ONTARIO – Split the Pot Lottery ticket sales have surpassed $1 million since launching three weeks ago.
Groves Memorial Community Hospital
Local doctor recruiting efforts showing some success
FERGUS – The local physician recruitment team has had some success in 2023, attracting several physicians to fill holes in the staffing schedule.
Early bird deadline is Feb. 15 for ‘Split the Pot Lottery’
ABOYNE – Groves Memorial Community Hospital is among the 51 hospital foundations in Ontario taking part in “Split the Lottery” fundraiser.
Curl for a Cause back for 17th annual charity bonspiel
FERGUS – Curl for a Cause is back for its 17th annual charity bonspiel on March 23 at the Fergus Curling Club.
North Wellington hospitals to receive cash from Surgical Recovery Fund
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Hospitals in Wellington County will receive a share of just under $70,000 from a $4.6 million allotment for area hospitals from the province’s Surgical Recovery Fund.
Mount Forest resident wins $140,000 Catch the Ace jackpot
ABOYNE – The Fergus Elora Rotary Club held its 49th weekly Catch the Ace draw on Nov. 12 and drew Tena Stortz’s name out of a drum containing 6,760 ballots.
Artist displays self-portrait collection at New to You
FERGUS – While the COVID-19 pandemic may not have been an easy time for Peter Skoggard, productivity was not a problem.
Online hospital records available
ELORA – Anyone over the age of 16 with health records at hospitals in the west region of Ontario can now access their records online.
Groves hospital welcomes Dr. Rafik Daihoum
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Obstetrician/gynecologist (OB/GYN) Dr. Rafik Daihoum has recently joined the Groves Memorial Community Hospital team and Riverside Medical Group.
Gemini Homes donates $100,000 to Groves Memorial
CENTRE WELLINGTON - Groves Memorial Community Hospital recently received a cheque for $100,000 from Gemini Homes.
New program gives a free Groves Baby onesie to babies born at Groves hospital
ABOYNE - Babies born at Groves Memorial Community Hospital will go home with a special, commemorative onesie thanks to a generous donation from Bill and Cheryl Rowe.
Hospitals receive $1.3 million for upgrades, repairs
WELLINGTON COUNTY – North Wellington Health Care will receive over $1.3 million in funding through the province’s Health Infrastructure Renewal Fund (HIRF).
Neighbourwoods holds mulching event
CENTRE WELLINGTON — Dedicated volunteers came out on July 11 to help mulch trees in the community.
Guelph Wellington Ontario Health Team celebrates accomplishments
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Guelph Wellington Ontario Health Team (GWOHT) is working to improve healthcare communication and health equities while supporting pandemic recovery.
Is there a doctor in the house? It won’t be long now
FERGUS - It’s been cleaned, furnished, and hooked up to the internet and now Gartshore House is ready to host locum doctors, interns and residents testing the waters at Groves Memorial Community Hospital.