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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.

11/17/2025

World Prematurity Day raises awareness about the health challenges faced by babies born before 37 weeks and the importance of a strong healthcare system to support them and their families.

Every year, hundreds of premature babies are cared for by our highly trained team of NICU nurses, physicians and allied health professionals. Their skill and compassion help families feel supported during every step of their baby’s stay.

Our NICU, built in 1997, is much smaller than today’s standards and can feel crowded for families and care teams. Even in this tight space, our team continues to provide exceptional, family-centred care. As our community grows and more complex pregnancies need higher levels of support, expansion of our NICU is essential to give families the space, comfort and privacy they deserve while keeping specialized care close to home.

On World Prematurity Day, we honour the strength of premature infants, celebrate the resilience of families and recognize the dedicated teams who care for them every day.

11/14/2025

RVH marked its 20th annual breakfast update today by bringing together elected officials from across Simcoe Muskoka for an important conversation about the future of healthcare in our region. RVH is growing, innovating and collaborating to meet the needs of a rapidly expanding population.

Leaders heard how RVH is advancing digital solutions, strengthening research and education, creating new patient pathways and building strong community partnerships that improve access and outcomes close to home. These initiatives are part of RVH’s long-term vision to deliver exceptional care today and prepare for tomorrow.

We value the ongoing support of our partners as we work together to build the capacity, expertise and systems that will define the next chapter of healthcare for Simcoe Muskoka.

RVH is ready for what’s next and today’s event showed our community shares that commitment with us. Thank you to our region's elected officials for their ongoing interest, advocacy and partnership.

The City of Barrie Town of Innisfil City of Orillia - Municipality Township of Tiny Tay Township Township of Oro-Medonte Discover Clearview County of Simcoe Doug Downey Doug Shipley Alex Nuttall

11/12/2025

RVH is now accepting abstracts for the 8th Annual IGNITE Applied Health Research Conference!

IGNITE celebrates innovation and collaboration across academia, healthcare and industry, welcoming emerging and established investigators including researchers, clinicians, educators, administrators, students and frontline staff to share impactful research and quality improvement initiatives.

Click the link 🔗 https://redcap.link/Ignite_2026 to submit your abstract online by February 20, 2026, for an opportunity to present orally or as a poster presentation.

Don’t miss your chance to showcase your work and spark new conversations

🗓️ Mark your calendar to join us here at RVH (in Barrie) on May 20 from 8:30 to 12:30 p.m.

11/11/2025

Today, we remember those who fought so bravely for our freedom and honour those who continue to serve. Thank you.

11/10/2025

Caring for Everyone in Our Community 💙

The RVH ED is experiencing extremely high patient volumes at this time. We know waiting is difficult, and we appreciate your patience and understanding while we care for the most urgent patients first.

There may be other ways to get care sooner for non-emergencies at:
• A walk-in clinic
• Your primary care provider
• The Regional Virtual Urgent Care Clinic
• Your local pharmacist

⏱ Check ED wait times: bi.rvh.on.ca:444/SEQ_PublicFacing

Find more care options at baoht.ca
Barrie and Area Ontario Health Team

Helping you choose the right care option supports everyone in our community.

11/07/2025

RVH’s Emergency Department is very busy right now.

You may experience longer wait times, especially for less urgent concerns. Thank you for your patience as we care for those who need us most. 🩵

If it’s not an emergency, you may be seen sooner at:
• A walk-in clinic
• Your primary care provider
• The Regional Virtual Urgent Care Clinic
• Your local pharmacist

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

More care options are listed on the baoht.ca website!

11/05/2025

On November 5, RVH’s Board of Directors Advance Day brought together visionary leaders and guests for a day of thorough and thoughtful discussion.

We were honoured to welcome Matt Anderson and Christine Nuernberger from Ontario Health, who shared their valuable insights on the healthcare landscape followed by a dynamic dialogue with our Board. Thought leaders from Deloitte - Anand Shah and Niraj Dalmia - delivered powerful sessions on fiscal sustainability, as well as the risks and rewards of AI implementation. Additional presentations by RVH’s Dave Brewin, VP of Digital Health, outlined RVH’s principles for AI adoption, while Strategy and Governance Director Shash Ramanna and President and CEO Gail Hunt closed the day with a discussion about organizational effectiveness. Thank you to all presenters and participants. Your contributions are shaping RVH’s future and driving our commitment to excellence.

11/05/2025

Great care starts with great teams.

This week, we are celebrating Medical Radiation Technologists (MRTs) and Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (DMSs) at RVH. Your skill, dedication, and compassion make a difference every day.

Thanks to you, we’ve reached exciting milestones, including launching PET/CT services, installing Bayer Centargo contrast injectors and Rapid AI software, and upgrading our Breast Imaging and Interventional Radiology suites. These accomplishments reflect the teamwork, dedication, and commitment that make Team RVH so special.

And, as RVH continues to grow, we’re looking for more talented imaging professionals to join our team. We offer competitive pay, relocation support, health benefits, vacation, HOOPP pension, professional development, and more.

Apply now!

https://rvh.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/22052

11/01/2025

✨ RVH Career Opportunities!✨
Now is your chance to join ! Here are a few roles we're highlighting this week:

• Anesthesia Assistant
• Registered Nurse, ICU
• Radiation Therapist
• Human Resources Consultant
• Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

Check out these opportunities and many more at ➡️
https://bit.ly/47HKik5

11/01/2025

⛔ Temporary Road Closure ⛔

As part of RVH’s ongoing work to upgrade our medical imaging equipment, an MRI is being removed from the health centre.

To safely complete the work, a portion of the road between the Main and Emergency entrances will be closed today 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, including LINK, 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.

10/31/2025

⛔ Temporary Road Closure ⛔

As part of RVH’s ongoing work to upgrade our medical imaging equipment, a current MRI is being removed from the health centre tomorrow, Saturday, November 1.

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, including LINK, 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.

10/31/2025

We were honoured to welcome Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Vijay Thanigasalam, MPP Andrea Khanjin, Mayor Alex Nuttall, Warden Basil Clarke, and Ward 1 Councillor Clare Riepma to our Live-In Addictions Treatment Centre today, along with our partners in the HART of County of Simcoe.

This Hub Model is part of the Ontario government's Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Treatment (HART) funding that is expanding access to high-quality mental health and addictions care for people facing housing instability, mental health and substance use challenges.

Our 21-day live-in program is proud to be a part of the range of comprehensive treatment and recovery services connecting individuals to the supports they need, when they need them.

This is what exceptional local care looks like - helping individuals find safety, stability and a path forward.

Barrie and Area Ontario Health Team Waypoint Centre For Mental Health Care County
Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin

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201 Georgian Drive
Barrie, ON

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http://www.rvh.on.ca/

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