Brockville General Hospital

03/31/2026

03/30/2026

📢 Final days to apply to join our Board of Directors

Brockville General is inviting community‑minded leaders to join our volunteer Board of Directors—but time is running out. The deadline to apply is tomorrow at 12 p.m.

Learn more about the opportunity and how to apply: www.BrockvilleGeneralHospital.ca/JoinBGHBoard

03/29/2026

The new exhibition from the is now showing at Brockville General Hospital .
20% of all sales from the images sold are donated to the hospital to purchase medical equipment.
If you would like to purchase any of the works, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator at 613 345 5649 ext. 52028 or email erogers@brockvillegeneralhospital.ca

03/28/2026

March is the Pharmacy Appreciation Month 💊

It is an opportunity to recognize the essential role hospital pharmacy teams play in delivering safe, effective, and patient-centered care.

Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams to optimize medication therapy, prevent adverse drug events, and ensure continuity of care across the patient journey.

In fast-paced and high-acuity environments, their expertise in clinical decision-making, medication safety, and operational efficiency is critical to achieving positive patient outcomes.

This month serves as a meaningful reminder to acknowledge their dedication, professionalism, and the integral value they bring to the healthcare system every day.

03/27/2026

The next step in your healthcare career is right here at Brockville General. We are looking for a physician assistant to join our team.

In this role you'll provide advice and consultation, data gathering, interview patients and their caregivers, conducting physical examinations, ordering medical investigations, and providing patient treatment.

Learn more by visiting https://www.brockvillegeneralhospital.ca/careers/external-opportunities/?jobId=26cf3382-8178-1bf6-f285-e67919b4810e

03/25/2026

March is Social Work Month—a time to recognize the care, insight, and teamwork social workers bring to patients, families, and colleagues across our hospital and our partner programs.

This year’s Ontario theme, Care. Insight. Together., reflects the powerful blend of compassion and critical thinking that defines the profession. Nationally, the Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) is celebrating its 100th anniversary, recognizing a century of stories, advocacy, and transformative impact.

For Emily, Intake Social Worker, Front Avenue Mental Health Outpatient, the month has a special meaning.

“It encourages us to pause and think about all the social workers who chose a helping profession and show up every shift wanting to improve the lives of patients.”

Social workers bring clinical expertise, systems navigation, and human connection to everyday challenges.

“Many people think social workers mainly handle forms or discharge planning. In reality, we support people through trauma, grief, mental health crises, and lifechanging diagnoses. We’re often the ones helping families make sense of what’s happening,’ explains Emily, Social Worker, Leeds Ontario Provincial Police Mobile Crisis Response Team.

At Assault Response and Care Centre (ARCC), Brandy, Social Worker and Team Lead, underscores the depth of skills across settings.

“I think it’s important to highlight the diversity of roles/skills social workers have throughout the healthcare sector—support from a social worker varies depending on the role they are in.”

As Dennis, Social Worker, Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) adds, social work, to him, is about showing up with compassion and being present for the people who need him most.

“Professionally, to be a true compassionate and empathetic part of the community is an honour.”

And Tito, Social Worker, Inpatient Units, points to the often-overlooked complexity and impact of the role.

“We play an important part in ensuring that patients are supported not only medically, but also emotionally and socially… Social Work Month is a time to bring attention to the many contributions social workers make in improving the experiences of patients, families, and even colleagues.”

03/25/2026

📢 Final days to apply to join our Board of Directors

Brockville General is inviting community‑minded leaders to join our volunteer Board of Directors—but time is running out. The deadline to apply is March 31 at 12 p.m.

Learn more about the opportunity and how to apply: www.BrockvilleGeneralHospital.ca/JoinBGHBoard

03/24/2026

Thank you and congratulations to Jeanette MacNaughtan, Maddie Couture and family on the incredible success of this year's Redneck Rendezvous fundraiser in support of Palliative Care and Pancreatic Cancer Canada.

This year's event raised an amazing $43,000, with $10,000 going to Pancreatic Cancer Canada and $33,000 supporting the Palliative Care Program at Brockville General Hospital

We are so grateful to Jeanette and everyone who helped bring this special event to life. Over the past 4 years, Jeanette's imaginative and creative fundraising efforts have raised a remarkable combined total of $100,000 in honour of her brother, Jeff Boisvenue.

This beautiful tribute is a reflection of the care and compassion that continues to make a difference for patients and families in our community.
Thank you, Jeanette & Maddie! ❤️

03/24/2026

🚴 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! 🚴‍♀️
On Sunday, May 31, join us for the 6th Annual Ride the River along the breathtaking 1000 Islands Parkway in support of Stroke and Cardiac Care at Brockville General Hospital 🩷

Pedal, walk or ride from afar, join the Ride the River community and be a part of something bigger!

☀️ Register before April 20 to enjoy Early Bird pricing!
https://bdhf.my.site.com/RTR/

03/23/2026

Breakfast on the waterfront? De-compressing by the river? You can make it a part of your everyday routine in Brockville.

What could your Brockville life look like? → https://brockville.life/

03/23/2026

This weeks image is from Pete Vander Velde. A macro exploration of an orange Daylily, captured on canvas with a focus on its fluid lines and organic geometry. By isolating the bloom against a stark black background, the piece emphasizes the intensity of its pigment and the delicate texture of its petals.
"This work was created to explore the concept of resilience. I wanted to capture the moment a flower is at its peak—vibrant and unapologetic—even when surrounded by an encroaching shadow. It serves as a visual reminder that light and color are most profound when they emerge from the dark. The viewer can confront the intricate details of the flower's anatomy, while the warm color palette evokes a sense of energy and natural warmth," says Pete.
If you would like to purchase this or any other artwork in the gallery, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator at 613 345 5649 ext. 52028 or email erogers@brockvillegeneralhospital.ca
20% of all monies raised from the sale of artwork are donated to the hospital to assist with the purchasing of medical equipment.