco-related diseases cost the Ontario economy approximately $1.6 billion in health care annually, $4.4 billion in productivity losses annually and account for at least 500,000 hospital days each year.

13/12/2017

New elevators coming soon!

We’re excited about our tower elevators getting renovated over the next few months and would appreciate your understanding and patience for the duration of this project. When coming to the hospital, you will be rerouted to an alternate elevator to reach your desired destination. Click here for details.

21/11/2017

Feature: Diabetes Centre

November is Diabetes Awareness Month and for over 30 years now, Cornwall Hospital’s Diabetes Centre has been assisting those in Cornwall living with Type 1, Type 2 and gestational diabetes. The centre saw over 8,500 visits in the last year.

03/11/2017

No Limits to What Caregivers Can Do

Think of caregivers as laypeople with little to contribute to the health system? Meet Marilyn Macaulay, caregiver to a loved one with bipolar disorder, Family Caregiver Advisor to the Embrace Project at Cornwall Hospital's Community Addiction & Mental Health Centre, and recipient of Mito Canada Foundation's Trailblazer Award. Macaulay is credited with bringing a team of mitochondrial research scientist’s together with MitoCanada, setting a remarkable series of events into motion.

02/11/2017

Caregivers Join Health Professionals to Plan Improvements

Imagine over 100 people in a ballroom, rotating every 20 minutes at the sound of an heirloom cowbell, between paper-covered workstations, strewn with markers and dotted with participant doodles, notes and suggestions. Not the scene you expect at a planning session, right? This was the Embrace Café, an experience-based planning event, bringing family caregivers and healthcare professionals together to discover and co-design better approaches.

30/10/2017

Cornwall Hospital Presented with Conversion Rate Award

Trillium Gift of Life Network presented Cornwall Community Hospital with a hospital achievement award for its dedication to organ and tissue donation in Ontario. Cornwall hospital was presented with the Provincial Conversion Rate Award for meeting or exceeding the target of a 58 per cent conversion rate set by Trillium Gift of Life Network. In 2016/17, 100 per cent of potential donors referred by Cornwall Hospital went on to give the gift of life.

24/10/2017

Embracing Caregivers in the Health System is Easier than You Might Think

Doing things differently starts with one conversation between two caring people. That’s what Cornwall Hospital Vice-President of Community Programs, Christine Penney told the plenary audience at the 5th Annual National Forum on Patient Experience in Toronto (Ontario) on Tuesday, September 26, 2017.

In her presentation, Penney encouraged health system leaders to step back from collecting data on caregivers. “Instead,” encouraged Penney, “ask caregivers about their experience and invite them to help make things better.”

23/10/2017

Feature: Surgical Services

After completing his Minimally Invasive Surgery fellowship at Vancouver General Hospital in 2012, Dr. Yen Dang wanted to return to Ontario in order to be closer to family and friends. During his job search, he came across a posting for a General Surgeon here in Cornwall, to which he immediately applied, along with dozens of other surgeons. During his hospital visit, he found that CCH was a perfect match for him and vice versa, and has been practicing in the community for the past 5 years.

11/10/2017

New Board Chair

The Cornwall Community Hospital Board of Directors in has elected a new board Chair; Nancee Cruickshank. Mrs. Cruickshank was first elected to the Board of Directors in 2013 and is now serving her second 3 year term. During this time Nancee has chaired the governance committee and most recently served as 1st vice chair of the Board.

14/09/2017

Dialysis celebrating 15 years of service to the community

The Cornwall General Hospital opened its Ottawa Hospital satellite dialysis unit with 9 dialysis stations on September 11th 2002. The unit is celebrating 15 years of service to the community this week.

01/09/2017

Women and Children’s Health continues to improve

With renovations in the Women and Children’s Birthing Suites, the integration of midwifery services in 2012 and skin to skin after cesarean sections available since summer of 2015, Cornwall Hospital is delivering on its promise of becoming the birthplace of choice for local families. Last fiscal year, 597 babies were born at CCH. This indicates a 15% increase in the past two years. Over 60 babies were born in both March and July of 2017.

28/08/2017

Young at Heart

Age is an issue of mind over matter; if you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter.” The phrase coined by renowned author Mark Twain resonates through the walls of Cornwall Community Hospital’s (CCH) Geriatric Day Hospital Program (GDH). The program serves vulnerable seniors who are seeking help to make a positive change in their lives through physical, cognitive, and educational activities in both one-on-one, and group settings.

23/08/2017

Cornwall Hospital Sleep Laboratory Services Suspended

Cornwall Community Hospital has made the difficult decision to permanently suspend the Sleep Laboratory services currently provided in the hospital. Studies completed at the Sleep Lab assist doctors in diagnosing sleep disorders such as sleep apnea. A sleep study is a non-invasive, overnight exam that monitors patients while they sleep.

21/08/2017

Please donate, for Alex’s sake

At 9 months old, Alex started getting sick with asthma flare ups, like some babies do. But the long recovery and a string of infections and then complications, like pink eye which then turned into periorbital cellulitis, (infection of the eyelid and skin around the eye) salmonella bacteremia (severe salmonella blood poisoning), encephalitis (swelling of the brain) or when he would not respond to the medications/antibiotics he was prescribed, his mom, Lianne, thought that there might be something wrong. At the young age of 3 years old, Alex has been hospitalized 16 times.

12/07/2017

From Lawbreaker to Lawmaker, MP Lauzon Unveils his Autobiography

Guy Lauzon, Member of Parliament for Stormont-Dundas-South Glengarry gathered today with dozens of friends, family and supporters at the Community Addiction and Mental Health Centre in Cornwall to officially launch his autobiography From Lawbreaker to Lawmaker. The book offers a very special foreword by former Prime Minister Stephen Harper.

05/07/2017

CCH Sponsors Blood Drive

Every minute of every day, someone in Canada needs blood. The body’s liquid life source that carries nutrients and oxygen to the tissues is the most sought after donation in the world and Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH) is doing its part to make sure enough is available in your time of need. As a proud “Partner for Life” with Canadian Blood Services, CCH sponsored a blood drive on July 4th 2017 at the Ramada Inn Cornwall. The summer holiday season is especially taxing on blood with an increase in motor vehicle accidents due to summer travelling this time of year.

26/05/2017

Ontario Celebrates Grand Opening of Leading-Edge Centre at Cornwall Community Hospital

John Fraser, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, along with other local dignitaries was at the new centre in Cornwall today to mark the significant milestone. The new centre combines services that were previously offered at three different sites in Cornwall and will reduce wait times while providing patients in Eastern Ontario the following: Child and Youth Mental Health Services, Community Withdrawal Management Services, Assertive Community Treatment: (ACT), Adult Counselling Treatment, Mental Health, Crisis Team/Peer Support, Geriatric Mental Health Services, Addiction Services.

02/05/2017

CCH Celebrate Their Dedicated Doctors on “Doctors Day”

May 1st is recognized by the provincial government as the official day of appreciation for Ontario’s medical profession. The date was chosen to mark the birthday of one of Canada’s first female physicians, Dr. Emily Stowe. To celebrate 2017 Doctors’ Day the Ontario Medical Association (OMA) put kids in charge of recognizing the province’s 29,000 practicing doctors by encouraging them to colour an activity sheet and to express “What my MD means to me?”

25/04/2017

CCH Celebrating Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness Month

Cornwall Hospital has been a designated Trillium Gift of Life Network (TGLN) hospital since June 2013. In an effort to increase organ and tissue donation through TGLN’s Routine Notification Program, Cornwall Hospital staff report impending patient deaths to TGLN. If a person is eligible to donate, a specially-trained coordinator will work closely with hospital staff and physicians to discuss donation with the family.

28/02/2017

Ten Year Anniversary for Respiratory and Heart Failure Rehabilitation Program

This February, during Heart Health month, Cornwall Community Hospital marks the ten year anniversary of its Respiratory and Heart Failure Rehabilitation Program.

In addition to short-term treatment and rehabilitation, the program teaches patients with heart failure or respiratory disorders to achieve an improved quality of life through lifestyle changes and exercise training.

30/01/2017

Trillium Gift of Life Network releases hospital data on organ donation performance

Cornwall Hospital has been a member of Trillium Gift of Life Network (TGLN) since June of 2013 and participates in Ontario’s Routine Notification Program. Cornwall Hospital staff report impending patient deaths so that TGLN staff can identify potential donors and approach families to re-affirm consent.

13/01/2017

CCH Dealing with High Patient Volumes

With an increase in Emergency Department (ED) visits, physicians’ offices being closed over the holidays and strains of gastroenteritis, influenza and pneumonia circulating in the community and in Long Term Care facilities, Cornwall Hospital is at its busiest with an occupancy rate of 138 per cent.

03/01/2017

CCH Wants to “See Red” at Hospital Sponsored Blood Drive

Every minute of every day, someone in Canada needs blood. The body’s liquid life source that carries nutrients and oxygen to the tissues is the most sought after donation in the world and Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH) is doing its part to make sure enough is available in your time of need. As a proud “Partner for Life” with Canadian Blood Services, CCH will be sponsoring a blood drive January 3rd 2017 at the Cornwall Civic Complex. The holiday season is especially taxing on blood with an increase in motor vehicle accidents due to bad weather and extra travel during at this time of year.

19/12/2016

Women and Children’s Health celebrating patient safety milestone

MOREOB (Managing Obstetrical Risk Efficiently) is a comprehensive performance improvement program focused on creating a culture of patient safety in obstetrical units across the country. The Women and Children’s Health department at Cornwall Hospital had their MOREOB Year 9 launch/education day in September with education stations providing additional learning opportunities on labour support, shoulder dystocia (this is when labour is obstructed after the delivery of the head, the anterior shoulder of the infant cannot pass easily) and neonatal resuscitation.

01/12/2016

Investing in Patient Care and Patient Safety with Launch of Electronic Health Record

Cornwall Community Hospital today announces the launch of its sophisticated electronic health record (EHR), a system which assists healthcare providers to increase patient care and patient safety. Leaving behind traditional paper-based medical records, the centralized, electronic system works in real-time to provide patient medical information such as patient data and lab and x-ray results to nurses, physicians and clinicians, the instant it is captured.

25/11/2016

Local Surgeon’s Abstract Published in Canadian Journal of Surgery

Dr. Wasseem Moussa, a general surgeon, immigrated from Egypt in 1989 and came to Cornwall in 2000. Recently, Dr. Moussa had an abstract published in the Canadian Journal of Surgery about research he did here at Cornwall Hospital. Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) is a set of perioperative protocols that expedites recovery from surgery.

14/10/2016

New Community Addiction and Mental Health Centre

The new one level, 22 000 square feet building located at the north end of the Cornwall Hospital property is ready for occupancy and the moves are scheduled during the month of October. An official ribbon cutting ceremony and open house will follow early 2017. Below you will find some frequently asked questions and their answers.

04/10/2016

Cornwall Hospital getting ready to go smoke free

On January 1st 2018, all hospitals in the province of Ontario will be mandated to be smoke-free, under the Smoke Free Ontario Act. Until January 1st 2018 hospitals are permitted to identify one designated smoking area on the grounds for patients, employees and visitors.

08/09/2016

Progress in Patient Safety at Cornwall Hospital

More than one-third of seniors experience falls, which can have a devastating physical and psychological impact, resulting in disability, chronic pain, loss of independence, reduced quality of life, and even death. Falls are the leading cause of injury for seniors and also contribute to a significant burden on the healthcare system. Direct healthcare costs for falls in Canada are estimated at $2 billion annually.

20/07/2016

New Sound for Cornwall Hospital – First patient rings Chemo Bell

A sound that has never been heard before at Cornwall Hospital was heard for the first time last Friday, July 15, when Lillian Coleman was the first to ring the bell in newly renovated Chemotherapy Unit. The bell is rung at the end of a patient’s chemotherapy treatment session and is usually a sign of hope for the other patients who are witnesses.

11/07/2016

A shift in focus benefits children at Day Treatment Program

The Cornwall Hospital Children’s Day Treatment Program is a comprehensive service for children who experience mental health issues and/or behavioural challenges. The children who attend this program will benefit from the generous donation made by an Ottawa-based company. “We are grateful and honoured to receive this donation. The children in our program can use these tablets for educational and therapeutic purposes,” says Natasha Scott, Supervisor for the Child and Youth Mental Health Services.

16/06/2016

Cornwall Hospital Recognized for Outstanding Leadership in Cardiovascular Care

Developed and powered by the Ottawa Heart Institute, the Get with the Guidelines initiative seeks to develop a regionalized approach for secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD), and according to evidence-based practice guidelines in patients admitted to hospitals across the region.

30/05/2016

Winchester Community Hub welcomes CCH

Community hubs provide a central access point for a range of needed health and social services, along with cultural, recreational, and green spaces to nourish community life. No community hub is like another, as each brings together a variety of different services, programs and/or social and cultural activities to reflect local community needs. It is this diversity of activity that allows community hubs to play a critical role in building economic and social cohesion in the community. Today, Cornwall Community Hospital, in partnership with Counselling and Support Services of S.D.&G. and the City of Cornwall, Social Services Department held an open house in Winchester at their Community Care Building

14/04/2016

CCH Celebrating Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness Month

Cornwall Hospital has been a member of the Trillium Gift of Life Network (TGLN) since June of 2013 and participates in Ontario’s Routine Notification Program. Cornwall Hospital staff report impending patient deaths so that TGLN staff can identify potential donors and approach families to re-affirm consent. In the last 3 years there have been 30 organ and tissue donors from Cornwall Hospital. We know that in Cornwall, there are currently five people waiting for a lifesaving organ transplant.

05/04/2016

Local artist gives “tree of hope” to inspire Cornwall Hospital’s Chemotherapy Patients

Thanks to a local artist, patients attending the new Cornwall Hospital Chemotherapy Unit can enjoy a beautiful piece of artwork.

26/02/2016

Cornwall Hospital and Foundation celebrate opening of Chemotherapy Unit

Donors, staff and stakeholders gathered at Cornwall Hospital today to see the newly renovated area on level 5 which is now the home of our local chemotherapy unit.

Chemotherapy, also known as systemic therapy, is a service that the community has been requesting for some time. It was identified in the hospital’s 2010-2015 strategic plan. “It feels great to deliver on such an impactful commitment,” expressed Jeanette Despatie, President and Chief Executive Officer of Cornwall Hospital. “Donors, staff and our health care partners should all be proud today, we know that this service will have a tremendous impact on the lives of patients and families across our community.”

22/02/2016

More Mental Health Workers for Children and Youth

Ontario is investing $6 million in mental health services to help an estimated additional 4,000 children and youth, and their families each year. Approximately one in five children and youth in Ontario experience a mental health challenge. Early identification and intervention can lead to improved achievement in school and better health outcomes in life.

19/01/2016

Cornwall Hospital revamps Strategic Direction for next five years

January 19, 2016- With the completion of its major capital redevelopment project and the consolidation of hospital services to one site Cornwall Hospital has concluded its 2010-2015 Strategic Plan. “Over the past several months we have consulted a broad range of internal and external stakeholders from across the region to identify gaps and opportunities in order to set the course for the next five years.” stated Jeanette Despatie, President and Chief Executive Officer.

21/12/2015

Holiday Healthcare Options

Hospitals experience the hustle and bustle of the holiday season too - most notably in our Emergency Department (ED). Last year through the holidays, Cornwall Hospital’s ED saw up to 220 people a day. We have strategies to deal with higher than normal volumes, but here’s what you can do to help!

23/11/2015

Health Links: Now Helping Complex Patients Receive Coordinated Care

Health Link partners celebrated the official launch of the local Health Link program at the Stormont, Glengarry, Cornwall & Akwesasne Health Link Steering Committee meeting on November 20, 2015, at the Centre de sante communautaire de l’Estrie, at 841 Sydney Street Cornwall. Christine Penney, Vice President of Community Programs at the Cornwall Community Hospital is pleased with the progress, “In our first two weeks, we have started to help seven patients receive coordinated care. These are patients who were at risk of falling through the cracks and not receiving the care they need,” she explained.

17/11/2015

Draft Strategic Directions

Cornwall Hospital has just completed its major capital redevelopment project and the consolidation of hospital services to one site. At the same time, we are concluding our 2010-2015 strategic plan. Over the summer months we surveyed the public, internal stakeholders as well as external stakeholders to help us set the course for the next five years.

09/10/2015

Breaking New Ground for Addictions and Mental Health Services in Cornwall Area

Community partners, politicians, hospital staff, local contractors and foundation donors gathered today to mark a ceremonious occasion at the former ambulance site beside the Cornwall Community Hospital. The official construction commencement of the Addictions and Community Mental Health co-location project was celebrated with a ground breaking ceremony today which included a commemorative shovel entering the ground.

09/09/2015

New Triage Queuing System in the Emergency Department

CCH has recently installed an electronic numbered queuing system in the Emergency Department for the triaging process. When arriving, patients will see a touch screen where they are asked a few preliminary questions. A ticket is issued and in turn, the patient is placed in a virtual line. This allows the patient to have a seat, knowing that their number is in the queue to be called and seen by the triage nurse.

12/08/2015

Midwifery on the rise at CCH

With an increase of 140% in midwifery births in the past year, CCH is well on its way of “delivering” on one of its goals of becoming the birthplace of choice in Cornwall and the surrounding area. Cornwall Hospital is the only hospital outside of Ottawa with 24/7 pediatric coverage, a definite attraction for new mothers, when concerned for the baby’s well-being after birth. Midwives are also making their way into the OR to support the mother and baby during a cesarean section. Seven local midwives have privileges here at CCH.

17/07/2015

Strategic Planning: Stakeholder Feedback

Cornwall Hospital has just completed its major capital redevelopment project and the consolidation of hospital services to one site. At the same time, we are concluding our 2010-2015 Strategic Plan. Over the next several months, we will re-evaluate our current mission and vision and set the course for the next five years. (click more for survey link)

15/07/2015

Cornwall Mental Health Gets a Family Advisory Council

Christine Penney, Vice-President of Community Programs at the Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH), announced today that the hospital is establishing a Mental Health Family Advisory Council. “This important initiative is being implemented in cooperation with the Cornwall & District Family Support Group,” said Penney. “It is the culmination of two years of bridge-building between the hospital and family caregivers in the region we serve.”

01/07/2015

CCH revisits visiting hours with a patient centered focus

Every evening at eight o’clock sharp, a page overhead is heard at Cornwall Hospital (CCH) stating that visiting hours are over and will resume at eleven o’clock the next morning. That page will soon be replaced with an open door policy, allowing visiting at any time, to the patient’s preference. Beginning July 1st, Cornwall Hospital will join a growing number of hospitals introducing flexibility to patient visiting.

29/04/2015

CCH Celebrating Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness Month

CCH has been a member of the Trillium Gift of Life Network (TGLN) since June of 2013 and participates in Ontario’s Routine Notification Program by reporting impending patient deaths so that their specially trained staff can identify potential donors and approach families to re-affirm consent. “One organ and tissue donor can save up to eight lives and transform as many as 75 others, explains Janice Beitel, Director of Hospital Programs, Education and Professional Practice and Education at TGLN. “Just one more donor can mean everything for the family of someone on the waiting list. The hospitals joining us in implementing Routine Notification are helping us to save lives.”

02/04/2015

Five Fresh Faces: CCH Continues to Attract Talent

Cornwall Community Hospital has seen its fair share of change over the past year, which includes the consolidation of all services to the McConnell site along with the completion of the capital redevelopment project. With progress comes the need for new and additional talent. “We’re very proud of our hospital and the new technology and amenities that come with it. Beyond enhanced options for patients, the facility is attractive to health care professionals, including physicians looking for a place to practice” said Jeanette Despatie, Chief Executive Officer.

30/03/2015

The Governance Committee of Cornwall Community Hospital is seeking candidates for vacant positions on the volunteer Hospital Board of Directors

Cornwall Community Hospital provides acute care hospital services and is governed by a board of twelve elected volunteers and six ex-officio directors. Board members are expected to attend meetings of the Board, as well as regular committee meetings. As volunteer directors of a charitable corporation, board members are not paid for their services.

06/03/2015

Ontario Improving Care for Patients with Complex Conditions in Champlain LHIN / Stormont, Glengarry, Cornwall & Akwesasne Health Link Area

Cornwall - March 6, 2015 - Ontario is working together with local health care teams in Stormont, Glengarry, Cornwall & Akwesasne Health Link Area to provide better, personalized care for seniors and patients with complex medical conditions.

30/01/2015

CCH among First in Province to Introduce Notification System in Day Surgery

Cornwall – January 30, 2015 - Family members and healthcare staff are on the same page at Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH). In order to ease communications between patients and practitioners, CCH has partnered with HME Wireless to implement a new notification system that tells a family member immediately when their loved one is out of surgery. Initially intended for restaurants, this technology has moved its way into the healthcare world due to its flexibility and instant, and more capable, communication features.

09/01/2015

Cornwall Community Hospital boasts shortest wait times in province for MRI scans

Cornwall – January 9, 2015 - The numbers speak volumes. Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH) is an acute care, teaching hospital with 137 beds, and an emergency department that sees over 60,000 visits per year. Introducing new technology and services has only elevated the amount of people coming through the doors, and yet, despite this increase, the figures reveal that CCH has actually become a safer place to go for treatment.

05/12/2014

Distributed Medical Education at CCH Opens a World of Possibilities for Future Physicians

Cornwall - December 5, 2014 - Class is now in session. Thanks to the Distributed Medical Education (DME) program, Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH) has become a hub for future physicians to hone their skills and develop relationships in a unique health care environment.

27/10/2014

Frequently Asked Questions: Ebola Virus Disease (EVD)

1. What is EVD?

Ebola Virus Disease (Ebola) is a rare disease that causes fever in humans and some animals. In its late stages, this serious viral infection can cause internal and external bleeding which can lead to death.

25/09/2014

A Lead for Life

Cornwall, September 25, 2014 – Collaboration is a force multiplier. The Ontario government launched Ontario Comprehensive Mental Health and Addiction Strategy three years ago. The focus of the first phase of the strategy is to create a more responsive and integrated system for children and youth with mental health issues. The strategy included a commitment to strengthen and improve the community-based system of mental health supports. This commitment resulted in the Moving on Mental Health action plan.

19/09/2014

Service moves

With consolidation getting finalized by the end of October, CCH wishes to inform you of the new and final location of some of its services.

11/09/2014

Community Withdrawal Management Service Moves to McConnell

As part of the redevelopment project here at CCH, the Community Withdrawal Management Service (CWMS) will be moving from the Second Street site to the McConnell Avenue site on Level 4.

10/09/2014

Inpatient Mental Health Moves to McConnell

As part of the redevelopment project here at CCH, the Inpatient Mental Health Unit will be moving from the Second Street site to the McConnell site on level 4.

02/09/2014

CCH: Birthplace of Choice for Fawthrops

Having babies at Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH) seems to be a family affair for the Fawthrops. Both teachers and sisters-in-law named Kathryn and Katherine, have had five children between them in the last seven years, all at CCH. Each experience was better than the last.

24/07/2014

New Telemetry System Doesn’t Miss a Beat

Cornwall - July 24, 2014 - Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH) is keeping the patient’s best interest at heart. The hospital has once again leveraged its wireless network capabilities to enhance the functionality of its telemetry services. Cardiac monitoring is nothing new to CCH, but with more antennae transmitting and receiving stronger signals, patients with potential heart problems are now being continuously and unobtrusively observed throughout the entire building.

18/07/2014

Pacemaker Clinic Moves to McConnell

As part of the redevelopment project here at CCH, the Pacemaker Clinic will be moving from Second Street site to the third floor of the McConnell Avenue site.

16/07/2014

Diabetes centre moves to McConnell

As part of the redevelopment project here at CCH, the Diabetes Centre will be moving from Second Street site to the McConnell Avenue site on level 3 as of Monday July 21st.

04/07/2014

CCH Wants to “See Red” at First Hospital Sponsored Blood Drive

Every minute of every day, someone in Canada needs blood. The body’s liquid life source that carries nutrients and oxygen to the tissues is the most sought after donation in the world and Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH) is doing its part to make sure enough is available in your time of need. As a proud “Partner for Life” with Canadian Blood Services, CCH will be the first hospital in the Eastern and Northern Ontario region to sponsor a blood drive this July 7 and 8 at the Ramada Inn.

08/05/2014

Frequently Asked Questions: Laboratory Services

1. Who is responsible for the provision of laboratory services at Cornwall Community Hospital?

Laboratory services at the hospital have been managed by the Eastern Ontario Regional Laboratory Association (EORLA) since April 2012. A total number of 46 EORLA laboratory staff members work at Cornwall Community Hospital.

23/04/2014

CCH Puts Mammography on the “MAP”

Cornwall - April 23, 2014 - Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH) is mapping the way for healthy breasts. Mammographic imaging services, currently housed within the sparkling confines of the new diagnostic imaging department, has once again been accredited by the Canadian Association of Radiologists (CAR) for its ability to meet the highest standards in image quality, staff qualifications, equipment performance, quality control and quality assurance.

16/04/2014

EORLA Works with Cornwall Community Hospital

The Eastern Ontario Regional Laboratory Association (EORLA) has taken measures to broaden and enhance the pathology service at its laboratory within the Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH). The technical elements of the local service will leverage the capabilities of the EORLA Integrated Pathology Program and the EORLA Reference AP Laboratory. By implementing this model, it ensures that the EORLA Pathologists at Cornwall Community Hospital get the maximum benefit from all tools and resources available to ensure optimal service and care for the patients and clinicians of the CCH.

28/03/2014

The Governance Committee of the Cornwall Community Hospital is seeking candidates for vacant positions on the volunteer Hospital Board of Directors

Cornwall Community Hospital provides acute care hospital services and is governed by a board of twelve elected volunteers and six ex-officio directors. Board members are expected to attend meetings of the Board, as well as regular committee meetings. As volunteer directors of a charitable corporation, board members are not paid for their services.

24/03/2014

Sale of Surplus Site to Help Fund Hospital Project

Cornwall, March 24, 2014 - The Cornwall Community Hospital announced today that it has sold its property at 510-520 Second Street East.

The three acre site, along with all buildings as well as an adjacent 1.5 acre parking lot, has been purchased by an Ottawa development group for $2 million. Proceeds from the sale will be directed to help fund a project that will see the Hospital move towards electronic patient records.

05/03/2014

Connecting You to Care, No Strings Attached

Cornwall, March 5, 2014 – Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH) is your wireless connection to care. With hundreds of newly installed Wi-Fi access points, CCH has shown its commitment to continuous improvement through information technology (IT). Through a partnership with Meru Networks®, CCH now offers one of the most sophisticated and powerful Wi-Fi systems permitting patients and staff to have the world literally at their fingertips.

25/02/2014

Adult Community Mental Health Single Access and Referral

Spirits were high at a celebration held on February 11th when staff from the Adult Community Mental Health group were rejoicing in the completion of a continuous improvement project, that has improved the client referral process.

18/02/2014

Ophthalmology at Cornwall Community Hospital Looking Better Than Ever

Seeing is believing. The six new operating rooms at Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH), which opened in April 2013, offer a wide range of procedures using the latest, cutting-edge surgical equipment. One specialty area that is excelling in this new space is ophthalmology. “The equipment and OR space at Cornwall Community Hospital are appealing to any surgeon, Dr. Youssef and I feel proud to serve this community and feel lucky to have the best equipment to do surgery,” exclaims Dr. Christine Seuss, Chief of the Ophthalmology department at CCH.

05/02/2014

New Registration Queuing System

CCH has recently installed an electronic numbered queuing system at the main entrance (on the South side) of the McConnell site. When arriving for any outpatient procedure, patients will see a touch screen where they are issued a ticket and in turn placed in a virtual line. This allows the patient to have a seat, knowing that their number is in the queue to be called.

31/01/2014

Cornwall Community Hospital Turns 10!

Cornwall, January 31, 2014 - January 2014 marked the diamond anniversary for Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH). It’s already been 10 years since it was incorporated and amalgamated services from Cornwall General Hospital and Hotel Dieu Hospital, with both former sites having supplied over 100 years of health care service to Cornwall and the surrounding area.

28/01/2014

Transforming Care at the Bedside

Cornwall, January 28, 2014 - At Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH) the health care providers’ vision is to provide each patient exceptional service with the integrity, care, accountability, respect, and engagement (ICARE) that they would expect to receive themselves. As part of providing excellent and safe patient care to achieve that vision, CCH has now instituted twice daily Bedside Shift Reports (BSR) and Safety Checks. CCH is the first community hospital within the Champlain LHIN to implement the BSR practice, and the first of all hospitals to implement the strategy in a Psychiatry unit.

21/01/2014

CCH Dealing with High Patient Volumes

With an increase in Emergency Department (ED) visits, physicians’ offices being closed over the holidays and strains of gastroenteritis, influenza and pneumonia circulating in the community, Cornwall Community Hospital is at its busiest with an occupancy rate of 126 per cent.

13/01/2014

Resolutions for the Young at Heart

Cornwall, January 13, 2014 - “Age is an issue of mind over matter; if you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter.” The phrase coined by renowned author Mark Twain resonates through the walls of Cornwall Community Hospital’s (CCH) Geriatric Day Hospital Program (GDH). Located at 510 Second Street East, the program serves vulnerable seniors who are seeking help to make a positive change in their lives through physical, cognitive, and educational activities in both one-on-one, and group settings.

17/12/2013

Rapid Response Proves Vital in Stroke Cases

Cornwall, December 17, 2013 - On the last Sunday of July, a 55 year old woman recognized she was having numbness on her right side so decided to call for medical attention. Little did she know her quick decision would have such a drastic impact on her life, as she was unaware she was suffering from the initial stages of a stroke. When the ambulance arrived paramedics promptly diagnosed her onset symptoms and immediately took her to Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH) for further examination. Within minutes the patient was given the clot busting medication “tissue plasminogen activator” (tPA).

05/12/2013

New Auxiliary Gift Shop Opens at Main Entrance

Please click here to see a feature story, courtesy of the Standard-Freeholder, about the opening of the new Auxiliary gift shop at Cornwall Community Hospital's McConnell Site.

25/11/2013

CCH Makes a “Push” for Safe Practices

Cornwall, November 25, 2013 - On Tuesday, November 5, the Women and Children’s Health (WCH) Department of Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH) presented “Push” for safe practices; an education and training seminar designed to enhance collaboration between staff and highlight some modern obstetrical practices being introduced in today’s leading health care facilities. In order to explain the Managing Obstetrical Risk Efficiently (MOREOB) and Neo-natal Resuscitation Programs (NRP), speakers from the hospital and Salus Global - a global leader and innovator in the delivery of patient safety solutions – presented a series of valuable techniques and practices to improve interpersonal communication, teamwork, and overall patient satisfaction in the unit.

15/11/2013

Drug Awareness Week Clip

Cornwall Community Hospital is promoting the 26th annual Drug Awareness Week by making people aware of the stigmas involved with substance abuse, and encouraging individuals in need to reach out for help. Please click here to see the latest interview with the Coordinator of Withdrawal Management Services Angel Quesnel, as seen on the Source, courtesy of TVCOGECO.

12/11/2013

Phase 3 Contruction update

Level 1 Cafeteria, Foundation offices, Learning Centre, and Patient Registration is now being constructed and will be attached to the front of the new west addition. This area is scheduled to be handed over in summer 2014. Features of these new areas include a cafeteria that welcomes an abundance of natural light and plenty of seating for staff and visitors along with a larger serving area. For new photos please click here.

07/11/2013

CCH becomes a "Partner for Life"

Every minute of every day, someone in Canada needs blood. It was Rhiannon’s idea for Cornwall Community Hospital to become a “Partner for Life” with Canadian Blood Services. By joining this nationwide program, CCH is making a commitment to save lives by donating blood as a team.

31/10/2013

Continuous Improvement with Lean Methodology Achieving “Amazing Results”

Cornwall - October 31, 2013 - In 2011, Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH) introduced a culture of continuous improvement (CI) to its organization. CI is not a program with a predetermined start and end date that will be completed when one problem is resolved. It is a way of thinking that is designed to be used every day to make the hospital a more efficient work environment for years to come. Everything from how patients receive their food, to analyzing the steps a nurse takes to file a patient’s records are considered when using the CI or “Lean” thought process. It’s all about finding ways to eliminate needless steps, or “waste,” which hinders the productivity of staff.

12/09/2013

Cornwall Community Hospital implements Logi-D 2BIN-iD supply replenishment platform in the OR and day surgery

Cornwall, ON – Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH) is pleased to announce the completed configuration of 2BIN-iD, the unique point-of-use replenishment system invented by Logi-D, a leading provider of hospital supply chain automation solutions. The newly renovated operating room and day surgery departments opened its doors on April 8, 2013, and feature this innovative RFID-enabled platform across its supply locations. Click here for full story.

09/08/2013

“Community’s Magnet” Attracts Over 750 Patients

Cornwall - August 9, 2013 – A picture’s worth a thousand words. The MRI Suite in The Rose and David Bloomfield Diagnostic Centre of Excellence at Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH) has been working non-stop ever since it became operational in April. Inside its protective copper-lined chamber rests the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machine which continues to be the source of so much pride within the community. The machine’s heartbeat lets out a steady “hum” to let you know it’s ready for the next patient.

01/08/2013

Community Withdrawal Management Notice

The Cornwall Community Hospital has been overseeing the operations of a residential Withdrawal Management Service in Cornwall since 1987. In December 2012, the Champlain LHIN Board of Directors approved the service change for the Cornwall Community Hospital‘s Withdrawal Management Services from an overnight residential care program, to a community home based and day program model that has been successful in other rural and small urban communities across Ontario.

25/07/2013

Cornwall Community Hospital Offers Relief for Pediatric Dental Patients

Cornwall - Thursday, July 25, 2013. Thanks to an ongoing program at Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH), children and youth in Cornwall and the surrounding area have short wait times and better access to hospital-based dental surgery.

15/07/2013

CCH Welcomes Newest Board Executive

Cornwall, July 15, 2013 - Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH) is pleased to introduce Michael Turcotte as the new Chair of the Board of Directors effective June 21, 2013. As one of the city’s leading Foot Specialists and a Board member since 2005, Mr. Turcotte is a valued member of Cornwall’s healthcare field and was recently presented with the Community Involvement Award by The Canadian Federation of Podiatric Medicine. This distinction, along with his track record of unwavering support for the hospital in both fundraising and public awareness, makes him the ideal candidate for this prominent position.

02/07/2013

Opioids video

Consumers Can Help Prevent Harm from Opioid Use! Click HERE for YouTube link

28/06/2013

Improving Stroke Care at CCH

Cornwall, June 28, 2013 - Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH) is proud to be designated as a licensed Telestroke site authorized by the Ontario Stroke Network (OSN). Telestroke is a two-way audiovisual linkup between a neurologist in a stroke centre and an emergency room physician. It is an approach to treating vascular strokes that allows a neurologist to provide remote treatment (from a tertiary site at a hospital in Ontario) for a stroke patient. The goal is for the neurologist to be able to talk to the patient and the physician about what symptoms they have experienced, evaluate the patient’s motor skills, view a computed tomography (CT) scan, make a diagnosis and prescribe treatment.

14/06/2013

Organ Donation Referral Program Expands to CCH

Cornwall - June 14, 2013 - Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH) is proud to join Trillium Gift of Life Network (TGLN) in working to save lives through organ and tissue donation. As a partner in Ontario’s Routine Notification program, CCH is required to report every impending patient death to TGLN so that their specially trained staff can identify potential donors and approach families to re-affirm consent.

07/06/2013

Disposition of Second Street Properties

Cornwall, Ontario 2013-06-07 – Phase III of the Cornwall Community Hospital Redevelopment Project is well underway with the demolition and renovations necessary to prepare the McConnell Avenue site for the consolidation of all hospital services. This final phase is scheduled for completion by fall 2014, at which time all services and programs will be transferred from the Second Street Site.

31/05/2013

Total Joint Assessment Clinic

May 31, 2013 – Arthritic hip and knee pain is very common among older adults and must be managed appropriately. This sentiment is echoed in the basement office of Madeleine MacDonell, Physiotherapist, at the Cornwall Community Hospital. MacDonell is the assessor for the Total Joint Assessment Clinic (TJAC) of the Champlain Local Health Integration Network (LHIN), the Hip and Knee Replacement Program (HKRP), and the Pre-habilitation Program located at the Second Street Site.

08/05/2013

MPP McDonell visits hospital for 13th annual Take Your MPP to Work event

CORNWALL, May 8, 2013 – Local nurses have invited Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario MPP Jim McDonell to learn more about the successes and challenges of practising as a registered nurse (RN) in the province by touring Cornwall Community Hospital on Friday, May 10, as a part of Nursing Week 2013 activities.

25/04/2013

CCH lip-dub video

To highlight the new West Wing, CCH gathered some of their top doctors, front line staff, and volunteers to dance you through the facility. Click here to view the video.

22/04/2013

The Emergency Department Makes It’s Move

April 22, 2013- As part of the Redevelopment Project at Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH), the Emergency Department (ED) on the south side of the McConnell Avenue site will be closed as of Friday, April 26, 2013 at 0200hrs. All emergency care services will be delivered in the new addition to the hospital, and will be accessible from the north parking lot at the McConnell site.

12/04/2013

Video Tour and Interview in the new West Wing at CCH

Click HERE to view video.

05/04/2013

Hospital’s New Diagnostic Centre Named after Visionary Philanthropists: Rose and David Bloomfield

April 5, 2013 –With the opening of the Hospital’s new west wing, Cornwall Hospital Foundation is now able to unveil the name of the $1,000,000 donors to the Our Hospital • Our Future Campaign: Rose and David Bloomfield, owners of Cornwall’s Morbern Inc. The Bloomfields whose gift remained anonymous for years will now leave a long-lasting legacy in the city. Cornwall Community Hospital will name its new diagnostic department The Rose and David Bloomfield Diagnostic Centre in their honour.

27/03/2013

Introducing Your New Hospital

March 27, 2013 - You are invited to attend Cornwall Community Hospital’s public viewing and tour of the new west wing. Come see the hospital in a whole new light on Saturday, April 6, from 1000hrs to 1400hrs. Visitors will be able to tour through both levels of the 95,000 square foot addition with key rooms and equipment highlighted along the way. Registration is not required.

20/03/2013

Parking System Enhancements

Cornwall, March 20, 2013 - In an effort to improve our parking system Cornwall Community Hospital’s parking technology will be upgraded to better meet the needs of patients and visitors. Due to increased public demand, we are evolving from a daily rate system to a variable rate system, which will save people money when they visit the hospital for a short period of time.

05/03/2013

Cornwall Community Hospital Takes Technological Leap

March 5, 2013 - Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH) has recently acquired new mobile devices to assist with communications within its complex healthcare environment. As many healthcare workers will attest to, it is difficult to find devices that meet the stringent infection control standards for today’s environment, especially when it comes to mobile devices. The hospital seized an opportunity to exploit new applications developed for the hospital workforce which required modern communication tools such as email alerts to various clinical and support staff.

07/02/2013

Cornwall Community Hospital Board Appoints New Chief of Staff

Cornwall -The Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Lorne Scharf as the new Chief of Staff of Cornwall Community Hospital. Dr. Scharf will assume his new functions as of March 1, 2013.

01/02/2013

Cornwall Hospital Foundation Campaign Reaches Goal

Cornwall – Today, after 10 months of dedicated efforts by more than 20 volunteers and hundreds of donors and supporters, the To Your Health! Campaign Cabinet members are thrilled to announce that they have reached their $3.5 million goal to purchase the MRI scanner and digital urology table for Cornwall Community Hospital. As of today, $3,524,000 has been raised!

28/01/2013

City of Cornwall Presentation

Click here to access the presentation discussing the objectives regarding the sale of the Second Street Site made by Cornwall Community Hospital Chief Executive Officer, Jeanette Despatie and Chair, Board of Directors, Helene Periard.

31/12/2012

Frequently Asked Questions: Sale of Hospital Property

The Cornwall Community Hospital vision is to be a recognized leader in the provision of exceptional health services. The strategic focus of the hospital is the pursuit of high quality care, integration and operational excellence with a renewed focus on people.

19/12/2012

Community Mental Health and Addiction Services

Cornwall, Ontario, 2012-12-19 – Cornwall Community Hospital is pleased with the approval from the Champlain LHIN at their Board meeting held last week in support of the proposed community model for Withdrawal Management Services. This initiative involves a transition from onsite overnight care to a community treatment model.

17/12/2012

CCH Offers RSV Clinic

The winter season is fast approaching and along with it comes the influenza virus. What some people overlook is that there is another virus prevalent at this time of the year, a common cold virus named Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV).

10/12/2012

Disposition of Second Street Properties

In preparation for the final phase of the Cornwall Community Hospital Capital Redevelopment Project, which will conclude with the consolidation of all hospital services on the McConnell Avenue Site, the Board of Directors has made a decision to move forward with the process necessary to dispose of the hospital properties at its Second Street site.

01/12/2012

Hospital Wine and Cheese, and St. Andrew's Ball

Cornwall Hospital Foundation presents the St. Andrew’s Ball on Saturday, December 1, 2012. Join us for an evening of dining, dancing and pageantry combining tradition and glamour to celebrate the start of the Christmas season!

29/10/2012

MRI Magnet Arrival

Cornwall –Residents from S.D. & G., Cornwall and Akwesasne are invited to join us Monday, October 29, for the arrival of the MRI magnet at Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH), McConnell site. This piece of equipment will be delivered at approximately 8 a.m. and will be transferred by crane through the roof of the new MRI suite.

15/10/2012

Values Video Makes Statement at CCH

Cornwall Community Hospital is proud to present their new video that reflects the values they strive to achieve every day.

Click HERE to see it for yourself.

07/09/2012

World Suicide Prevention Day

World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) is held on September 10th each year. The purpose of this day is to raise awareness around the globe that suicide can be prevented. Disseminating information, improving education and training, and decreasing stigmatization are important tasks in such an endeavour.

07/09/2012

Dialysis Unit Celebrates 10 Years of Service

Dialysis is a treatment that cleans the blood and removes waste from the body when a person’s kidneys have failed. As a result of a successful local fundraising campaign, “Dig Deep for Dialysis”, the Cornwall General Hospital Dialysis Unit opened as a satellite of the Ottawa Hospital in September 2002.

07/08/2012

CCH using technology to improve data collection and patient care

With the vision of “the best possible beginnings for life-long health” information gathered in the BORN (Better Outcomes and Registry Network) database will support the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MoHLTC), the Provincial Council for Maternal and Child Health (PCMCH), Local Health Integration Networks (LHINs) and Public Health Units of Ontario in measuring maternal-child health status and outcomes, by developing responsive health policies and improving evaluation and accountability.

30/07/2012

ASAP celebrates 20 years of service

In the 1980s, all hospitals were struggling on how to deal with abuse cases coming into the emergency department. What started as a provincial initiative, the Cornwall program opened its doors in 1992 at the former Cornwall General Hospital. The mandate was to provide emergency services for victims of sexual assault 14 and over.

15/06/2012

CCH implements Senior Friendly Strategy to better serve population

A senior friendly hospital responds to seniors’ physical and mental health needs, promotes good health, is safe and supports seniors, their families and caregivers to be fully involved in the person’s care. The Senior Friendly Strategy is a Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC) and Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) initiative. CCH is currently in the planning stages of the “Senior Friendly” strategy with goals to change the way care is delivered, and the environment it is delivered in. The intent is to appropriately accommodate our aging population.

31/05/2012

Stroke Prevention and Thrombosis Clinic

With the support and leadership of the Champlain Regional Stroke Network, the Cornwall Community Hospital has recently established an outpatient Secondary Stroke Prevention and Thrombosis Clinic. Over the past month, the team has been developing processes for referral to these clinics.

14/05/2012

New Medi Drop program offers a safe way to dispose of medication

The Cornwall Community Police Service (CCPS) and the Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU) are pleased to announce the launch of Medi Drop, a new program that offers a safe and anonymous way for the public to dispose of unused, unwanted or expired medication. Area residents can now drop prescription or over-the-counter medications that they no longer want or need into secure Medi Drop boxes that have been placed throughout the City of Cornwall.

18/04/2012

CCH: first hospital in Canada to use food cycler!

As part of a Green Team initiative to help reduce costs as well as its carbon footprint, CCH has introduced a new technology that will reduce CCH’s need to transport and dispose of this waste. CCH is the first hospital in Ontario to install such a machine supplied by Food Cycle Science, Canada.

27/03/2012

CCH active participant in research

CCH has participated in many major international trials of therapies being evaluated for acute coronary syndromes and heart failure. Dr. J.P DeYoung, internist here at Cornwall Community Hospital, has been the principal investigator for over 30 research studies usually regarding diabetes or cardiovascular health.

13/03/2012

***Updated*** Frequently Asked Questions: French Language Services

Why are French language skills considered as part of the hiring policy and recruitment at Cornwall Community Hospital? What is the French Language Services Act (FLSA)? With this requirement under the legislation does that mean that all job postings at the hospital require French language skills? The answers to these and other frequently asked questions. Click "more" below.

04/01/2012

Access to Information at CCH

Cornwall Community Hospital routinely provides information to the public through its Administration, its Communication Office, and its website. A request for information contained in hospital records can also be made under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act(FIPPA) however; it is not necessary to file an official request for information that is routinely released to the public. To learn more about FIPPA click here.

09/12/2011

Acute Stroke Program celebrates first Anniversary

The Acute Stroke Program launched at Cornwall Community Hospital one year ago and has served 46 patients, improving outcomes with timely treatment. The Acute stroke team is a multidisciplinary one including Emergency Physician, the Neurologist (via video conferencing) Nursing from Emergency Department and the Critical Care unit, Pharmacy, Laboratory, CT department and Respiratory staff; all of which play a role in improving the outcomes of patients who suffered a stroke.

25/11/2011

PIP improving access to care

LEAN methodology is applicable in so many sectors with one goal in mind; to eliminate waste and optimize efficiency. The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care rolled out the Process Improvement Plan (PIP) based on this LEAN methodology and Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH) is one of the hospitals within the province participating in the initiative.

04/11/2011

Shortest CT wait time in the province

Cornwall Community Hospital is proud to have the shortest CT wait time in the province of only 12 days. The wait is measured from the time the scan is ordered by the physician to the time the scan is performed. The provincial average wait time for this diagnostic test is 42 days and the target wait time for a CT scan is 28 days.

05/10/2011

Paediatric dental surgery available in Cornwall

Children and youth in Cornwall have better access to hospital based dental surgery thanks to the expanded capacity for paediatric dental surgery at Cornwall Community Hospital.

24/08/2011

Housekeeping committed to patient safety with new monitoring tool

Housekeeping staff at Cornwall Community Hospital now have a new tool to help them make sure the room is clean: it’s called the Clean-Trace ATP Surface Test. “We were always doing a good job with our terminal cleanings but this tool reassures us of that, and allows us to do it even better” says Lisette Laperle, manager of housekeeping services.

17/08/2011

Clostridium Difficile update at CCH

The front page and lead stories in the news the past few weeks regarding C. difficile outbreaks in the Niagara and other regions of the province is a reminder that this bacterium can be deadly. Cornwall Community Hospital is pleased that we have experienced 1 case of C. difficile in the past 90 days. We commend the staff and physicians at the hospital for ensuring that infection prevention and control measures are adhered to and that we are diligent with surveillance activities.

20/06/2011

Annual Report: Building on a renewed Foundation!

We selected this year’s annual report theme "Building on a Renewed Foundation" to highlight the hospital’s revised Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Directions as well as the progress on construction and hospital renewal.

10/06/2011

Shorter ER Wait Times for Cornwall Residents

Ontario is helping to reduce the time Cornwall-area residents spend in emergency rooms. This year, the Cornwall Community Hospital – McConnell Avenue Site is receiving $813,200 to further reduce ER wait times.

08/06/2011

Patient Declaration of Values: Thank you for your participation!

In 2010 the Province of Ontario introduced the Excellent Care for All Act (ECFAA) which requires all hospitals to have a publically available Patient Declaration of Values. Your feedback was combined with that of others and together resulted in the final version of the Declaration.

Click here for full details.

30/05/2011

New program created to alleviate local hospital pressures

The Champlain LHIN is investing in a new ‘assess and restore’ program in Cornwall, adding health-care beds for seniors. The program will prepare patients to return home safely after a hospitalization or emergency room visit. It will also prevent premature admissions to long-term care homes and relieve pressures at Cornwall Community Hospital.

13/05/2011

Corus Caring Hearts Radiothon

Thank you for your support! Together we raised more than $112,000!

04/04/2011

Champlain LHIN Helps Children and Youth Needing Dental Surgery

Children and youth in Cornwall will have better access to hospital-based dental surgery, thanks to a new program that began this month.

13/12/2010

Cornwall Community Hospital – Advancing Health System Integration

Patients and physicians at Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH) will soon benefit from quick access to electronic medical imaging test results through the Northern and Eastern Ontario Diagnostic Imaging Network (NEODIN) DI-r.

27/11/2010

Dreams Do Come True 2010

Dreams Do Come True is an annual "Wine and Cheese" event and the kick-off to the Christmas season. A Silent Auction adds to the excitement as over 500 people celebrate this festive evening with wine, entertainment and good fellowship. All proceeds from this fundraising event are donated to the Cornwall Community Hospital Foundation.

16/11/2010

Redevelopment Project Hits Milestone

This past week has seen some major changes to the landscape at Cornwall Community Hospital. The west wing of the building is being demolished in preparation for excavation and the construction of the new 90,000 square feet building.

05/11/2010

Respiratory & Heart Failure Rehabilitation Program

If your breathing troubles impede your daily living activities, then exercise rehab may be for you. How successful is an exercise rehab program? Just ask Dawne Secours who was admitted into the program in April of 2010 after spending two months in the hospital when she was diagnosed as having COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease). “Before beginning the program I rarely left the house and I wasn’t mobile like I am now.” Secours says.

12/10/2010

New Mammography Department

After spending 23 years in the same work space Kathy LeGallais, charge technologist of Cornwall Community Hospital’s (CCH) mammography department welcomed a change of scenery. CCH’s mammography department was recently relocated to a newly renovated space within the hospital, due to construction activities involved with the Capital Redevelopment Project.

30/09/2010

CCH launches Care-Mail!

Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH) is pleased to provide for you and your loved ones ‘Care Mail’, a free service which will allow you to stay in touch with your loved one during their hospital stay.

With flu season approaching ‘Care Mail’ is a great alternative to unnecessary visits to the hospital, while still allowing a patients family and friends to show their support to their loved one during their hospital stay.

20/09/2010

CCH unveils draft strategic plan

With the support of the Champlain LHIN, the Province of Ontario and our community, Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH) is currently undergoing the largest hospital redevelopment in forty years. As part of the planning process for our eventual transition to our new facilities we have developed a strategic plan which will guide the hospital’s direction for the next five years.

A key component in the development of this plan is the engagement and consultation of community partners. On the morning of Monday, September 13^th hospital representatives met with community partners to provide an overview of CCH’s draft strategic plan and to retrieve feedback, input, and evoke discussion.

09/09/2010

Safety measures implemented during construction activities

Due to safety precautions during special construction activities of the Capital Redevelopment Project, patients from the South wing of all floors will be temporarily relocated throughout the hospital on Thursday, September 9^th between the hours of 4:30am and 7:30am. Air handling units are being lifted to the roof of the hospital and relocating patients during these activities is a standard and common practice in patient safety. Once the lift is complete patients will return to their rooms. During this time the main emergency department entrance will be closed off and all traffic will be redirected to the Janet MacDonnell Pavilion entrance.

27/07/2010

Restorative Care Program Opens in Cornwall to Improve Care, Ease Pressures on Hospital

St. Joseph’s Continuing Care Centre has opened eight new beds for clients from the Cornwall Community Hospital, who no longer need acute care and await an ‘alternate level of care’ (ALC).

The goal of the Restorative Care Program is to strengthen and condition patients to a degree of independence that will allow them to be discharged to the community (e.g. home, retirement residence). It is expected the program will prevent admissions to long-term care homes.

21/07/2010

CT Scan Services

The capital construction project underway at the Hospital requires us to relocate our current CT Suite into a new location on the McConnell Avenue site. This involves the dismantling of the CT Scanner and re-assembly in the new location. Unfortunately this will take approximately 4-5 weeks given the nature of the equipment, required testing and recalibration.

14/06/2010

CCH Board & Medical Staff Outraged by Limited System Capacity for Elderly

While Cornwall Community Hospital braces for further surgical cancellations the Board and Medical Staff at the hospital ask the question: “when will the system show signs of hope for these elderly patients?”

“Our seniors deserve quality care designed to meet their unique needs” said Dr. Garret Foley, President of the Cornwall Academy of Medicine. “While these patients no longer require acute care they should be entitled to quality care either within the community or in a long term care setting.”

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01/06/2010

Mohawk Council of Akwesasne

On Friday, April 16^th at the Corus Caring Hearts Radiothon the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne made their second installment of $250,000 towards their 1 Million dollar contribution to Cornwall Community Hospital capital redevelopment project. Pictured above are Fernand Hamelin, Board Chair CCH, Mike Mitchell, Grand Chief, and Jeanette Despatie Chief Executive Officer CCH.

16/02/2010

Addressing the Challenge

Addressing the Challenge – Our Commitment to Patient Services and Performance

Despite the unrelenting financial challenges experienced since its inception Cornwall Community Hospital has a plan which will result in a balanced budget by year end. A key factor in developing the plan was the recent announcement by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care increasing the funding allocation by $5 million each year.

18/01/2010

$ 5 Million Annual Funding Adjustment

After finding millions of dollars in efficiencies and going through the exercise of an external Peer Review, Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH) received a 5 million dollar funding adjustment today from the Ministry of Long-Term Care (MOHLTC) and the Champlain Local Health Integration Network (LHIN).

12/07/2017

From Lawbreaker to Lawmaker, MP Lauzon Unveils his Autobiography

Guy Lauzon, Member of Parliament for Stormont-Dundas-South Glengarry gathered today with dozens of friends, family and supporters at the Community Addiction and Mental Health Centre in Cornwall to officially launch his autobiography From Lawbreaker to Lawmaker. The book offers a very special foreword by former Prime Minister Stephen Harper.

06/07/2015

CCH Wants to “See Red” at Hospital Sponsored Blood Drive

Every minute of every day, someone in Canada needs blood. The body’s liquid life source that carries nutrients and oxygen to the tissues is the most sought after donation in the world and Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH) is doing its part to make sure enough is available in your time of need. As a proud “Partner for Life” with Canadian Blood Services, CCH will be sponsoring a blood drive this July 7 at the Ramada Inn.

21/01/2014

CCH Dealing with High Patient Volumes

With an increase in Emergency Department (ED) visits, physicians’ offices being closed over the holidays and strains of gastroenteritis, influenza and pneumonia circulating in the community, Cornwall Community Hospital is at its busiest with an occupancy rate of 126 per cent.

07/09/2012

World Suicide Prevention Day

World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) is held on September 10th each year. The purpose of this day is to raise awareness around the globe that suicide can be prevented. Disseminating information, improving education and training, and decreasing stigmatization are important tasks in such an endeavour.

18/04/2012

CCH: first hospital in Canada to use food cycler!

As part of a Green Team initiative to help reduce costs as well as its carbon footprint, CCH has introduced a new technology that will reduce CCH’s need to transport and dispose of this waste. CCH is the first hospital in Ontario to install such a machine supplied by Food Cycle Science, Canada.

19/10/2011

Construction in South Parking Lot

At the McConnell site,part of the South Parking lot, South Parking Lot Entrance and the West entry/exit gates will be unavailable during a short period this week due to necessary construction to connect the sewer lines from the new addition to the City of Cornwall sewer lines.

13/09/2011

Insulin pump information session

Do You Have Diabetes? Is an insulin pump right for you?

Come and find out more at an information session to be held on Thursday, September 29 2011 at 6:00pm at Ramada Inn 805 Brookdale Ave, Adirondack Room.

18/07/2011

Necessary construction in South Parking Lot

Part of the South Parking lot, South Parking Lot Entrance (from McConnell) and the West entry/exit gates will be unavailable during a short period this week due to necessary construction to connect the sewer lines from the new addition to the City of Cornwall sewer lines.

19/04/2010

Gift of Life

April 18 - 25, 2010 is National Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Week. Your support is vital to mobilizing our community to help save lives!

27/03/2010

Cornwall Community Hospital Supports Earth Hour!

As part of the ongoing commitment to ‘green health care’ initiatives the Cornwall Community Hospital will be participating in Earth Hour 2010 by ensuring all non-essential (non-patient care related) electronics be powered down, turned off or unplugged.

08/02/2010

Bowl for Kids Sake

On Saturday, February 6^th Cornwall Community Hospital staff laced up and struck it big for the Big Brothers Big Sisters fundraiser, Bowl for Kids Sake! This is the fifth consecutive year that CCH has participated in this community based fundraiser.

06/01/2010

Patient Safety

Tell a member of your health care team about your past illnesses and your current health condition.

Your are the one who knows the most about your health. Tell the members of your health care team everything you can, even if you think they already know, and even if you think it is not important.

23/12/2009

Sparky's Toy Drive

It just wouldn’t be Christmas without Sparky’s toy drive! Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH) has been supporting the toy drive for 15 years and has helped to gather hundreds of toys of children in need.

28/10/2009

External Peer Review

In January of 2009, Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH) announced that they would be participating in an external peer review, conducted by the Champlain Local Health Integration Network, and led by Dr. Chris Carruthers, former Chief of Staff of the Ottawa Hospital. The report was released to the public on Wednesday evening however CCH had already begun to implement the recommendations directed to them.

26/10/2009

H1N1

For the latest updates and information about the H1N1 flu virus, click here

26/10/2009

Respiratory Therapist Week – October 26 – 30

Please join us in celebrating Respiratory Therapist (RT) week October 26 – 30th.

25/10/2009

Dreams Do Come True

Wine & Cheese and Silent Auction
Saturday, November 21, 2009, 6:30pm - 9:00pm

Supporting Cornwall Community Hospital Foundation

08/09/2009

Vacant Position on the Volunteer Hospital Board of Directors

The Governance Committee of Cornwall Community Hospital is seeking candidates for one vacant position on the volunteer Hospital Board of Directors.

22/08/2009

Cornwall Hospital Triathlon/Duathlon/5km Run

Cornwall Community Hospital is pleased to announce that it will be hosting a triathlon in 2009. This will be the seventh consecutive year that Cornwall has welcomed athletes – both youth and adults – from across Ontario, Western Quebec and Northern New York to compete in the triathlon.

19/05/2009

CCH celebrates the beginning of construction!

The official commencement of construction of Cornwall Community Hospital’s capital redevelopment project was celebrated with a groundbreaking ceremony and a commemorative shovel entering the ground on Tuesday, May 19, 2009.

27/04/2009

Reducing Health Care Associated Infections

Research shows that hand hygiene is the single most effective way to reduce the risk of healthcare-associated infections, and CCH has demonstrated a strong commitment to ensuring the overall safety and wellbeing of patients.

01/04/2009

Cornwall Community Hospital goes 100% smoke-free!

Cornwall, Ontario – April 1st 2009 marks a healthy change for Cornwall Community Hospital as it becomes a 100% smoke-free environment. The McConnell Avenue site has been smoke-free for one (1) year and as of April the smoke free policy will extend to the Second Street site as well.

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