The holiday season is here again and on behalf of the KGH Board of Directors and everyone who works, learns and volunteers at our hospital, we are delighted to extend to you our warmest wishes.
As another year draws to a close, we have been reflecting on what...Read more
The Kingston General Hospital Auxiliary has wrapped up another successful Teddy Bear Campaign, surpassing their 2015 goal of $20,000. Over the course of the six week campaign the Auxiliary saw more than 200 teddy bears sponsored, each for $100.
The campaign received overwhelming support from the community including donations from...Read more
You’ve likely heard about the Syrian refugee crisis in the news and soon many of these new Canadians will be spending some time in our city. To help prepare, KGH is putting plans into place to support them if they need medical care.
In Kingston, we are expecting to see...Read more
Welcome to Kingston General Hospital's new website, now that you are here, you're sure to be in for a whole new experience. Along with an all-new look and feel, you’ll see the site has our commitment to Patient- and Family-Centred Care written all over it.
“When we decided it was time to...Read more
They aren’t the fancy piece of high-tech equipment you might expect to see rolling through an intensive care unit, but the two refurbished dressers now in use on Kidd 2 are making a big difference for some families that spend time on the unit. They are compassionate care...Read more
The KGH Board of Directors has appointed Jim Flett as the hospital's interim President and CEO starting on January 1, 2016. It is part of a plan worked out by the board and the senior management team to ensure a smooth transition period before a new permanent CEO is hired....Read more
In a hospital that specializes in complex care such as cancer, stroke, cardiac and trauma, a pressure ulcer (also known as a bed sore) may seem like a minor medical condition. But for our patients, they can be quite painful, can lead to infection, and may result in a longer...Read more