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Dear Patients, Families and Visitors:
On behalf of the staff, physicians and volunteers, I would like to welcome you to the West Haldimand General Hospital. Whether you're a patient or a visitor, we pride ourselves in offering a range of high quality health services to the people living in Haldimand and surrounding areas.
As a patient and family centred hospital, we operate as a primary care facility in partnership with other health care providers and community agencies to provide active inpatient and outpatient services to our catchment area and beyond.
We are committed to providing the highest standards of quality care to all of our patients, families and visitors. We are also committed to making sure your stay or visit is pleasant and comfortable. Our Mission is to deliver quality, patient-focused care that anticipates and responds to the healthcare needs of our diverse communities.
We want your experience at the West Haldimand General Hospital to be a positive one and we encourage you to share your thoughts, suggestions and questions so that we can continue to improve what we do. Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
David Bird
President and CEO
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West Haldimand General Hospital
75 Parkview Road,
Hagersville, ON NOA 1HO
905-768-3311
West Haldimand General Hospital
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Media Release Thursday May 10, 2012
To Use Immediately
WHGH Invites the Public to Attend
West Haldimand General Hospital is holding an open Town Hall meeting and everyone is welcome to attend. At the meeting you will hear the Hospital’s “Report to the Community”. Speakers will update you with topics covering: a year in review; financial reporting; ambulatory care present and future; and partnerships with other healthcare facilities.
The WHGH Board of Governors has begun their process for strategic planning, come and find out how you can participate.
Everyone is invited to attend the West Haldimand General Hospital’s Town Hall Meeting
On Thursday May 24th, 2012 at the Hagersville Canadian Legion at 7 PM.
Light refreshments will be served.
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Media Contact:
David Bird 905-768-3311 ext. 1122
West Haldimand General Hospital
CEO and President
Last week U. S. Steel Canada announced a gift of $300,000 was donated to the West Haldimand General Hospital.
Anton Jura, President and General Manager of U. S. Steel said "In recognition of their (WHGH) dedication to the West Haldimand Community and their unparalleled commitment to health care and support for the people who live and work here we are pleased to make a contribution to the West Haldimand General Hospital." he continued " It is our hope ;that this donation will go a long way to allow the ;hospital to purchase equipment and make the necessary upgrades to ensure that the people of West Haldimand continue to receive the world class health care they have come to expect form their local hospital.
At the cheque presentation ceremony, Marilyn Cooper, WHGH Board Chair stated "U. S. Steel Canada has made an investment in community healthcare here at WHGH. This generous gift will be acknowledged with the naming of our new Ambulatory care centre as a symbol to our community of how U. S. Steel Canada has make an investment in our hospital. It give me great pleasure to say that we are dedicating our ambulatory care centre to be know as the "U. S. Steel Ambulatory Care Centre."
David Bird, WHGH CEO, remarked that the very generous donation will help to offset the costs of the newly renovated U. S. Steel Ambulatory Care Centre. It will also purchase much needed patient related equipment. Some of this equipment will include patient stretchers, a bronchoscope and other new equipment for minor surgical procedures which will be completed in the U. S. Steel Ambulatory Care Centre. Mr. Bird thanked U. S. Steel for having the insight to invest and build on the healthcare provided at WHGH. He looks forward to working with U. S. Steel Canada now and in the future.
The photo is taken outside the new U. S. Steel Ambulatory Care Centre, from left to right are: Mike McQuaid, Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer, U. S. Steel Canada; Anton Jura, President and General Manager of U. S. Steel Canada; Marilyn Cooper, West Haldimand General Hospital Board Chair; David Armstrong, Plant Manager at Lake Erie Works U. S. Steel Canada; David Bird, President and CEO WHGH; Patty Nixon WHGH Board Vice-Chair
Click link below to see what WHGH is doing to assure Patients regarding Injectable Drug Supply.
WHGH receives Mammography Accreditation Award
Effective January 1, 2012, West Haldimand General Hospital became subject to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA). WHGH believes in transparency and accountability, and has proactively disclosed the contracts of our executive team. In addition to the details of our executive team’s contracts, we also publicly post additional information about our hospital, such as our accountability agreements, corporate reports, patient safety indicators, expense claims, and minutes of the Board of Directors meetings. For more information about Freedom of Information, please see the statement of Information Practices available under the “About Us” tab.
Executive contracts posted under tab "About Us - Transparency - Employee Reimbursement" Executive Compensation
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Excellent Care For All
Click Plan to view WHGH Quality Improvment Plan 2011-2012
The Cozy Corner Boutique is located in the main lobby of the West Haldimand General Hospital. It is operated by the WHGH Auxiliary.
