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DRHC APPOINTS NEW DIRECTOR, ELECTS BOARD OFFICERS

August 1, 2024

MOBILE CRISIS RESPONSE TEAM LAUNCHED IN DRYDEN IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE

June 24, 2024

First Laser Procedures Performed Successfully at DRHC

December 4, 2023

DRHC RECEIVES FUNDING TO BUILD DIALYSIS UNIT IN DRYDEN

November 7, 2023

FIRST SPINAL PROCEDURES PERFORMED SUCCESSFULLY AT DRHC

September 14, 2023

DRHC Signs New Physicians

August 30, 2023

The Dryden Regional Health Services Foundation is pleased to announce Dr. Alison Lewis and Dr. Skylar Arpin have signed 2 year return of service agreements with the community. Lewis and Arpin are 2nd year Northern Ontario School of Medicine University.

DRHC BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTS NEW OFFICERS

July 4, 2023

DRHC ACCREDITED WITH EXEMPLARY STANDING

June 6, 2023

DRHC UPDATES MASKING POLICY

May 26, 2023

DRHC REVEALS NEW STRATEGIC PLAN "EMPOWERED, PROGRESSIVE, INNOVATIVE CARE"

February 16, 2023

DRHC celebrates five graduates from its inaugural Emerging Leaders Program

January 12, 2023

ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT CENTRE EXPANDING SERVICES TO PATIENTS WITH COLD AND FLU SYMPTOMS

November 24, 2022

If you are experiencing non-urgent cough, cold, flu or other respiratory symptoms, please contact us at the Assessment & Treatment Centre to make an appointment

DRHC LAUNCHES RAPID ACCESS ADDICTION MEDICINE CLINIC

June 6, 2022

DRHC DECLARES COVID-19 OUTBREAK

May 10, 2022

DRHC Moving to Level 4 - Red (CONTROL) in Pandemic Plan

April 6, 2022

March DRHC 50-50 raises $51,138 for Operating Room Upgrades

March 31, 2022

X-6817729 is the lucky number for our March www.drhc5050.ca draw; a great win for health care and we're still looking for our winner...is it you?

MEDIA RELEASE: DRHC IMPLEMENTS MANDATORY COVID-19 VACCINATION POLICY

November 25, 2021

The Dryden Regional Health Centre (DRHC) has made the decision to move forward with a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, which requires all employees, physicians, volunteers, learners and other affiliates be fully vaccinated by February 23, 2022.

MEDIA RELEASE: DRHC ANNOUNCES NEW SOCIAL WORKER POSITION TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR FIRST NATIONS PATIENTS

October 22, 2021

The Dryden Regional Health Centre (DRHC) is proud to announce a new position aimed at bridging the gap between traditional healing and western medicine with a strong mental health foundation.

MEDIA RELEASE: DRHC UPDATES VISITOR RESTRICTIONS POLICY

August 12, 2021

Dryden Regional Health Centre (DRHC) has updated the COVID-19 Visitor Restrictions Policy in an effort to balance our dedication to provide quality, compassionate care, and to keep vulnerable patients and staff safe.

DRHC and Confederation College RPN Program Success Story

July 20, 2021

The DRHC is pleased to share that recent RPN graduates Abigail Gardner-Shaw, Jessica Gardner, Josie Mirriam and Sierra Doudiet have been hired and will begin practice with us this summer.

DRHC 50-50 July 15 $1000 Thursday Winner is Fran Pilon

July 16, 2021

Congratulations to Fran Pilon; winner of the www.drhc5050.ca early bird draw on July 15th. She took home $1000.00.

Bev Bond from Fort Frances has ticket H-4398847 for $37,328!

June 29, 2021

We have our winner! Thanks again for the tremendous support for our online lottery; together over $700,000 has been raised for our Digital X-Ray Campaign.

DRHC Successfully Performs 1st Laparoscopic Radical Nephrectomy

June 21, 2021

The Dryden Regional Health Centre (DRHC) is pleased to announce that a new procedure has been performed successfully onsite in collaboration with the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC).

DRHC BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTS NEW OFFICERS FOR THE 2021/2022 YEAR

June 18, 2021

The Dryden Regional Health Centre (DRHC) Board of Directors is under new leadership following the June 16 meeting.

DRHC5050 Winning ticket Number G-7436457 worth $43,745

May 29, 2021

We have a winner! Congratulations to Roger Arnould winning $43,745 from our May draw.

Dryden's MacKenna Mackie and Vermilion Bay's Gabby Gagnon accepted into Northern Ontario School of Medicine.

May 20, 2021

The DRHC is happy to share some great future physician news! Local residents MacKenna Mackie (left) and Gabby Gagnon (right) have both been accepted into the Northern Ontario School of Medicine and start this fall.

Happy Nurses Week!

May 12, 2021

A nod of appreciation and thanks for the professional and friendly front line of health care.

DRHC5050.ca awards $67,405 to April 5050 winner Mona Stone; holder of ticket F-6093535.

May 5, 2021

Mona Stone of Morson, Ontario claimed the big prize and took home a nice $67,405 in our April Draw.

DRHC to Ramp Down Non-Urgent and Non_Emergent Surgeries to Assist with Provincial COVID Response.

April 26, 2021

The Dryden Regional Health Centre (DRHC) is dedicated to continuing to safely care for residents of Dryden and the surrounding area, while responding to the evolving COVID-19 pandemic.

DRHC 50-50 March Draw Raises Another $93,042 for Local Health Care

April 1, 2021

Support for the www.drhc5050.ca has been tremendous with over $500,000 raised for health care since we kicked off in October of 2020.

Dryden Rotary Club donates $35,000 to the DRHC from Radio Bingo Proceeds.

March 24, 2021

Rotary Radio Bingo is a cultural phenomena in North Western Ontario that dates back many decades. Families and friends still gather around a radio to play bingo Thursday nights.

MEDIA RELEASE: DRHC ADMINISTERS FIRST COVID-19 VACCINES TO STAFF

March 3, 2021

The Dryden Regional Health Centre began vaccinating its staff on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 after receiving doses of the Moderna vaccine that morning from the Northwestern Health Unit.

DRHC 50-50 Winning Tickets!

December 31, 2020

Sue Lewkoski and Joe Lozer won $93,320 in our February Draw.

MEDIA RELEASE: DRHC SUPPORTING MANITOBA WITH WINNIPEG TRAVEL BAN

November 4, 2020

In response to the rise in COVID-19 cases across Canada, and most recently, the dramatic and concerning increases in Manitoba, travel restrictions have been updated at DRHC reflecting public health recommendations to avoid non-essential travel to Manitoba

DRHC 50/50 Online Draw goes live in support of community health care.

October 16, 2020

Our first 50/50 online draw is now open! The Dryden Regional Health Services Foundation is happy to announce their latest fundraising initiative to support patient care in Northwestern Ontario.

DRHC Welcomes Kyla Barrie MD

September 1, 2020

The dedicated efforts of the Health Human Resources Committee through the Dryden Health Services Foundation and the Dryden Regional Health Centre have been successful in recruiting a new physician to Dryden.

DRHC successfully adds Anterior Hip Replacement Surgery to our Surgical Services Program

August 27, 2020

No matter the current challenges surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, the Dryden Regional Health Centre's commitment to providing safe, quality care to the community of Dryden and surrounding areas remains consistent.

MEDIA RELEASE: RETURN TO SERVICE AT DRHC NOT RETURN TO "NORMAL"

July 24, 2020

Following the recommendations and guidelines of the Ministry and provincial government, the Dryden Regional Health Centre has begun gradually re-introducing outpatient services.

MEDIA RELEASE: DRYDEN REGIONAL HEALTH CENTRE RESUMING SERVICES

June 11, 2020

While the spread of COVID-19 continues to be a challenge, it is now possible for hospitals to begin a gradual resumption of services.

COVID-19 Test Results

May 26, 2020

If you have been tested for COVID-19 at the DRHC COVID-19 Assessment Centre or as an outpatient at the Emergency Department of our facility, check the provincial online portal to get your test results. It may take up to 7 days to receive test results.

MEDIA RELEASE: DRHC COVID-19 TESTING

May 26, 2020

The Dryden Regional Health Centre is responding to the government of Ontario's recent directive to provide unrestricted access to testing for Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). As of Monday May 25, 2020, any person who is worried that they have COVID-19, even

PUBLIC NOTICE - SPRING CLEAN-UP

May 13, 2020

We wish to provide notice that contractors will be on-site at the Dryden Regional Health Centre May 15-16, 2020 to clean the parking lots of sand and debris left from the winter.

MEDIA RELEASE: DRHC PLANNING A MEASURED APPROACH TO SERVICE RECOVERY

May 7, 2020

While we wish we didn't have to do this, it was a difficult but necessary decision based on Ministry of Health direction and on the need to limit the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and reduce occupancy in the hospital to create room for a pote

MEDIA RELEASE: JOINT CALL FOR ACTION: FLATTEN THE CURVE of COVID-19

April 1, 2020

Doreen Armstrong-Ross, President & Chief Executive Officer of the Dryden Regional Health Centre (DRHC), Dr. Ian Gemmill, Acting Medical Officer of Health with the Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU), and Mayor Greg Wilson, City of Dryden join forces to appeal

MEDIA RELEASE: DRYDEN MEDICAL STAFF DEDICATED TO MAINTAINING EXCELLENT CARE

March 31, 2020

The physician group in Dryden is committed to providing ongoing essential care during the COVID-19 pandemic. As we move through this crisis as a community, care can be accessed in a variety of ways. We would like to update the community on some of the cha

DRHC OPENS COVID-19 ASSESSMENT CENTRE

March 23, 2020

In response to the evolving COVID-19 pandemic, Dryden Regional Health Centre is opening a COVID-19 Assessment Centre.

MEDIA RELEASE: FURTHER VISITOR RESTRICTIONS AT DRHC

March 20, 2020

Following recommendation from Chief Medical officer of Health Dr. David William, the Dryden Regional Health Centre has implemented "essential" visitors only until further notice.

DRHC Pandemic Plan in Effect/Visitor Restrictions/Elective Procedures Cancelled

March 18, 2020

MEDIA RELEASE March 16, 2020 Dryden Ontario CANCELLATION OF ELECTIVE AND NON-ESSENTIAL SURGERY, PRIMARY CARE & OUTPATIENT APPOINTMENTS The Dryden Regional Health Centre has activated its pandemic plan in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Media Release: STABILIZATION & CRISIS PROGRAMS RESTRUCTURED TO MEET NEEDS OF COMMUNITY

February 10, 2020

The Dryden Regional Health Centre understands the emotional burden for individuals experiencing distress and has been engaged in working with the North West LHIN and our local partners to develop solutions for access to safe and appropriate care.

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE

January 28, 2020

As the first case of Coronavirus in Ontario was confirmed this past weekend, all Hospitals are advised to increase screening and ensure that proper infection control practices are followed for ANY patient presenting with cold of flu-like symptoms. These

Media Release: DRYDEN REGIONAL HEALTH CENTRE RECEIVES 2019 GREAT EMPLOYER HEALTHY WORKPLACE AWARD

January 9, 2020

The Administration and Board of Directors of the Dryden Regional Health Centre (DRHC) are pleased to announce that DRHC has been named as one of Canada's 2019 Healthy Workplace Month® Great Employers.