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CNL and Deep River and District Hospital Support Public Health
19-11-2020 Canadian Nuclear Laboratories donates resources to help Deep River and District Hospital establish COVID-19 testing centre and administer flu clinics. |
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Community Flu Shot Clinics
13-11-2020 The Deep River and District Hospital is excited to be working with our partners at Canadian Nuclear Laboratories and the Renfrew County and District Health Unit to offer community flu shot clinics! |
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Cafeteria Closed to Patients and Visitors
04-11-2020 Effective today, the cafeteria in the Deep River and District Hospital will be closed to patients and visitors. |
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Patient and Family Advisory Council Inviting New Members
02-11-2020 The Patient and Family Advisory Council is inviting new members to share their ideas, and to do so safely from the comfort of home. |
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Respiratory Outbreak Cleared at the Four Seasons Lodge
29-10-2020 Public Health has declared the outbreak of respiratory illness in the Four Seasons Lodge Long-Term Care to be over. Testing was completed to confirm that the illness was not COVID-19 or influenza. |
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Respiratory Outbreak Declared at the Four Seasons Lodge
21-10-2020 At this time, the cause of the outbreak is not suspected to be COVID-19 or influenza, and testing has been done to rule out both.
In order to protect our residents and staff, all visitation has been suspended. |
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Adjustments to Visiting and Short-Stay Absences
09-10-2020 With the arrival of the ‘second wave’ of the COVID-19 pandemic across Renfrew County, health care organizations are taking serious steps to stop the spread of the virus in order to protect patients, residents, and staff. |
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Breast Cancer Screening Remains as Important as Ever
01-10-2020 The Deep River and District Hospital (DRDH) has resumed mammography services and the Ontario Breast Screening Program, in time to celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October. |
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DRDH to Receive Infrastructure Funding
01-10-2020 The Ministry of Health has confirmed funding approval for the Deep River and District Hospital (DRDH) to receive just over $925,000 in much needed infrastructure funding, under the Health Infrastructure Renewal Fund (HIRF). |
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Four Seasons Lodge Celebrates Residents' and Family Council Week
14-09-2020 Across Ontario, long-term care homes are set to celebrate the first Resident’s Council Week, which will begin on September 14, 2020. |
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Entry Moving to Main Entrance
03-09-2020 The single entrance to the Hospital and Family Health Team has now moved to the Main Entrance (by the Gift Shop). |
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Safe Outings Now Possible for Four Seasons Lodge Residents
01-09-2020 Following the advice of the Chief Medical Officer of Health, residents can now spend time away from the Four Seasons Lodge for either day-trips or overnight absences. |
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DRDH Seeking Feedback from Patients
24-08-2020 If you have received care at either the Hospital or Family Health Team over the last 5 months, we are inviting you to provide feedback by completing a short survey. |
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An Update on Emergency Operations - 5 Months into the COVID-19 Pandemic
17-08-2020 Reaching 5 months of pandemic emergency operations, the Hospital, Long-Term Care, and Family Health Team are looking to share a summary of the changes and hard work the organization has undertaken in response to COVID-19. |
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The Four Seasons Lodge Adopts a New Resident
22-07-2020 The Four Seasons Lodge is thrilled to announce the arrival of their newest resident – Cesar, the cat. |
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Visitation Expanding for Hospital and Long-Term Care
21-07-2020 A phased resumption of visitors is being continued at the Hospital and Long-Term Care. We look forward to expanding visitation for our patients and residents, while maintaining health and safety. |
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Masks Required Under Public Health Directive
15-07-2020 The Renfrew County and District Health Unit released a local directive requiring masks be worn in enclosed public spaces. Anyone coming to the Hospital, Four Seasons Lodge, or Family Health Team is reminded to wear a mask. |
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New Doctor for DRDH Emergency Department
08-07-2020 DRDH is very pleased to welcome a new physician to our community. Dr. Robert Suttie has been successfully recruited to work in the DRDH Emergency Department under the Emergency Department Recruitment Program. |
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DRDH Resumes OBSP and Mammography Services
02-07-2020 Beginning the week of July 6, the mammography and Ontario Breast Screening Program will resume services. New referrals are being accepted, and patients that are due for a mammogram are encouraged to make an appointment. |
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DRDH Prepares for Gradual Resumption of Services
25-06-2020 The resumption of services at DRDH will begin with Diagnostic Imaging (x-ray and ultrasound services). Beginning the week of June 29, the department will begin completing those tests that were delayed due to the pandemic. |
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DRDH to Gradually Resume Visiting for ALC Patients and Family Caregivers
22-06-2020 For this first phase of visiting, we will be gradually welcoming back visitors classified as “family caregivers or care partners”, as well as visitors for Alternate Level of Care (ALC) patients. |
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Visits to Resume at Long-Term Care Home
15-06-2020 Beginning on June 18, one visit per week per Resident may be coordinated. In order for safety to be maintained during visits, a number of public health measures will be put in place to protect residents, visitors, and staff. |
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Hospitals in the Champlain Region Slowly and Safely Increasing Scheduled Activity
10-06-2020 Hospitals in the Champlain Region are taking a safe, coordinated, and gradual approach to increasing scheduled services, which were postponed at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. |
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Expanded COVID-19 Testing In Renfrew County
04-06-2020 COVID-19 testing is being offered at various locations in communities across our region through the RC VTAC. Testing is not being done in the Deep River and District Hospital (DRDH)’s Emergency Department. |
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Universal Masking Implemented at Deep River and District Hospital and North Renfrew Family Health Team
14-05-2020 Effective May 14, universal masking is in effect at the Hospital and Family Health Team. All staff, patients, visitors, and persons in the building will be required to wear a mask at all times. |
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DRDH Celebrates Nursing Week 2020
11-05-2020 As our organization is celebrating Nursing Week a little differently this year, we are asking that members of the community send us “virtual hugs” that we can share. |
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RC VTAC Results in 74% of Patients Avoiding a Likely Emergency Department Visit
29-04-2020 Early data shows that 74% of patients assessed by the Renfrew County Virtual Triage and Assessment Centre would otherwise likely visit an Emergency Department and/or call 9-1-1 to address non-emergency health concerns. |
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DRDH Reminds Community to Seek Care if Needed
22-04-2020 DRDH wants to remind our community to continue to come to the hospital, or contact your primary care provider, if you have a serious health concern. Stay on top of your well-being and please seek care if needed.
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Four Seasons Lodge Launches New Program to Bring Residents a Taste of Home
17-04-2020 The Four Seasons Lodge is launching a new program to bring Residents a “Taste of Home”. Families and friends are being asked to share favourite or famous recipes so that our staff can make them together with the Residents. |
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Renfrew County Virtual Triage and Assessment Centre Assesses Approximately 1,500 Patients Since Go-Live
15-04-2020 The RC VTAC has now assessed 1,500 patients since it launched in late March. Care is provided 24/7 to Renfrew County residents who do not have a family physician or cannot access their family physician. |
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Keep Primary Care Your Primary Call
14-04-2020 If you have a family doctor or primary care provider such as a nurse practitioner, please keep them as your primary point of contact for your health care needs. |
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Stay Safe this Easter Weekend
09-04-2020 DRDH would like to wish everyone in our community a safe and enjoyable Easter weekend. Please remember to make adjustments to how you celebrate holidays and other occasions during this COVID-19 pandemic. |
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COVID-19 Precautions Lead to Changes in Laboratory and X-Ray Services
31-03-2020 The Deep River and District Hospital is implementing additional measures to help limit the spread of COVID-19. Outpatient laboratory blood tests and x-rays will now be completed by appointment only. |
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New Pandemic Healthcare Service: Renfrew County Virtual Triage and Assessment Centre
27-03-2020 In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Renfrew County Virtual Triage and Assessment Centre (RC VTAC) has launched today to strengthen access to primary care for all Renfrew County residents. |
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Deep River Hospital is Looking for Donations of PPE and Other Supplies
27-03-2020 The organization is reaching out to the community for surplus unopened, and unexpired PPE, such as masks and gloves, which could be donated to the Deep River and District Hospital. |
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DRDH Urges Individuals to Help Protect our Community from COVID-19
22-03-2020 We can all do our part in preventing the spread of COVID-19. Everyone should be practicing social distancing of 2 meters to reduce their exposure to other people. Please be kind to each other and help out those most in need. |
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Local Physicians Add Additional Support for Rostered Patients This Weekend
20-03-2020 Prior to seeking care in the Emergency Department this weekend, if you are a rostered patient of a Deep River physician or NP, you have the option to call 613-401-4694 before presenting to the Emergency Department. |
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A Message to Family Health Team Patients
18-03-2020 Please note that due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic that our clinic will be doing things differently to help contain the spread of COVID-19 and keep our patients safe. |
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DRDH Implements Additional COVID-19 Precautions
17-03-2020 Non-essential services are being suspended or reduced, in line with provincial and regional direction, to ensure the organization has the capacity to respond to increased care needs in relation to COVID-19. |
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Visitors and Volunteers Restricted for Hospital and Long-Term Care
15-03-2020 Visitors and volunteers are not permitted at the Deep River and District Hospital and the Four Seasons Lodge Long-Term Care Home at this time. If you are seeking emergency care, only one person may accompany each patient. |
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COVID-19 Precautions Implemented at DRDH
13-03-2020 If you suspect you have symptoms of COVID-19 (fever, cough, shortness of breath), please stay home, isolate yourself from others, and contact the Renfrew County and District Health Unit at 613-735-8653, extension 555. |
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DRDH Partners with Deep River Police for Training Exercise
26-02-2020 On February 26, 2020, DRDH and the Deep River Police Department, with help from students from Algonquin College’s Police Foundations Program, carried out a training exercise related to violence in the workplace. |
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DRDH Proudly Showcases Exemplary Standing Status
25-02-2020 DRDH has been Accredited with Exemplary Standing by Accreditation Canada, and the full report is now available. |
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New Laboratory System Goes Live at DRDH
24-02-2020 The Deep River and District Hospital's Omnitech Laboratory Information System (LIS) has now been replaced with a Regional Cerner Millennium solution. |
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Gastric Outbreak Cleared
13-02-2020 Public Health has declared the outbreak of gastric illness to be over. As such, visiting restrictions are no longer in effect. |
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Join the Board - You Can Change the Future of Health Care
12-02-2020 The Board for the Hospital, Family Health Team, and Long-Term Care is looking to appoint Board Members to act on behalf of our communities and be ambassadors for the organization. |
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DRDH Celebrates Staff Service and Presents Peer Recognition Award
11-02-2020 On
February 7, 2020, the annual Employee Recognition
Event took place where the staff service and peer recognition awards are presented. |
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2019 Novel Coronavirus: Information for Patients and Visitors
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Visiting Restrictions in Effect due to Gastric Outbreak
03-02-2020 Due to an outbreak of gastric illness, visiting restrictions have been put in place to prevent further spread of the illness. |
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Second Outbreak Declared at DRDH
29-01-2020 On the afternoon of January 29, a gastric outbreak was declared on the Deep River and District Hospital’s medical floor by Public Health. |
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Outbreak Over at DRDH
21-01-2020 On the afternoon of January 21, the gastric outbreak previously declared on the Deep River and District Hospital’s medical floor is now over. |
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Outbreak Declared at DRDH
17-01-2020 A gastric outbreak has been declared on the hospital’s medical floor by Public Health. Outbreak precautions have been put into effect to prevent further spread of the illness. |
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Ontario Power Generation Supports Diagnostic Imaging Campaign
09-01-2020 Ontario Power Generation (OPG) has made a donation of $10,000 to the Deep River and District Hospital Foundation’s Focused on You Diagnostic Imaging Major Campaign. |
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