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For over 30 years, radiologists and breast surgeons have used a procedure known as wire localization (WLP) in order to locate and remove cancerous breast…

Article content They have endured months of social distancing, online schooling, and other restrictions, and are again being presented with new challenges as they navigate through a pandemic recovery which includes returning to school and re-entering social circles. As a result, more youth and families are seeking mental health services. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser. Behind the Scenes: Cornwall Community Hospital supporting youth mental health Ba...

It’s both a challenging and changing time for paramedics.

It’s both a challenging and changing time for paramedics.

Cornwall is seeking artists Reading time: 1 min The projects include: Diversity Cornwall Mural near the Clock Tower “We are calling on artists to help us beautify the community,” said Mayor Bernadette Clement. “After an incredibly challenging year, new murals, banners, and painted sea-cans will offer us hope and light.” “Partnerships are our strength, and Council and I are pleased to see this collaboration with the Cornwall Community Museum and Diversity Cornwall,” Mayor ...

Article content Sunday, May 16 will mark the final day of National Nursing Week with this year’s theme being, We Answer the Call. It’s been a week of reflection and gratitude for the dedication, perseverance and commitment our nurses have shown towards helping patients, often at personal cost, on the frontlines of this pandemic. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser. Behind the Scenes: Nursing week shows Cornwall Community Hospital answering the call ...

Thank you for helping our Lockdown SOS appeal raise more than £5,000 Reachs titles across Devon and Cornwall teamed up with the two countys community foundations to raise much needed funds as the coronavirus crisis continues Devon Community Foundation team members (Image: Devon Community Foundation) Never miss a big story in Plymouth again with our daily newslettersInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Sign me up! When you subscribe we will use the information you provid...

  BROCKVILLE -- Smaller hospitals in eastern Ontario are feeling the impact of the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, with some receiving patient transfers from larger cities. At Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH), 27 patients have been transferred out since April 1, to make room for patients with COVID-19 related illnesses in eastern Ontario. "I will say the pressure is absolutely still on, I think we are feeling that across the province," said Jeanette Despatie, President and CEO of Co...

Article content The Brockville General Hospital has opened its doors to patients from across Eastern Ontario and the Greater Toronto Area as part of a provincewide shuttle to ease the burden on overwhelmed hospitals in COVID-19 hotspots. As of mid-week, BGH had received or was expecting 30 patients – some with COVID, some not – from hospitals in Cornwall, Kingston, Scarborough and Oshawa. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser. BGH taking patients from...

Article content Given the amount of information, and significant misinformation, regarding the impact of COVID-19’s third wave, I’m compelled to share the reality of our experience with you. Framed as a series of questions and answers, this column enlists the help of the Cornwall Community Hospital’s COVID-19 medical lead Dr. Paul Westergaard, and chief of medicine Dr. Renee Givari, to address our community’s concerns. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your...