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Activist. Advocate. Innovator. Meghan Engbretson fits all three categories but the advocate role best fits the Infection Control Practitioner whose activities speak loudly for patients and safe health care. With COVID-19 setting a hectic pace for the...
For the last few years, it was a type of cancer treatment you would have to travel to Ottawa or Toronto to receive, but now orthovoltage is once again available here at Kingston General Hospital. Orthovoltage is a type of radiation that is strong...
COVID-19 is a dangerous, worldwide pathogen, stressing health systems and requiring novel thinking to help those sick enough to require mechanical ventilation. Dr. John Muscedere, a researcher at Kingston General Health Research Institute, is working...
There were a number of Kingston General Hospital Relay for Life team members on hand for the presentation of funds raised during the 2013 event held in June. The KGH teams collectively raised $29,672.32. "When people join together with a real passion...
The sooner patients needing rehabilitation can access this care after having a stroke, the better their health outcomes will be, including regaining their independence and integrating back into their communities. Before stroke team members from...
The Kingston General Hospital Auxiliary wrapped up another successful Teddy Bear Campaign this past holiday season, raising tens of thousands of dollars to help purchase patient care equipment for the pediatric program at Kingston Health Sciences...
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...
The Kingston General Hospital Auxiliary runs the "Show Children You Care" Teddy Bear campaign in partnership with Kawartha Credit Union and this year, the funds will go towards purchasing a cardiac monitor and a CO2 monitor for pediatric oncolog
There will be street closures and changes around the Kingston General Hospital site from 7 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 31 through Thursday, Sept. 17 due to construction outside of Botterell Hall. During this time period, George Street will be closed from...
The weather is warming up and soon road construction season will be upon us. This year it will have a greater impact on Kingston General Hospital as the City of Kingston will begin a project to replace the infrastructure under most of the streets...