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Atikokan General HospitalFIRST COVID-19 VACCINE IN ATIKOKAN
We were very excited to document the administration of the first #COVID19 vaccine in Atikokan today. Laura Dillon, 95, was the first resident to receive the vaccine in our Long Term Care home. Such an exciting day here at AGH! (January 29th, 2021) Check out the full...
COVID VACCINE Q&A by Your Local Health Professionals
Dear Patients, 2020 has been a difficult year for everyone and there have been many changes to theway we live our lives. Now that we are in 2021, we have light at the end of the tunnel withvaccines for COVID-19 being distributed across Canada and soon to be available....
AGH FOUNDATION 50/50 LOTTERY IS LIVE!
The AGH Foundation has launched this years fundraising effort, a 50/50 LOTTERY! Funds raised are used to provide financial support for the purchase of medical equipment or facility improvements for AGH to meet the needs of our community! The lottery is open for the...
HOUSING NEEDED
THE HOSPITAL IS DEVELOPING AN ONGOING LIST OF HOUSES AVAILABLE FOR RENT FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS WHO WISH TO MOVE TO OUR COMMUNITY TEMPORARILY TO WORK. IF YOU HAVE AVAILABLE HOUSING, PLEASE CONTACT THE HOSPITAL AT 597 - 4215 x305
COVID-19 Outbreak at AGH Long Term Care
NWHU has declared a COVID-19 Outbreak at AGH Long Term Care Home as a result of one (1) staff testing positive. Please refer to the attached communication. CLICK HERE FOR FULL RELEASE
Community Bulletin #1: AGH Covid Protocol for Community Information
With Wave 2 of COVID-19 in full swing, Atikokan General Hospital will be posting updates regarding our response to the pandemic and any other pertinent information that we can share with our community. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL...
64 Ways to Deal with Grief During the Holidays
Grieving our losses is not an illness however we can be so overcome by grief that we may feel unwell physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. Whether we experience a loss during holidays or any other time during the year, significant days and events seem to...
AGH Travel Restrictions Update
ATTENTION! Effective Friday, October 9th 2020, staff, visitors, non-urgent outpatient appointments and volunteers who have traveled outside of Northern Ontario (from Parry Sound to Manitoba border) will not be allowed entry into AGH until 7 days after their return...
AGH ER Construction Notice
Please note that effective Thursday, September 17th, 2020, the AGH ER entrance will be TEMPORARILY closed. We are fixing the ramp to ensure safe access for all. Emergency visits will enter through the main doors. We will continue with the screening process and signs...
Rainy River District Ontario Health Team
For immediate release August 17, 2020 We are quite excited to share that the Rainy River District Ontario Health Team (RRDOHT) was invited by the Ministry of Health on July 23, 2020 to submit a full Ontario Health Team application on or before September 18, 2020....