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Atikokan General Hospital
AGH Feedback Survey!
WE want to hear from YOU! Atikokan General Hospital needs your help in shaping our future as your rural hospital/healthcare provider, employer, and partner. Please take a few moments to follow the link below and fill out this short 4 question survey. Your feedback is...
AGH Wellness Committee Valentine’s Day
Our AGH Wellness Committee got the staff into the Valentine's Day spirit last Friday, February 14th. A few members of the committee went around AGH and delivered cupcakes, cookies, and a healthy dose of cinnamon hearts to all staff working. The Wellness Committee...
Rainy River District Groups working to create a local Ontario Health Team
As part of the Provincial Government’s restructuring of the Health System, Ontario Health Teams (OHTs) are being developed across the province. The focus is on improving patient care and experience across the full continuum of care. CHECK OUT THE FULL RELEASE...
AGH Outbreak Success Story
The Atikokan General Hospital was recently recognized by the NWHU for our outstanding work in concluding an Outbreak in the ECW in December 2019. Read the full release below. Congratulations to the staff and administration at the Atikokan General Hospital on the...
Old Health Cards to be Phased Out
If you still have yet to switch to the new Health Card format, you may want to soon. The province has decided that as of July 1st, 2020, the old style (Red) health cards will no longer be accepted. “The advanced security features of the photo health card help protect...
Welcoming Jorge VanSlyke, CEO!
The Atikokan General Hospital welcomed our new CEO Jorge VanSlyke last week. She has officially started her position, and is fitting in great with our team. We are very excited to have her. Check out the publication regarding her hiring below. The Board of Directors...
OUTBREAK NOTICE! DEC/17/2019
Respiratory Illness Outbreak Alert! Outbreak # 22492019026 ATTENTION: Respiratory Illness Outbreak Alert - As of: December 17th, 2019. The Extended Care Unit has issued an alert regarding a recent outbreak. During this time visitor restrictions are in place, and...
11-21-2019 LAB CLOSURE
Our Lab will be closed on Thursday, November 21st due to the continuation of renovations. We will resume regular hours on Friday, November 22nd. Sorry for any inconveniences this may cause!
NOV. 13-14 LAB CLOSURE
Due to the arrival of new equipment, the Lab Outpatient Services will be closed today, Wednesday November 13th, and tomorrow Thursday November 14th. We're sorry for any inconveniences this may cause. We will resume regular hours of operation on Friday, November 15th.
OUTBREAK DECLARED OVER
Outbreak #2249-2019-017 Please be advised that as of this morning the ‘Respiratory Outbreak’ affecting the Extended Care Unit has been “Declared Over”. Restrictions have been lifted for visitors and volunteer programs may resume. **Please continue to be vigilant in...