Arnprior Regional Health

02/06/2026

Public Health has declared a gastrointestinal illness outbreak on our Hospital's Inpatient Unit (IPU).

What we’re doing:

➡️Patients with symptoms are being cared for in a separate isolation area to reduce the risk of spread
➡️ Enhanced cleaning and disinfection measures are in place
➡️ Our Infection Prevention and Control team is closely monitoring the situation

What visitors should know:

➡️Visitors are not permitted for patients in the isolation area
➡️Hand hygiene is especially important: please wash your hands with soap and water - alcohol-based sanitizer is not effective for these illnesses.

Please contact the Inpatient Unit directly if you have any questions.

These measures are precautionary and part of our standard approach to keeping everyone safe. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

02/03/2026

A deeply moving painting dedication took place recently on Arnprior Regional Health’s Inpatient Unit, as family, friends, and members of the nursing team gathered to honour the work of local artist and patient, Lynda Tyler.

The painting, titled "Life", was created by Lynda as a tribute to the ARH staff who supported her during a critical moment in her cancer journey. While receiving end-of-life care on the Inpatient Unit, Lynda experienced a medical emergency. She was successfully resuscitated — an intervention that gave her something she deeply valued: time to say goodbye on her own terms.

When Lynda was no longer able to complete the final details of the painting, fellow artist and longtime friend Kevin Dodds stepped in to finish it, helping bring her vision fully to life.

"Life" now hangs where nurses can see it every day, as a reminder of how important their work is and how deeply it impacts patients and families.

We are honoured to carry her legacy forward.

Read the full story here: https://www.arnpriorregionalhealth.ca/painting-dedication-honours-patients-gratitude-for-arh-care/

01/29/2026

A phenomenal milestone! 👏🏻

01/15/2026

𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗻𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝗔𝗿𝗻𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹

We are working to enhance wayfinding at Arnprior Hospital and are seeking feedback from members of the community.

Please take a moment to complete our short 3-question survey to share your experience, suggestions, and ideas for making it easier to find your way throughout the hospital.

Your input will help us create a more accessible and welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and families.

🔗Provide your feedback here: https://forms.office.com/r/74eX8mc0pT

01/09/2026

Happy birthday to Stewart!

Happy birthday to one of our ADP participants! For more than five years, Stewart has brought laughter and smiles to our program. We hope you have a wonderful day. 🎈

01/08/2026

Congratulations to Audrey!

We were so pleased to present Audrey with her Split the Pot Lottery cheque and even more grateful that she chose the Arnprior Regional Health Foundation as her charity of choice.

Thanks to supporters like Audrey, funds raised through Split the Pot help support vital patient care equipment at Arnprior Regional Health. Every ticket truly makes a difference right here in our community.

Congratulations again, Audrey, and thank you for supporting local healthcare.

01/01/2026

Happy new year! 2025 was a year of incredible progress and collaboration, and we look forward to seeing what 2026 brings for our community.

We are creating a thriving community, together, and will continue to do so in 2026.

Our residents have some words of wisdom for us for the new year!

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from our family to yours!

12/24/2025

Every year for the past nine years, this wonderful group of ladies had made gifts for our residents at the Grove Home.

They call these handwarmers “Twittlemuffs”. Inside the warmers are small fidgets that help the residents keep their hands busy and provide a bit of stimulation.

Along with the Twittlemuffs, the ladies bring ornaments and chocolates for our hardworking staff.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to these women who truly embody the meaning of this season!

12/19/2025

Recent provincial data shows a significant rise in Influenza A cases, with current percent positivity rated as very high.

To help protect patients, staff, and our community during the current increase in Influenza A cases, Arnprior Regional Health is implementing enhanced masking measures.

At the Arnprior & District Memorial Hospital: masks are required for all visitors to the Inpatient Unit (IPU) when entering patient room

At the Grove Home: Masks are required for all visitors to the Home.

Visitors to the Grove Home or the Hospital who are feeling unwell or showing symptoms are strongly encouraged to delay their visit to reduce the risk of spreading illness.

All individuals displaying respiratory symptoms will be asked to wear a mask.

Thank you for helping us maintain a safe and healthy environment for everyone.

12/19/2025

Our Emergency Department is experiencing higher than usual volume. Please be patient, as your wait time may be affected. As a reminder, the sickest patients are always treated first and you may not be seen in the order of arrival.

If you do not have a family physician or nurse practitioner or cannot access your regular primary care provider, you can call Renfrew County Virtual Triage & Assessment Centre at 1-844-727-6404

Thank you to our amazing staff and physicians in the Emergency Department for working incredibly hard to serve our community.

12/08/2025

Our new parking system is officially LIVE!

Where do I enter?
➡️ North Entrance (closest to Robert Simpson)
You MUST take a ticket or scan a multi-day pass to enter.

Where do I exit?
➡️ South

Do I still need to take a ticket if I’m only dropping someone off?
Yes. Every vehicle must take a ticket or scan a pass to enter. (The first 15 minutes are free!)

How do I pay?
💳 Pay debit/credit at the exit gate (tap accepted)
📍 Pay inside at a paystation before you return to your vehicle
💵 Cash payments can be made at Emergency Registration

What are the rates?
0–15 min → Free
30 min → $3
60 min → $4
90 min → $5
Daily max → $6

Are passes available?
There WILL be Multi-Day Pass options (called "Flex Passes") available for purchase at paystations. Please note: as of right now, Flex Passes cannot be purchased - we are still testing this feature. Passes are valid for 365 days.

⭐ Multi-day passes can be used on any days you choose.