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Free practical caregiver course, April 6 and 20

We need a few more registrations so we don’t have to cancel! Are you an unpaid caregiver? This FREE Course is specially designed for you! Practical Caregiver Training weekend sessions April...

Al Roberts to step down from AGH-FVM Foundation managing director role

The long-time Managing Director of the Almonte General Hospital Fairview Manor Foundation, Al Roberts, is stepping down from his role as of July 31, 2024. In advising the Foundation Board...

Home Hospice North Lanark seeking new board members

Home Hospice North Lanark is seeking new board members to fill upcoming vacancies as current members come to the end of their terms. In order to accurately represent our community,...

Creating a culture of safety for everyone

Creating a culture of safety for patients, residents, employees, physicians, midwives students, volunteers and visitors is the mandate of the Occupational Health and Safety...

Jim McIsaac retiring after 39 years with area ambulance services

When Jim McIsaac began working as an ambulance attendant in 1974, he was part of a private ambulance service with four full-time staff serving...

Recognizing the dedicated volunteers at AGH/FVM

By Mary Wilson Trider On behalf of the patients, residents, staff and physicians of Almonte General Hospital and Fairview Manor (AGH/FVM), a heartfelt thanks to...

Don’t let back pain ruin your golf game!

By Dr. Jennifer Fergusson, BASc, DC, Chiropractor, Hands on Healing, Almonte Golf is considered a relatively low impact sport, accessible to all ages, but if...

Give the gift of life – register today as an organ and tissue donor

Have you registered as an organ donor? As part of National Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Week April 21-28, 2013, Ontario’s Trillium Gift of Life...

Almonte General Hospital expands hours for X-rays and ultrasounds

 by Susan Hanna The Almonte General Hospital’s Diagnostic Imaging department has expanded its hours, making it more convenient for patients to schedule X-ray and ultrasound appointments. The AGH...

Expanded role for midwives at Almonte General Hospital

By Mary Wilson Trider and Heather Garnett  In October 2012 the Ottawa Valley Midwives expressed an interest in acting in the role of First Assist at Caesarean...

Screening for colorectal cancer should begin at age 50

by Susan Hanna Every week, 425 Canadians are diagnosed with colorectal cancer, and 175 will die from it. Yet, if detected and treated early, the cure rate for...

Residents and families provide positive feedback about Fairview Manor

by Mary Wilson-Trider During the last quarter of 2012, residents of Fairview Manor and their families were asked for their views on the care provided...

Consider a legacy gift to the AGH/FVM Foundation

The Almonte General Hospital/Fairview Manor (AGH/FVM) Foundation recently received a generous gift from the late John Jamieson (Johnny) Waddell, who left the bulk of...

March is Nutrition Month – plan, shop, cook enjoy!

by Susan Hanna March is Nutrition Month – a time when the Dietitians of Canada promote healthy eating. This year’s theme for Nutrition Month is...

AGH OBS nurses, physicians and midwives attended ACoRN workshop

  The Almonte General Hospital (AGH) Obstetrical Unit has been providing excellent obstetrical care to mothers and babies for generations.   The Hospital's highly trained...

Almonte Hospital Foundation appeals for funds to purchase capital equipment

          Dear Mr. Sears, The mission of the Almonte General Hospital-Fairview Manor Foundation is to provide funds to support the goals and objectives of the Almonte...

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