Norfolk General Hospital Simcoe Ontario

10/15/2026

Today is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day.

At Norfolk General Hospital, we join families across the world in remembering the babies who were gone too soon. Pregnancy and infant loss touch many lives, yet the conversations around miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant loss often remain difficult and unspoken.

We remember:

👼 Babies born sleeping
💜 Those carried but never held
🌸 Those held but never brought home
🦋 Those brought home but could not stay

To all parents who have faced these losses, we remember your babies with you. We stand with you in your grief and honour the strength it takes to carry on.

If you feel comfortable, you are invited to share your baby’s name, a memorial tattoo, a song, or a book that helped you in the comments below, so we can remember with you.

Today, we also lower our flags in their honour. ❤

10/14/2026

📌 Save this post for later, or share it with someone who may find it helpful.

Is it a cold, the flu, COVID-19, or RSV? 🤧

Many respiratory illnesses can feel the same, making it difficult to tell them apart.

Swipe through the graphics to learn the key differences.

Not feeling well? If your symptoms are not an emergency, these health care options may help:

👩‍⚕️ UrgentCareOntario
Connect with a registered nurse, 24/7.
https://urgentcareontario.ca

📞 Health811
Call 811 or chat online for health advice, day or night.
https://www.health811.ontario.ca

💊 Ontario Pharmacists
Get assessed and treated for many common minor illnesses.
https://www.ontario.ca/page/get-medical-care-your-pharmacy

🏥 Primary Care Access Clinics
Short-term care by appointment for people without a family doctor or nurse practitioner. https://www.ngh.on.ca/find-a-doctor/

👧 Pediatric Urgent Care Clinic
Evening appointments for children on Tuesdays at Roulston’s Wellness Centre in Simcoe.
Call 226-534-9772 before 4 p.m. or 226-534-9794 after 4 p.m.

🚨 Medical emergency? Call 911 or go to the nearest Emergency Department.

💉 Vaccines help protect against serious illness.

Starting October 26, flu and COVID-19 vaccines will be widely available for everyone six months and older. RSV immunization is also available for certain age and risk groups.

Learn more from Grand Erie Public Health:
https://geph.ca/vaccines-available-october-26-to-help-protect-against-influenza-covid-19-and-rsv/

10/14/2026

Norfolk General Hospital is saddened to learn of the passing of Dr. Garry Fisher.

For more than 40 years, Dr. Fisher served patients and families across Norfolk and Haldimand counties as a dedicated surgeon. Throughout his career, he made important contributions to local health care and provided care to patients at Norfolk General Hospital.

Many of our staff, physicians and volunteers remember Dr. Fisher's dedication, compassion and commitment to patient care. His many years of service touched the lives of countless patients, families and colleagues, leaving a lasting impact on our hospital and community.

We extend our sincere condolences to Dr. Fisher's family, friends and everyone who had the opportunity to work alongside him.

To honour his life and service, the flags at Norfolk General Hospital will be lowered.

To learn more about Dr. Fisher's life and contributions, please read his obituary here: https://simcoereformer.remembering.ca/obituary/dr-garry-fisher-1094085444

10/13/2026

Just a simple, kind reminder.

What feels like a mild cold to you could be much more serious for someone in the hospital 😷

As we enter respiratory illness season, Norfolk General Hospital is encouraging patients and visitors to consider wearing a medical-grade face mask in patient-facing and clinical areas throughout our facilities.

Many of our patients are already dealing with health challenges, and even common respiratory illnesses can make recovery more difficult. Choosing to wear a mask is a simple way to help protect the people around you and support a safer environment for healing.

Here are a few ways you can help:

✅ Consider wearing a medical-grade mask in patient-facing and clinical areas.
✅ If you are feeling unwell, please avoid visiting a loved one in the hospital until you're feeling better.
✅ If you need medical care, please continue to seek care when needed.
✅ Masks are available at all public entrances.

Thank you for helping us keep our hospital safe and supporting the recovery of those in our care.

🔗 Learn more before your visit: https://www.ngh.on.ca/thinking-of-visiting-a-loved-one-if-youre-feeling-sick-please-stay-home/

10/12/2026

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Norfolk General Hospital!

To our staff, physicians and volunteers, thank you. Your compassion, skill, and dedication touch lives every single day.

Even on holidays, you are here caring for patients, supporting families, and keeping our hospital running. We are proud and deeply thankful for everything you do.

To our community, thank you for your trust and support. Your partnership helps us keep Norfolk healthy and strong. ❤💪

From all of us at NGH, we wish you a safe and happy Thanksgiving.

10/07/2026

One phone call is all it takes to book your own mammogram at Norfolk General Hospital.

If you’re 40 to 74, you can self-refer through the Ontario Breast Screening Program. No referral is needed, and screening is covered by OHIP.

If you’re 40 to 49, you may also want to talk with your healthcare provider or Health811 about your personal risk and whether screening is right for you.

📞 Call 519-429-6974 to book your mammogram.

Regular screening can help find breast cancer early, when treatment may be more effective. 💗

To learn more about the Mammogram Program at NGH, please click here: https://www.ngh.on.ca/early-detection-saves-lives-book-your-mammogram-with-the-ontario-breast-screening-program/

10/07/2026

🍝 Spaghetti for a good cause.

Join us Thursday, October 22 for the Volunteer Association’s Spaghetti Dinner, catered by Kaley’s Restaurant.

Your ticket helps support equipment and care at Norfolk General Hospital and the Norfolk Hospital Nursing Home.

🎟️ Adults: $35
🎟️ Children 12 and under: $10
📍 Simcoe Legion
🍽️ Seatings at 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
🥡 Takeout available at 4:30 p.m.

Tickets are available by calling Iris at 519-429-8807 or visiting the Volunteer Gift Shop at NGH.

Come enjoy a great meal and support local patient and resident care. 💙

Learn more here: https://bit.ly/472fBXZ

10/06/2026

Every ticket to the Volunteer Association's Spaghetti Dinner helps support patient and resident care at Norfolk General Hospital and Norfolk Hospital Nursing Home.

Grab your tickets today and help make a difference, close to home.

We hope to see you there ❤️

🍝 GET READY TO TWIRL THOSE NOODLES! 🍝

Only 3 weeks to go until our Spaghetti Dinner! 🎉

Grab your family, bring your friends and come hungry! It’s going to be a delicious evening of good food, great company and community spirit — all while supporting our local hospital and nursing home. 💙

🎟️ Haven’t got your tickets yet? There’s still time!
Call Iris 519-429-8807

Check out the flyer for all the details. We can’t wait to see you there! 🫶

10/05/2026

Great care starts with great people. 💙

Every person we recruit. Every shift we help fill. Every employee we support to stay healthy, safe and at work. Every volunteer we support. It all helps strengthen care across Norfolk General Hospital, the Norfolk Hospital Nursing Home, West Haldimand General Hospital and Holmes House.

Our People Strategy team includes Human Resources, Recruitment, Scheduling, Occupational Health and Safety, and Volunteers.

This team helps recruit new staff, supports employees, helps create safe and healthy workplaces, makes sure shifts are covered, and helps connect volunteers with meaningful roles.

They also support our staff, nurses and physicians when they have questions, need guidance, return to work, take on a new role or face a change in the workplace.

They may not provide care at the bedside, but their work helps make that care possible.

Thank you to our People Strategy team for supporting the people who care for our community every day. 👏😀

10/02/2026

What a great evening in Delhi!

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth at the Her Health Matters Health Expo last night.

Our Labour and Delivery and Maternal Newborn Clinic teams loved meeting you, answering your questions and sharing how we can support you and your family before, during and after pregnancy.

We were also proud to see our very own Dr. Kailey Buller take the stage as one of the evening’s guest speakers.

A big thank you to our community partners, including Grand Erie Public Health and the Norfolk Family Health Team, and to everyone who helped bring this event together.

Thank you, Delhi, for the warm welcome and for spending part of your evening with us. 💙