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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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Registration Clerk Amiedawn Esford can now assign inpatient beds using the Emergency Department Information System (EDIS) instead of waiting for a paper form to arrive.

December 4, 2013

Addressing Gridlock: Innovative solutions to improve patient flow rolling out across KGH

It's been about six months since new work began at Kingston General Hospital to tackle the problem of gridlock. Now, some innovative solutions are being implemented that are expected to help improve patient flow. Each of the changes is the result of...

KGH staff standing for group photo around large cheque of $29,672.32 for Relay for Life

December 1, 2013

Teams from KGH Raise $29,672.32 in 2013 Relay for Life

There were a number of Kingston General Hospital Relay for Life team members on hand for the presentation of funds raised during the 2013 event held in June. The KGH teams collectively raised $29,672.32. "When people join together with a real passion...

Kathleen McKee, Registered Nurse, (front) gets some hands-on training on how to use a cabinet from Melanie Foisy, Clinical Educator, on the Davies 4 Intensive Care Unit at Kingston General Hospital.

November 25, 2013

Automated Drug Cabinet project hits milestone

It's a busy time for the Automated Drug Cabinet projectat Kingston General Hospital. Kidd 5 just went live with a new cabinet on October 30 and staff on Kidd 6 are slated to begin using the system on November 19. Connell 10 will follow a week later...

Lynn Brown from Kawartha Credit Union in Kingston presents a cheque to KGH Auxiliary campaign organizers during the kick off event.

November 25, 2013

Teddy Bear launch

The Kingston General Hospital Auxiliary runs the "Show Children You Care" Teddy Bear campaign in partnership with Kawartha Credit Union and this year, the funds will go towards purchasing a cardiac monitor and a CO2 monitor for pediatric oncology...

The recently renovated Wellness Centre open for staff at KGH this past Spring.

November 21, 2013

KGH strikes Silver in this year’s OHA Quality Healthcare Workplace Awards

Kingston General Hospital is celebrating Silver in the latest Quality Healthcare Workplace Awards. The annual awards were handed out at the Ontario Hospital Association's HealthAchieve conference earlier this month in Toronto. "A silver designation...

This AED near the Kidd elevators in our main lobby is one of four installed around KGH

November 8, 2013

Automated External Defibrillators installed

Airports have them. Shopping malls and schools have them. Even golf courses and casinos have them handy. Now Kingston General Hospital has stepped up and installed four Automated External Defibrillators in some of our busiest spaces. "AEDs are...

One of the biggest changes will be the addition of some soft armchairs next to The Atrium’s windows to take advantage of the natural light.

November 8, 2013

The Atrium to get a fresh new look

The fabric has been measured, the paint picked and some new pieces of furniture selected. Starting later this month, work will begin to freshen up the dining areas of The Atrium. "Staff have let us know they would like this popular space to be...

CEO Leslee Thompson took part in the week's first Virtual Forum on Monday. The forums are being broadcast via the internet and will be running all week in the Kidd 9 Conference Room for staff.

October 30, 2013

Canadian Patient Safety Week at KGH

For five straight days, healthcare providers across Canada and the world will be tuning in for Canadian Patient Safety Week and its series of popular online Virtual Forums. Each forum is a live online presentation and discussion by leaders and...

Luis Fernandez from Alwind Industries (left) helping install new windows on Watkins 5.

October 30, 2013

New windows for KGH’s oldest building

You may have noticed a giant truck parked next to the Watkins wing at Kingston General Hospital these days and it contains over 80 new windows that are being installed on the north side of our historic Watkins building. The work is part of the Energy...