CCH Celebrates 20 Years of Exceptional Care with Annual Report and New Video
2024-07-31
Cornwall Community
Hospital (CCH) is proudly celebrating its 20th anniversary with the release of
its 2023-2024 Annual Report and a commemorative video, reflecting on two
decades of remarkable growth, innovation, and dedication to the healthcare
needs of our communities.
CCH was established in
2004 following the amalgamation of Cornwall’s Hotel Dieu and Cornwall General
hospitals, driven by a vision to provide exceptional, integrated services to
Cornwall, Akwesasne, and the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas, and Glengarry.
Today, in 2024, CCH proudly upholds this vision, continuing to deliver Exceptional
Care. Always.
To celebrate this
milestone, CCH is excited to unveil a special 5-minute commemorative video. The
video guides viewers through the hospital’s journey, featuring interviews with
key figures in our community such as Jim Brownell, Tom and Gail Kaneb, Rosaire
Leger, and Michael Warden, who played pivotal roles in the hospital’s
amalgamation and development. Current doctors also share their insights on
CCH’s present and its future. The video is available on the hospital’s website
at www.cornwallhospital.ca/celebrating20years (or below).
CCH is also excited to
release its 2023-2024 Annual Report, now available at: www.cornwallhospital.ca/en/reports-publications.
Over the past fiscal
year, CCH has continued to manage substantial demands, highlighting the
importance of providing high-quality, innovative consolidated care. The
hospital saw 48,148 Emergency Department visits, performed 96,327 diagnostic
imaging exams, and conducted 7,836 surgeries. CCH provided care to 7,550
inpatients, recorded roughly 60,000 community addiction and mental health
appointments and 57,695 day clinic visits. The hospital also provided 1,740
chemotherapy treatments, 8,114 hemodialysis treatments, and welcomed 588
newborns.
CCH expanded its
workforce by filling 151 positions and recruiting 23 new physicians, bringing
the total to 1,339 staff members and 190 credentialed physicians. The hospital
also supports nearly 190 volunteers and welcomed 200 nursing and paramedic
students.
Significant progress
has been made in CCH’s strategic priorities of Recovery, People, and
Integration. Highlights include the introduction of social workers in the
Emergency Department, advanced stroke treatments, the acquisition of a 3D
mammography machine, and notable strides in Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
with the addition of an Indigenous Patient Navigator. CCH has also introduced a
digital language interpretation service and integrated its electronic health
records with community programs and long-term care facilities to enhance
regional coordination.
“It’s truly
extraordinary to reflect on the journey we began 20 years ago,” said Jeanette
Despatie, President and Chief Executive Officer. “We have transformed from
fragmented services across two sites into a unified, innovative care facility
capable of serving thousands of patients now and into the future, thanks to the
unwavering support and trust from our teams, partners, and communities. We look
forward to building on this vision to meet our community’s evolving healthcare
needs with your ongoing trust and support.”