Guelph General Hospital

01/23/2026

Taking time this month to learn from each other and deepen our understanding of the Tamil culture.

01/22/2026

It's not the fastest or the most graceful, but have you ever seen a penguin slip? Walk like a penguin to prevent falls and injury.

Tips to ensure safety this winter:
1. Choose shoes with good traction for confident steps
2. Hold handrails for extra support whenever you can
3. Keep your eyes on the path ahead - not on your cell phone!

01/21/2026

Our new mammography unit has arrived at the future home of our community-based medical centre! This unit will be part of our breast imaging program.

Guelph General Hospital is a designated OBSP Breast Assessment site. This means patients referred to a breast assessment clinic will receive all their required diagnostics in one visit.

01/21/2026

01/20/2026

January 20 marks the start of National Non-Smoking Week. A reminder of the importance of smoke-free spaces for health and well-being.

At Guelph General Hospital, we are proud to be scent and smoke-free. To support those with scent sensitivities, we kindly ask that you avoid wearing perfume or scented personal care products. Flowers are welcome, but please avoid highly fragrant varieties such as lilies and hyacinths.

Smoking is not permitted anywhere on hospital grounds. Thank you for helping keep our hospital a safe environment for everyone.

01/19/2026

DYK hot water and other liquids can burn skin as badly as fire does? Burns are a particular risk to young children with their thin skin. In fact, young children under the age of five make up for 60 per cent of burn injuries seen in Emergency Departments. Here are a few tips to lower the risk of burn injuries in young children:

- Keep hot liquids far away from children.
- Take extra care not to spill hot liquids while drinking or carrying them around children.
- When running hot water, manage the temperature. Anything above 49C can burn little hands!
- When possible, keep children away while cooking and preparing meals.
- Keep cords from your kettle out of reach.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/lJjv50XO1sk

01/16/2026

It's people like Lori that make Guelph General Hospital such a special place. Check out this feature from the Ontario Hospital Association and join us in celebrating Lori: https://ow.ly/vmwK50XXqlW

01/14/2026

**Updated** This work was completed on January 19, 2026.

Reminder: If you are coming to our hospital over the next few weeks, please be aware that our main entrance will be temporarily closed on January 17 (from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.) as well as January 19 – 22 (from 5:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.) to accommodate the delivery of large equipment.

01/13/2026

Meet the Chief of Obstetrics & Gynecology at Guelph General Hospital, Dr. Kelly Strode!

01/12/2026

We are officially live with Sectra digital pathology! An important step forward in modernizing how pathology slides are reviewed and reported, with enhanced digital tools to support diagnostic accuracy and collaboration. Learn more about our Lab Medicine modernization project: https://ow.ly/MUnz50XL3nH

01/09/2026

Reminder: If you are coming to our hospital over the next few weeks, please be aware that our main entrance will be temporarily closed on January 10 & 17 (all day) as well as January 13 – 15 & 19 – 22 (from 5:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.) to accommodate the delivery of large equipment.

It’s an exciting time at Guelph General Hospital as we continue to move forward with important construction projects. Learn more: https://ow.ly/aVIi50XMyy4