Perth & Smiths Falls District Hospital - Corporate

12/12/2025

We're hiring!

At the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital we believe in providing care that is patient-centred.

We are currently hiring Registered Nurses for various positions in our Emergency Departments and ICUs!

Bring your amazing skills and fun personalities and join our team of dedicated nurses and healthcare professionals who put patients first in a positive, supportive environment.

If you are passionate about making a real difference and delivering high-quality personalized care, we would love to have you as part of Team!

Visit: https://psfdh.on.ca/careeropportunities

Send your application today to: hr@psfdh.on.ca

12/11/2025

Visitor Restrictions in Effect – Smiths Falls Site (MSSF Unit)

The Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital (PSFDH) is temporarily restricting visitors to the Medical/Surgical Unit (2nd Floor) at the Smiths Falls Site due to an active influenza outbreak.

Temporary Visitor Restrictions – Medical/Surgical Unit (2nd Floor) – SF Site
• Essential visitors only (exceptions for end-of-life patients)
• Masks must be worn at all times when visiting inpatient areas – masks are available at hospital entrances.
This is critical to help prevent the spread of influenza and protect vulnerable patients and staff. Please ensure your mask is worn properly throughout your visit.
• Do not visit if you are sick; please consider a virtual visit
• Limit visits to one (1) patient and clean hands when entering/exiting rooms and the unit
• No visitors under age 14 (exceptions for end-of-life patients)

General Visiting Reminders for all other areas not in outbreak
• Do not visit if you feel unwell – consider a virtual visit
• Masks are strongly recommended in all patient care areas (outside outbreak units)
• Hand hygiene is always required
• No age restrictions in non-outbreak areas

We appreciate your cooperation in helping keep our patients and staff safe. Please be kind and respectful to our healthcare team during your visit.

12/11/2025

Celebrating Dedication at Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital!

In November, members of the PSFDH Team gathered to honour the incredible commitment of the employees and physicians at the Annual Staff & Physician Recognition Awards.

Together, we celebrated an amazing group of dedicated professionals. They are each an example of the passion and excellence that define the PSFDH team.

Special awards were given that highlighted outstanding achievements that make PSFDH shine even brighter.

Thank you to everyone for your dedication and care!

12/10/2025

Yesterday, one of Santa’s OPP helpers stopped by to pick up a small mountain of Angel Tree gifts from the PSFDH helpers. Thanks to the incredible generosity of the Team, 40 gifts were given PLUS extra gifts and gift cards to brighten the season for those in need in our community.

Little kindnesses are making a real difference this holiday season.

12/10/2025

Congratulations Mary Louise, for receiving a Gift of for your warmth, positivity and kindness that you share with everyone you meet.

The Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital is honoured to have you as a member of its team.


& Smiths Falls District Hospital Foundation

Today, we are so proud to recognize Marylouise, one of our outstanding Laboratory Technicians, for the kindness she brings to PSFDH every single day.

Receiving a Gift of Gratitude is a perfect reflection of the impact she makes because whether you’ve seen her at the Perth or Smiths Falls site, her warmth and positivity are impossible to miss.

A dedicated member of our PSFDH family since 1991, Marylouise has spent decades caring for our community with skill, grace, and genuine compassion.

In a role where precision and efficiency are essential, she brings something even more extraordinary: a heartfelt kindness that touches everyone she encounters.

She is absolutely wonderful, thoughtful, patient, and unfailingly kind to both patients and staff. Her coworkers speak with admiration about the positivity she brings to every shift, and patients often share how comforted, and supported they feel in her care.

Whether she’s calming an anxious patient, offering guidance during a challenging moment, or stepping in to support a colleague with her steady presence, Marylouise leads with heart in every interaction. She doesn’t just come to work she elevates the experience of everyone around her.

Congratulations, Marylouise! Thank you for reminding us each day that kindness is not only a strength but a lasting gift one that continues to make PSFDH a better place for all. 💛🔬

About our Gifts of Gratitude program:
Whether it’s a doctor, nurse, support staff, or volunteer, each day the team at the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital provides compassionate care close to home.

Giving in their honour is a special way to say, “thank you”. Recipients will receive a newly designed pin to proudly wear and a personalized message letting them know how their hard work and dedication didn’t go unnoticed. The amount of your gift will be kept confidential.

Donate online at: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/GiftsofGratitude

To learn more about this initiative please visit www.psfhdfoundation.com or contact Taylor at taylor.clark@psfdhfoundation.com or 343-881-4483 ext.225

12/09/2025

Congratulations, Dr. Drummond, for receiving yet another Gift of Gratitude for the exceptional care you provided.

The Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital is proud to have Dr. Drummond on the team.

We are incredibly grateful to share that we have received not just one, but two heartfelt Gifts of Gratitude in recent weeks in honour of Dr. Drummond, recognizing the exceptional care he has provided in our Perth Emergency Department.

Dr. Drummond has dedicated over forty years of compassionate service as a physician in the Perth Emergency Department, and his commitment to patient care has left a lasting impression on countless individuals and families in our community.

These generous gifts are a powerful testament to the difference he has made in the lives of those he has cared for often during their most vulnerable moments.

We are deeply thankful to those who chose to honour Dr. Drummond in this special way. Your gestures not only celebrate his outstanding dedication but also help support the ongoing work of our hospital team.

Thank you, Dr. Drummond, for all that you do and thank you to those who took the time to recognize it so meaningfully.

About our Gifts of Gratitude program:

Whether it’s a doctor, nurse, support staff, or volunteer, each day the team at the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital provides compassionate care close to home.

Giving in their honour is a special way to say, “thank you”.

Recipients will receive a newly designed pin to proudly wear and a personalized message letting them know how their hard work and dedication didn’t go unnoticed.

The amount of your gift will be kept confidential.

Donate online at: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/GiftsofGratitude

To learn more about this initiative please visit www.psfhdfoundation.com or contact Taylor Clark at events@psfdhfoundation.com or 343-881-4483 ext.225

11/25/2025

***Event Postponed***

We regret to share that our Palliative Care Education Day, originally scheduled for Thursday, November 27 (12:30 PM–4:00 PM), has been postponed to Spring 2026 due to low RSVPs.

We truly appreciate your interest and will keep your name on the RSVP list unless you prefer to be removed, just let us know by emailing laura.henaghan@psfdh.on.ca or call us at the following: 613-283-2330 ext. 2502.

If you have questions or would like the event materials (brochures, handouts), please reach out anytime.

Thank you for understanding, and we look forward to connecting in the spring!

The Perth & Smiths Falls District Hospital - Corporate Palliative Care Committee

11/24/2025

Important and helpful information to have on hand and share with your circles.

Your safety and support matter. You lead the process - we follow your pace.

11/21/2025

Sharing information and awareness – let’s work together to keep people safe and warm.

11/21/2025

What a wonderful honour for Dr. Seaby! ✨

Dr. Seaby was recently nominated by a patient for his exceptional care and dedication.

We are deeply grateful for the compassion, professionalism, and commitment he shows each and every day. His kindness and expertise make a lasting difference in the lives of our patients and their families.

Thank you, Dr. Seaby, for going above and beyond to provide outstanding care and for embodying the values that make our PSFDH team so special. Your hard work and genuine concern for others truly inspire us all.

About our Gifts of Gratitude program:

Whether it’s a doctor, nurse, support staff, or volunteer, each day the team at the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital provides compassionate care close to home. Giving in their honour is a special way to say, “thank you”.

Recipients will receive a newly designed pin to proudly wear and a personalized message letting them know how their hard work and dedication didn’t go unnoticed. The amount of your gift will be kept confidential.

Donate online at: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/GiftsofGratitude To learn more about this initiative please visit www.psfhdfoundation.com or contact Taylor at taylor.clark@psfdhfoundation.com or 343-881-4483 ext.225

11/17/2025

Important Notice: PSFDH Experiencing Critical Capacity Pressures

The Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital (PSFDH), like many hospitals in our region, is facing severe capacity challenges due to a shortage of inpatient beds. Our Emergency Department is working tirelessly to provide care, but patients will be prioritized based on the severity of their condition. This means longer wait times for non-urgent cases.

***If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately. Paramedics will provide care and transport you to the nearest emergency department if required.***

We ask for your patience and understanding during this critical time. Our health care teams are doing everything possible under extraordinary pressure. Please treat all staff with respect and kindness. Your cooperation helps maintain a safe environment for everyone.

Thank you for supporting as we navigate this urgent situation.

11/17/2025

(A Little Late, But No Less Sincere!) Celebrating Perioperative Nurses’ Week

We may be posting this a bit late, but our gratitude is timeless!

Perioperative Nurses at the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital and across Canada play a vital role in every surgical journey: before, during, and after surgery. From preparing the operating room to assisting as scrub nurses and ensuring patient safety, they are the backbone of surgical care.

Here are just a few of the incredible Operating Room team members who make it all possible.

We truly couldn’t do it without you!