Message to the Community

Four years ago, we started a journey to transform the patient and family experience at our hospital. Our KGH 2015 strategy articulates a future that is bold, progressive and, dare we say, achievable – a future where KGH is standing out as a top performer and making Outstanding Care, Always a reality for every patient, every day. While this journey will never be complete, we continue to take steady steps toward our aim.

Today, there is a lot to be proud of at KGH.

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Important Notice

KGH warns public about fraudulent nursing recruitment e-mails

June 3, 2013 - Kingston General Hospital (KGH) has received reports of a fraudulent nursing recruitment program targeting nurses and healthcare assistants in the Philippines. Originating from outside of Canada, the fraudulent campaign attempts to collect registration fees from people who apply to false job postings at KGH in Kingston, Ontario..

What's new at KGH

Independent Assessment Committee delivers its report to KGH
The Independent Assessment Committee (IAC) of the Ontario Nurses’ Association (ONA) has delivered its report to KGH with 56 recommendations arising from the Independent Assessment Committee (IAC) hearing that occurred from April 8 - 10, 2013.	Read

KGH hosts inaugural Transforming the Patient Experience conference
The conference brings together 300 delegates from across Canada and beyond to hear from leading experts on patient- and family-centered care, interprofessional practice and education.	Read

Synthetic stool proven to cure C. difficile, new study finds
Successful ‘Re-POOPulate’ transplants performed at Kingston General Hospital. A synthetic stool treatment transplanted during a proof-of-concept trial at KGH has been shown to cure those who experience chronic C. difficile infections.	Read

KGH recognized as national top-performer in stroke care
KGH becomes second acute-care hospital in Canada to achieve Accreditation Canada’s ‘Stroke Distinction’ designation.
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University Hospitals Kingston Foundation

University Hospitals Kingston Foundation is the fundraising arm for Kingston General Hospital, Hotel Dieu Hospital and Providence Care. Our mission: Enabling our community to support excellence in patient care, teaching and research at the university hospitals of Kingston, through raising funds and awareness. Since 2005 the Foundation has raised more than $72 million in pledges and gifts for Kingston's hospitals, thanks to the generosity of more than 40,000 community donors. For more information go to www.uhkf.ca

Message to the Community

Important Notice

KGH warns public about fraudulent nursing recruitment e-mails

What's new at KGH

Independent Assessment Committee delivers its report to KGH

KGH hosts inaugural Transforming the Patient Experience conference

Synthetic stool proven to cure C. difficile, new study finds

KGH recognized as national top-performer in stroke care

How Do I?

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University Hospitals Kingston Foundation