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Monday, November 27, 2023
RVH’s New “Pink Zone” project catching attention of area hospitals

Monday, November 27, 2023
COVID-19 outbreak on GBGH’s 1 North unit declared over

Monday, November 27, 2023
COVID-19 Community Risk Level in Simcoe Muskoka increases to high

Wednesday, November 22, 2023
OSMH declares COVID-19 outbreak on inpatient unit

Wednesday, November 22, 2023
COVID-19 Outbreak Lifted at SMMH

Wednesday, November 22, 2023
CGMH to launch ED pilot project booking system for coughs, colds and minor injuries

Tuesday, November 21, 2023
COVID-19 outbreak on GBGH’s 2 East unit declared over

Monday, November 20, 2023
COVID-19 outbreak on GBGH’s 2 North unit declared over

Monday, November 20, 2023
RVH Decommissions Pandemic Response Unit for Relocation to CFB Borden

Friday, November 17, 2023
MAHC Receives Additional Bed Funding

Friday, November 17, 2023
RVH receives Using Blood Wisely Designation

Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Preventing falls in older adults: What more can we do?

Wednesday, November 15, 2023
GBGH declares COVID-19 outbreak on 2 East inpatient unit

Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Visiting Restrictions at SMMH Due to COVID-19 Outbreak

Tuesday, November 14, 2023
COVID-19 Outbreak Declared at SMMH

Monday, November 13, 2023
COVID-19 Outbreak Declared Over On CGMH’s Medical Unit

Monday, November 13, 2023
GBGH declares COVID-19 outbreak on 1 North inpatient unit

Monday, November 13, 2023
RVH announces new Vice President, Clinical

Thursday, November 09, 2023
OSMH initiates first step in Site Selection process for new hospital

Wednesday, November 08, 2023
COVID-19 XBB and flu vaccines available in Simcoe Muskoka

Wednesday, November 01, 2023
RVH and York University Sign MOU to Promote Academic Teaching and Applied Research



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