Media Releases

 
Date
Story
  November 10, 2008 CELEBRATING NEW CONSTRUCTION AT KINGSTON GENERAL HOSPITAL
  November 10, 2008 “Give the Gift of Health Care” this holiday season
  November 6, 2008 Shared innovation improves access to information and efficiency for regional cancer patients
  October 20, 2008 New patient-specific guide revolutionizes orthopaedic surgeries to benefit younger, active patient
  October 20, 2008 KGH announces new Board of Directors
  September 25, 2008 Chief of Staff announces retirement
  September 22, 2008 Together We Can Campaign Reaches $55 Million
  September 19, 2008 KGH seeks to fill Board vacancies
  September 18, 2008 KGH granted additional operating funds
  September 4, 2008 KGH seeks community input as it selects new President and CEO
  August 12, 2008 KGH announces new Board Chair
  July 11, 2008 Ontario appoints supeverisor for KGH
  July 10, 2008 Contract awarded for KGH redevelopment project
  July 10, 2008 Backgrounder on Kingston General Hospital project
  June 4, 2008 Donors to UHKF set new record
  May 13, 2008 Kingston researchers repeat international nutrition survey for critically ill patients
  April 29, 2008 Kingston-led research results in national guidelines
  April 28, 2008 Summer volunteer program lets teens explore health-care professions
  April 17, 2008 Kingston’s university hospitals leading the way
  April 11, 2008 Patients to benefit from new Cardiac Sciences Unit
  April 8, 2008 GIDRU researchers honoured at international scientific convention
  April 7, 2008 Request for proposals closed on Kingston General Hospital project
  April 7, 2008 Backgrounder on Kingston General Hospital project
  April 2, 2008 Catalyst Delivers SAP® Mobile Application, Web Dynpro to Kingston General Hospital
  March 31, 2008 Local health-care providers disclose salaries
  March 28, 2008 Kingston hospitals support Earth Hour
  March 11, 2008 Teaching excellence receives national recognition
  March 06, 2008 Kingston This Week: More than one option for immediate medical help
  March 06, 2008 New Kingston location allows essential program to help more people in communities across the province
  February 12, 2008 Cardiac program grows at KGH to return normal pace of life to cardiac patients
  January 22, 2008 KGH continues to focus on nursing recruitment
  January 18, 2008 Obstetrics journal study first of many from special prenatal research group
  December 6, 2007 Whig: City of Kingston supports hospital pledge in principle
  November 21, 2007 National and provincial leaders to examine medical wait times at joint conference
  November 19, 2007 KGH partners with rural organization to provide IT solutions now and down the road
  November 13, 2007 Hospitals honour Veterans for their contribution to health care
  November 12, 2007 Teddy bears to bring the gift of comfort to young patients
  November 6, 2007 Cardiologist recognized with national Distinguished Teacher Award
  November 1, 2007 Main lobby to reopen Nov. 2
  November 1, 2007 Leak causes closure to front lobby, some services at KGH today
  October 31, 2007 Surgeon granted interdisciplinary breast cancer fellowship
  October 30, 2007 City of Belleville becomes third municipality to support Kingston hospitals’ redevelopment with $820,000 pledge
  October 26, 2007 Former medical director and cardiologist appointed to Honorary Medical Staff
  October 25, 2007 Hastings County declares support for Kingston hospitals’ redevelopment with $654,000 pledge
  October 25, 2007 KFL&A emergency committee hosts large-scale mass casualty exercise
  October 22, 2007 People want municipalities to support redevelopment
  October 2, 2007 Community urged to heed visitation policy
  October 1, 2007 Heart failure clinic to circulate expertise throughout the region
  September 19, 2007 Gold ribbons aim to raise awareness during Childhood Cancer Awareness Week
  September 4, 2007 Streamlined discharge process better for patients, while relieving pressures at KGH
  August 24, 2007 Acute care report paints accurate picture of Kingston General Hospital
  June 28, 2007 KGH temporarily amends visiting hours to help stop spread of bacteria
  June 21, 2007 Mcguinty Government Delivers Strengthened Health Care Services For Kingston Area Residents
  June 20, 2007 KGH Governors applaud plan to improve system
  June 15, 2007 Public urged to join fight against bugs
  June 12, 2007 Public invited to tour Canada’s first parliament building during First Capital celebrations
  June 11, 2007 Kingston General Hospital Auxiliary donates almost $830,000 to hospital
  June 4, 2007 Kingston hospitals integrate planning services
  May 31, 2007 KGH celebrates successful nursing recruitment campaign, launches new website
  May 24, 2007 New communications tool to improve quality of work life for hospital staff
  May 17, 2007 Plagues, politicians and prisoners of war abound
  May 11, 2007 New emergency committee focuses on community collaboration
  May 10, 2007 Province funds more orthopedic pediatric surgeries
  May 8, 2007 Two KGH-led research projects awarded Nursing Innovation Grants
  May 7, 2007 Kingston nurses celebrate their profession
  May 1, 2007 Noted allergist receives lifetime achievement award
  April 25, 2007 Surgeon awarded prestigious teaching award
  April 24, 2007 Surveillance system to link health-care worker illness with infectious outbreaks
  April 23, 2007 The gift of life is just a signature away
  April 16, 2007 Palliative care project expands across province
  March 30, 2007 Local health-care providers disclose salaries
  March 28, 2007 100 Nurses campaign reaches initial goal
  March 20, 2007 KGH lifts norovirus precautions
  March 19, 2007 KGH, police team up to teach parents about Internet predators
  March 12, 2007 KGH investigates gastrointestinal outbreak
  February 16, 2007 Military, hospital join forces
  February 2, 2007 Kingston General Hospital's future unveiled
  February 2, 2007 Critical care crunch cancels surgery
  February 1, 2007 New rapid response team RACEs into action
  January 25, 2007 Kingston-led international survey to study nutrition therapy for critically ill
  January 24, 2007 Hospital specialists applaud provincial screening program for colorectal cancer
  January 10, 2007 Board supports aggressive measures to address capacity issues at KGH
  January 08, 2007 KGH launches 100 Nurses in 100 Days recruitment campaign
  December 22, 2006 Hospital hours for the holiday season
  December 21, 2006 KGH study published today in New England Journal of Medicine
  December 20, 2006 Surgeries cancelled today at KGH due to lack of critical care beds
  December 18, 2006 Be prepared if visiting emergency departments during the holiday season
  December 15, 2006 KGH receives three-year accreditation
  December 13, 2006 KGH to invest in ambulance services
  December 11, 2006 Kingston's university hospitals receive largest ever corporate gift with $1 million pledge from Empire Life
  December 7, 2006 Critical care researchers land $13M in funding
  November 13, 2006 Teddy bears to "light up" the holiday season for youngest hospital patients
  November 7, 2006 Auxiliary volunteers honoured for service
  October 22, 2006 Black Tie Gala raises money for Cancer Centre
  October 13, 2006 Queen's University and Kingston General Hospital (KGH) launch major new cost-saving energy facility
  October 12, 2006 Major Disaster Exercise Strenghtens Kingston's Emergency Readiness
  August 2, 2006 Surgeries cancelled due to equipment failure
  June 21, 2006 KGH named "high performer" in 2006 report
  June 21, 2006 Board celebrates achievements in performance
  June 21, 2006 KGH appoints Board of Directors for 2006/07
  June 6, 2006 General surgery program best in Ontario
  June 1, 2006 Creative arts students help promote accessibility
  May 30, 2006 Hospital make grounds smoke-free
  May 29, 2006 KGH receives $500,000 donation from Auxiliary
  May 25, 2006 Ontario to Invest In Expansion and Improvements to Kingston's Cancer Centre of Southeastern Ontario and SUpport Hotel Dieu Hospital's Renovations With a Planning and Design Grant
  May 25, 2006 Ontario Makes Major Investment in Kingston Hospitals
  May 03, 2006 Noted oncologist to speak at first-ever oncology nursing conference
  April 26, 2006 Transplant recipient urges residents to sign organ donor cards
  April 25, 2006 Kingston hospitals launch joint volunteer recruitment campaign
  April 19, 2006 City-wide dinner brings Kingston's nurses together
  April 18, 2006 New testing to detect MRSA earlier
  April 4, 2006 Post-menopausal women sought for new clinical trial
  March 31, 2006 Breast screening celebrates 15 years of saving lives
  March 23, 2006 Hospitals move forward with program integration
  March 21, 2006 Director to probe operating room efficiencies as part of provincial team
  March 15, 2006 Induced hypothermia improves outcome for cardiac arrest patients
  March 13, 2006 Seventh systemic crisis declared for patients awaiting long-term care beds
  March 9, 2006 Hospitals approve new name to better identify role in region’s health care
  March 2, 2006 Hospitals’ new child-friendly playrooms aim to minimize traumatic effects of illness and hospitalization
  Feb. 28, 2006 Study uncovers what matters most in end-of-life care
  Feb. 27, 2006 Director of palliative care receives Premier’s Award
  Feb. 21, 2006 Newly developed software will help track patients through treatment
  Feb. 17, 2006 Data reaffirms safety of hormone therapy for symptomatic menopausal women
  Feb. 14, 2006 Number of patients awaiting long-term care grows, Ministry declares another systemic crisis
  Feb. 13, 2006 KGH proud of innovative wait list tool
  Feb. 13, 2006 Head of surgery to stress patient safety as new president of Ontario College
  Feb. 07, 2006 Cancer centre expansion will assist in further improvements to care
  Feb. 03, 2006 SA/DV program now treats pediatric population
  Jan 25, 2006 Auxiliary programs brightens care for patients
  Jan. 12, 2006 Hospitals work together on surgical coverage
  Jan. 10, 2006 Advanced practice nurse oversees new anticoagulation program