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Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre

RVH is a regional health centre in Barrie, Ontario, located 80 kilometres north of Toronto For more information visit www.rvh.on.ca

As the largest hospital in the region of Simcoe Muskoka, RVH’s team of over 350 physicians, 2,500 employees and 1,000 volunteers provides exceptional care and specialty services to almost half a million residents. RVH is focused on delivering high-quality, safe care that puts patients and their families first.

01/14/2026

Looking for a rewarding career? RVH is hiring Skilled Trades Professionals!

Join us for our Facilities Open House on January 22, 2026, from 3–7 p.m.

📍 Enter through the main entrance and visit the booth at the Gathering Place.

What’s happening:
✅ Meet the Facilities team
✅ Tour the department
✅ See the tools
✅ Bring your resume for on-the-spot interviews

🎉 Enjoy free pizza, and the first 5 people to arrive will receive a $50 gift card!

RVH is currently hiring Plant Mechanics & a Plumber!
Future opportunities with the Facilities team may include Electrician, Plumber, Millwright, Carpenter, Locksmith, and Painter.

RVH offers:
✔ Benefits
✔ Paid vacation
✔ Pension plan
✔ Overtime opportunities in a safe, modern environment

👉 Learn more: https://www.rvh.on.ca/facilites-open-house

Your future starts here at RVH!

01/09/2026

⛔ Temporary Road Closure ⛔

As part of RVH’s ongoing work to upgrade our medical imaging equipment, a new MRI will be delivered and installed at the health centre tomorrow, Saturday, January 10.

To safely complete the work, a portion of the road between the Main and Emergency entrances will be closed from approximately 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

• No vehicle or pedestrian access through the closed area
• Main Entrance will be accessible only via Gallie Court
• Emergency Entrance will be accessible only via Georgian Drive
• Bus stops will be temporarily moved to Simcoe Entrance
• Barrie Transit buses will be re-routed on property
• Security, signage and traffic control will be onsite during the day

Thank you for your patience as we work to enhance care for our patients.

01/02/2026

Need care for cough, cold, or flu‑like symptoms this weekend? 🤧

The ⭐ new ⭐ Weekend Cold & Flu Clinic is open at RVH Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m.–5 p.m in partnership with the Barrie and Area Ontario Health Team.

Book an arrival time to be seen by local family doctors in our Pink Zone— open to everyone, regardless of your primary care status.
➡ https://redcap.rvh.on.ca/redcap/surveys/?s=CW9LTWE3ETMMHCY8
Select Weekend (Cold and Flu Only)

Patients - please arrive at the Atrium Entrance 15 minutes before your booked time and follow signs to the Pink Zone for triage and registration.

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P.S. If you need non‑urgent care during the week visit 🔗 baoht.ca/unwell

01/01/2026

🎉 RVH marks the start of 2026 with a special arrival!

Baby Jack made his grand entrance at 8:02 a.m. on January 1, weighing 2500 g (5 lbs, 5 oz). Proud parents Adriana and David D’Amico are overjoyed and grateful for his safe arrival. Congratulations and welcome to the world, Jack! 💙✨

12/30/2025

Here for You No Matter the Weather

Severe winter weather continues to impact our region, and we know these conditions can be challenging for everyone. We are grateful to our municipal partners and first responders who are working tirelessly to keep roads and our community safe.

RVH remains fully operational as your regional health and trauma centre. Care is continuing as usual, made possible by the dedication, professionalism, and compassion of Team RVH, who are here to support everyone who needs us.

To ensure safe, reliable care during this time, we have activated our contingency plans to maintain normal operations and support our staff, including accommodations and alternate transportation.

We encourage everyone to travel with care, use available supports, and take extra precautions when moving around.

Thank you to Team RVH for your continued commitment, and to our patients and community for your patience and understanding.

Please continue to monitor local road conditions, look out for one another, and stay safe.

12/29/2025

Please Note: RVH Emergency is experiencing very high patient volumes today.

Our team is working hard to care for everyone who needs us, but wait times may be longer than usual as we prioritize the most urgent and life-threatening cases first. We truly appreciate your patience and understanding.

⏱ Check current Emergency wait times:
https://bi.rvh.on.ca:444/SEQ_PublicFacing/

If your condition is not an emergency, you may receive care faster at:
• A walk-in clinic
• Your primary care provider
• The Regional Virtual Urgent Care Clinic
• Your local pharmacist

You can also book an arrival time for RVH’s Minor Ailment Patient Pathway (MAPP) for minor illnesses and injuries such as:
• Cold, flu, and other respiratory symptoms
• Minor limb injuries
• Urinary tract infections
• Skin infections
https://redcap.rvh.on.ca/redcap/surveys/?s=CW9LTWE3ETMMHCY8

Choosing the right care option helps us care for those who need us most. Thank you for helping everyone get the right care, at the right place and time.

Find more care options at www.baoht.ca

12/25/2025

Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday season!

And a special shout-out to members of Team RVH who give their all 365 days a year providing high-quality patient care. We appreciate you!

12/24/2025

New this season! A weekend clinic at RVH for cold and flu care. 🤧

As flu cases climb, RVH and the Barrie and Area Ontario Health Team (BAOHT) Primary Care Network are partnering to open a Weekend Cold & Flu Clinic to help people access care when it is sometimes the hardest to find.

The clinic will start December 27 and run through March. Local primary care physicians will assess and treat cough, cold, and flu-like symptoms on Saturdays and Sundays in a separate area of the Emergency Department.

You can book an arrival time in advance, which helps reduce the stress of not knowing how long you’ll have to wait. This new service, open to anyone regardless of whether they have a family doctor or not, brings partners together to improve access to non-urgent care while helping keep Emergency available for urgent needs.

🗓 Saturdays & Sundays | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
📍 RVH Emergency Department
Proceed to the ED main entrance for triage and registration 30 minutes prior to your booking arrival time

➡ Booking opens Friday, December 26
To book an arrival time, visit the RVH Emergency Department e-booking portal and select Weekend (Cold and Flu Only)
https://redcap.rvh.on.ca/redcap/surveys/?s=CW9LTWE3ETMMHCY8

Need non-urgent care on weekdays?
🔗 baoht.ca/unwell is a helpful resource showing where to get care when you are feeling unwell, making it easier to find the right option this flu season.

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12/24/2025

If you have a medical emergency over the holidays, RVH is here for you 24/7.

However, if your concern is less urgent, please consider:
• A walk-in clinic
• Your primary care provider
• The Regional Virtual Urgent Care Clinic
• Your local pharmacist
• Calling 8-1-1

You can also book an arrival time for the RVH's Minor Ailment Patient Pathway (MAPP) for minor illnesses and injuries such as:
• Cold, flu, and other respiratory symptoms
• Minor limb injuries
• Urinary tract infections
• Skin infections
https://redcap.rvh.on.ca/redcap/surveys/?s=CW9LTWE3ETMMHCY8 (link in bio)

For more information, visit baoht.ca

12/19/2025

📢 Groundbreaking healthcare news in our region: a new MRI is coming to Innisfil!

RVH is expanding access to advanced diagnostic imaging with the addition of a state-of-the-art MRI to the Rizzardo Health and Wellness Centre in Innisfil, set to be operational by the end of 2026.

This milestone is possible thanks to strong partnerships with the Town of Innisfil, RVH Foundation, the RVH Auxiliary and support from the Ontario Government, all working together to reduce wait times, provide faster answers and improve health outcomes.

The new MRI is designed for sustainability, a better patient experience and will deliver nearly 4,000 additional scans each year—helping meet growing demand across Simcoe Muskoka. It’s another step forward in making life better, with the care you need, close to home.

Read more about how this innovative investment will change care for our region here: https://www.rvh.on.ca/2025/12/a-milestone-for-regional-care-rvh-introduces-innisfils-first-mri-scanner/

12/19/2025

The Barrie Food Bank stopped by RVH to pick up more than 600lbs of non-perishable food generously collected by Team RVH. This heart-felt effort will help families in our community during the holiday season, and we are so proud of the kindness and generosity shown by our team. Thank you to everyone who contributed and made a difference. If you would still like to give, please visit barriefoodbank.org 🎁

12/17/2025

Are you a student or do you know a student who is interested in health research or a future in health care?

Through our Student Program in Applied-Research & Knowledge Building (SPARK) Award, students take part in a competitive, paid 16-week summer research experience where they work alongside RVH researchers on applied research projects that improve patient outcomes and community health — turning classroom learning into meaningful, hands-on impact.

Spend the summer gaining valuable skills, mentorship and experience like two of last year’s SPARK students, Omosede, who studied how treatment decisions are made for patients with acute pulmonary embolism, and Andrew, who evaluated how RVH’s Toxicity Assessment Clinic supports cancer patients experiencing treatment side effects and helps reduce emergency department visits.

Applications are now open:
• General application deadline: February 2, 2026
• Research proposal deadline: March 2, 2026
• Program runs May–August 2026

🎓 Open to Canadian students who have completed at least two years of post-secondary education. Full eligibility criteria available online.

Learn more and apply here ➡️ https://www.rvhresearchinstitute.ca/research-students or share with a student who might be interested.

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