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Twice the robots, twice the care.

In the operating rooms at KHSC, surgery is starting to look more like science fiction. From behind the console of the new Da Vinci Xi robotic surgery system, surgeons can perform minimally invasive procedures with precision, ease and accuracy, doubling the capacity of a program already transforming hundreds of lives across Southeastern Ontario each year.

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Jenilee Feddema, RN, and Dr. Albert Jin in our Emergency Department where specialized stroke care often begins for patients.

December 24, 2014

KGH earns a second Stroke Distinction Award

To stay a top performer in health care, there can be no resting on your laurels. That’s why our Stroke Program recently took part in another rigorous accreditation process to see how well we are serving our patients and their families. Surveyors from...

A sneak peek of the new map of KGH that was developed as part of the overall wayfinding project.

December 17, 2014

Wayfinding project to roll out in the New Year

Starting in January Kingston General Hospital will be a lot easier to navigate for patients and families. That’s when you’ll start to see our new wayfinding system roll out, as new signage and maps will begin to appear around the hospital. This work...

The new insulin pen is now in use across the hospital.

December 17, 2014

New insulin needle to help improve safety

Insulin is an often used drug at Kingston General Hospital as it’s given to an average of 160 patients each day. Now, we have a new insulin pen in place across the hospital that will help ensure the drug is delivered more safely for both patients and...

Members of the Radiation Therapy team make adjustments to the cancer centre’s new Linear Accelerator for patient Lance Sheppard

December 9, 2014

Cutting-edge radiation therapy offers patients customized cancer care close to home

Cancer patients at Kingston General Hospital are now benefitting from a new high-tech treatment option. The Cancer Centre of Southeastern Ontario (CCSEO) at KGH has acquired a new state-of-the-art radiation therapy machine that provides specialized...

Work crews were busy last week putting the final touches on the refreshed George Street area.

December 2, 2014

George Street now open

After several months of construction, George Street is now open. Construction crews finished the difficult work of excavation and laying new sewers and now the street is open to pedestrians and traffic. “This project has gone so smoothly thanks to a...

November 25, 2014

KGH wins Canada’s Passion Capitalists Award

It’s official. Kingston General Hospital is one of 10 Canadian organizations to be named winners of the Canada’s Passion Capitalists Awards. Last week, we revealed that KGH was one of 17 finalists for the national award that celebrates organizations...

Midwifery services expanded at KGH to support mums and babies

November 18, 2014

Midwifery services to expand in 2015

KGH and the Community Midwives of Kingston are taking another step forward in their ongoing partnership to provide services to mothers and babies in our region. Midwifery services will be expanding in Kingston in 2015 as two new Midwives have been...

WestJet, Canadian Tire, Sleep Country and Cadillac Fairview are among this year's contenders. The winners will officially be announced on Thursday, November 20 in Toronto.

November 18, 2014

KGH a finalist for national ‘passion’ award

Whether through our work, training or volunteering, we each bring a unique passion to KGH. Now KGH has been recognized for that passion by being named one of 17 national finalists for Canada’s Passion Capitalists Awards, a national award program that...

KGH has been recognized with two awards for our efforts to improve the workplace for our staff. Amongst our efforts, KGH offers lunchtime yoga classes for employees.

November 11, 2014

KGH celebrates Gold and Silver workplace and wellness awards

Over the past few years, Kingston General Hospital has been busy striving to meet our strategic goal of making KGH one of the best places to work. These efforts are paying dividends and this past week they earned us two significant awards. The first...