Patient Stories
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Nichola Martin and Art Kilgour appreciate the care and support they received
It’s one thing to break an arm; it’s another to break both arms, but it is quite another to do so in the middle of a pandemic! On the afternoon of June 20th this year, Guelph paramedics responded to a call for help at a local residence. Nichola Martin, had fallen off her backyard deck… Continue Reading Nichola Martin and Art Kilgour appreciate the care and support they received
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Bruce McLeod writes to express thanks
This kind letter from Bruce McLeod was received in early September. It’s moments like this that we feel most grateful for all those who support the hospital through their generous donations. That’s because donors fund every piece of patient care equipment at Guelph General, allowing our Hospital’s caregivers to provide the best care and experience… Continue Reading Bruce McLeod writes to express thanks
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A mother shares her experience at Guelph General Hospital
At Guelph General Hospital, caregivers are committed to providing the highest quality care and experience to patients and their families – and their pet stuffies too!
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Judy writes to GGH expressing her gratitude for the exceptional care she received
We often receive letters from former patients letting us know how much they appreciated the care received while at Guelph General Hospital. These letters usually focus on the incredible team of staff at the Hospital, and the compassion and kindness with which they work. What we know is that behind this team stand our donors,… Continue Reading Judy writes to GGH expressing her gratitude for the exceptional care she received
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When Gail Beerman collapsed in the street, Guelph General provided great care
On a cold February night in 2011, Gail Beerman’s husband, Earl, took his last breath. His prostate cancer had spread to his bones and bladder, and the only thing the doctors at Guelph General could do was to keep him comfortable. It was a very difficult time for Gail, but she was grateful for the… Continue Reading When Gail Beerman collapsed in the street, Guelph General provided great care
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Rhonda Indewey is grateful for early breast cancer detection
It was Rhonda’s second routine screening mammogram that revealed a lump. A biopsy confirmed breast cancer. “I was shocked” said Rhonda. “I really wasn’t expecting that news, but I was thankful when my physician said it’s in an early stage and my odds of beating it were very good.” Rhonda underwent minor surgery at Guelph… Continue Reading Rhonda Indewey is grateful for early breast cancer detection
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The Brnjas family received exceptional care and applaud plan that will make it even better
Malachi Brnjas is one year old now. He’s a bright, handsome little guy who’s just learned to wave goodbye. When he was born with an infection and jaundice, he was admitted to Guelph General’s Special Care Nursery (SCN) for five days of intravenous antibiotics. The SCN is part of the Hospital’s birthing unit where newborn… Continue Reading The Brnjas family received exceptional care and applaud plan that will make it even better
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The Fitzpatricks grateful for excellent patient care close to home
Bill and Jean Fitzpatrick are long-time Guelph residents who are enjoying their retirement years. Bill had a career of 33 years at the Upper Grand District School Board. Jean, a former social services worker, keeps connected as a part-time Donor Services Representative for Canadian Blood Services. The lively couple has a penchant for cruises where… Continue Reading The Fitzpatricks grateful for excellent patient care close to home
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Great care helps Geoff Greaves keep going …. and celebrate some major milestones
I’ve got to keep going. When Geoff Greaves ended up in Guelph General’s emergency department with internal bleeding in June 2016, he found himself repeating that mantra often. Blood tests revealed his hemoglobin was down in the 50s. Normal levels for men are 140 to 180. It was a scary time for the retired Air… Continue Reading Great care helps Geoff Greaves keep going …. and celebrate some major milestones
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Donor-funded equipment from diagnosis to post-op helped Paul Breadner beat prostate cancer
In November 2017, Paul Breadner and his work colleagues participated in Movember, the fundraising and awareness campaign for men’s health. As he had done in previous years, Paul took a yearly PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen) test as part of his commitment. This time, the results came back showing slightly elevated levels. After repeated PSA tests with… Continue Reading Donor-funded equipment from diagnosis to post-op helped Paul Breadner beat prostate cancer