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First of its kind: Family Caregiver Centre now open!

2019-10-30

Many guests from the local community and beyond were at Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH) today for a ribbon cutting and official opening of its newest addition: the Changing CARE: Embrace Family Caregiver Centre. 

Hospital Receives Stellar Accreditation Results

2019-10-24

Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH) is proud to announce that it has been awarded Accreditation with Exemplary Standing by Accreditation Canada. This is the highest level of performance awarded by Council.

If You Build It, They Will Come

2019-09-10

It was five years ago that Cornwall Hospital’s redevelopment project was completed, and thanks to features such as an expanded Emergency Department, updated universal Operating Rooms and Diagnostic Imaging...

P.S.Ws a big help!

2019-08-21

When Sandy’s father, an 83-year-old, had a fever and complained of stomach pain, the staff at his retirement residence called 911 for an ambulance.

Annual General Meeting: Checking in

2019-07-25

Last month, the Cornwall Community Hospital Corporation held its Annual General Meeting. The annual report, “Checking In”, highlights include a financial summary, activity levels, human resources statistics...

Emergency Department Update

2019-05-24

CCH is experiencing a temporary shortage of Emergency Department Physicians. Our current doctors are working extra shifts to ensure proper coverage and care to our community, and we have several new recruits starting July 1

Choosing Wisely

2019-05-15

Unnecessary testing and treatment is a pervasive problem in health care, and is present in virtually every hospital, department and clinic. 

Doctor’s day celebrated at CCH

2019-05-01

There are approximately 31, 500 doctors practising in Ontario, all seeing patients one at a time, making a difference. May 1st is recognized by the provincial government as the official day of appreciation... 

Staff positions identified by different coloured uniforms.

2019-04-09

Patients and families at Cornwall Hospital will now be able to identify hospital staff by the colour of their uniform shirt.

Time is Critically Important

2019-03-04

“I didn’t think I was having a stroke, until I realized my side went numb, and I felt weak,” explains 67 year old Phillip McMillan. He was at his Berwick home, when his body went limp and he could not feel his right side.

CCH receives a $20,000 Bell grant

2019-01-22

Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH) is pleased to receive a $20,000 grant from the Bell Let’s Talk Community Fund to further develop a community pathway for infant and toddler mental health.

Healthier Food Choices

2019-01-17

Cornwall Hospital is starting 2019 on a healthier and lighter foot.

Public Notice

2019-01-08

We have lifted our "lockdown" status and operations are back to normal here at the hospital including in and out access to the building. We thank you for your understanding!

Accessing Cataract Surgery

2019-01-07

"“Seeing is believing” and Cornwall Hospital has cataract surgery time available to help facilitate that.