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Hundreds show support for new regional hospital at Community Town Hall
January 17, 2024Hundreds of community members from across Waterloo Region tuned in – live and online – last night as hospital leaders from Grand River Hospital (GRH) and St. Mary’s General Hospital (SMGH) gave an update on Building the Future of Care Together project.
Site Selection Panel Progresses to Stage 2 in Call for Proposal Process for New Joint Hospital in Kitchener-Waterloo
December 18, 2023On behalf of Grand River Hospital and St. Mary’s General Hospital, the Site Selection Panel is pleased to be moving forward in the process to find a location for a proposed new joint hospital in the Kitchener Waterloo area.
Land Proposals Sought for New Joint Hospital in Kitchener-Waterloo
October 5, 2023Grand River Hospital, St. Mary’s General Hospital looking for future home of shared hospital
Public Notice: Landowners Interested in Putting Forward Land for the Proposed New Hospital asked to Get Ready for Fall Submission Process
August 8, 2023Grand River Hospital and St. Mary’s General Hospital are asking landowners in the region to get ready for a Call for Land process starting this fall.
Grand River Hospital and St. Mary’s General Hospital Launch Public Consultation for Proposed New Joint Hospital
July 5, 2023It’s time to have your say in the future location for a new joint hospital in Kitchener-Waterloo. Grand River Hospital and St. Mary’s General Hospital recently assembled a five-member Site Selection Panel of skilled professionals who are leading the efforts to identify a preferred site for the new hospital. The Panel is seeking input from ...
Site Selection Panel Selected to Identify Site for New Hospital
June 1, 2023Grand River Hospital and St. Mary’s General Hospital continue to advance plans for the proposed new joint hospital in Kitchener-Waterloo.
Process Begins to Identify Site for Proposed New Joint Hospital in Kitchener-Waterloo
March 24, 2023Experienced candidates wanted for Panel that will lead selection process for future joint hospital
Three-step approach in the works to bring new hospital to Waterloo Region
August 18, 2022Our plan for the future of health care in our community includes a new hospital site and renewing of some of our current facilities.
Build us a truly regional hospital
June 25, 2022This week’s announcement of plans to build a new, state-of-the-art hospital in Waterloo Region was the best news to greet this community in a long time.
New hospital planned in Waterloo Region
June 22, 2022Planning is underway for a new hospital in the Region of Waterloo.
GRH and St. Mary’s join forces for new hospital infrastructure in K-W
June 22, 2022St. Mary's General Hospital and Grand River Hospital announced Wednesday they are collaborating on a new project to build new hospital infrastructure in K-W.
Kitchener hospitals submit proposal to Ontario government for new facility
June 22, 2022Kitchener’s two hospitals, Grand River and St. Mary’s General, said they had submitted a proposal to the provincial government to build a new hospital in the area and make some changes to the current facilities.
Grand River Hospital would be repurposed under joint proposal for new hospital in Kitchener-Waterloo
June 22, 2022Following the recent commitment from the Ontario government to invest $5 million to support this planning, the hospitals are formally launching the next phase of this project, called “Building the Future of Care Together”.
New hospital will deliver ‘world-class care’ to Waterloo RegionNew hospital will deliver ‘world-class care’ to Waterloo Region
June 22, 2022Grand River Hospital and St. Mary’s General Hospital announced plans Wednesday to replace both aging buildings and bring the Kitchener hospitals together in a new state-of-the-art hospital, cementing their long-standing partnership.
Hospitals “Building the Future of Care Together” in Kitchener-WaterlooHospitals “Building the Future of Care Together” in Kitchener-Waterloo
June 22, 2022Following the recent commitment from the Ontario government to invest $5 million to support this planning, the hospitals are formally launching the next phase of this project, called “Building the Future of Care Together”.
New hospital in Waterloo Region would serve residents as far as Owen Sound, Kitchener mayor says
May 24, 2022Ford government pledged $5 million to start long-term plan for region’s health care needs in April. Read The Waterloo Region Record article here.
Hospitals welcome planning grant for new hospital in Kitchener-Waterloo
April 28, 2022Grand River Hospital and St. Mary’s General Hospital welcome the provincial government’s $5 million planning grant in the 2022 Ontario budget.
Province awards planning grant for new hospital in Waterloo Region
April 21, 2022St. Mary’s General Hospital and Grand River Hospital welcomed approval by the Ontario government today for a planning grant.
Kitchener hospitals get $5M to modernize care
April 21, 2022Grand River Hospital and St. Mary’s General Hospital got a $5 million grant from the province to start planning together on new and improved health-care services for the community.
Ontario Building a Stronger, More Resilient Health Care System in Waterloo Region
April 21, 2022As part of its plan to stay open, the Ontario government is investing $5 million to modernize and expand Grand River Hospital and St. Mary’s General Hospital in the Region of Waterloo.
Ford government promises $5 million to Kitchener hospitals to plan for future
April 21, 2022The Ontario government says it is giving $5 million to Kitchener’s two hospitals, Grand River and St. Mary’s General, to develop a plan for the future. Read the Global News story here.
Waterloo Region is a Thriving Community Missing a Critical Piece of Infrastructure: A New Hospital
March 7, 2022Waterloo Region can’t wait any longer to put plans in place for new hospital facilities to better serve the needs of our rapidly growing and thriving community.