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Where Providence Care Hospital will be built

Posted on May 18, 2011 | Leave a Comment

Providence Care and the Ontario Realty Corporation (ORC) have been working together for many years. Currently, Providence Care leases land from ORC at King Street West where the Mental Health Services facilities are located. The new Providence Care Hospital will also be built at King...

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We’re on our way!

Posted on May 18, 2011 | Leave a Comment

The Hon. John Gerretsen, MPP for Kingston and The Islands, made an announcement at the Providence Care Founders’ Dinner on March 26, 2011, that Providence Care Hospital has been approved for construction by the provincial government. After many years of work and so much support from...

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Did you know? Every time you cough or sneeze you release small droplets through your mouth & nose. Infectious particles in these droplets can make people sick. Remember to practice proper #respiratoryetiquette and #handhygiene. 22 hours ago

test Twitter Media - Did you know? Every time you cough or sneeze you release small droplets through your mouth & nose. Infectious particles in these droplets can make people sick. Remember to practice proper #respiratoryetiquette and #handhygiene. https://t.co/5FdE0QueYa

Are you coming to one of our sites for an appointment or visit? Please note all outpatients and visitors must wear a mask or face covering. Visit providencecare.ca/covid19/ for more information. #ygk 5 days ago

test Twitter Media - Are you coming to one of our sites for an appointment or visit? Please note all outpatients and visitors must wear a mask or face covering. Visit https://t.co/nP0vJqkZ5L for more information. #ygk https://t.co/Bl356xeTVW

A big #ygk welcome to @janephilpott! We look forward to working alongside you. twitter.com/QueensUHealth/… 5 days ago

We are thrilled to welcome @janephilpott as she begins her roles as Dean, Faculty of Health Sciences, Director, School of Medicine & CEO, @seamokingston. Please join us in welcoming Dr. Jane Philpott to the FHS family!#WeAreFHS https://t.co/aXmTcRwtEN pic.twitter.com/81YAwBrlqO
— Queen's Faculty of Health Sciences (@QueensUHealth) July 2, 2020

To continue meeting the demand for COVID-19 testing following the recent community outbreaks, the Temporary COVID-19 Assessment Centre will operate again at St. Lawrence College TODAY Wednesday July 1 from 9AM to 12PM @KFLAPH @FPSParamedics @cityofkingston @whatsinsideslc #ygk Retweeted by Providence Care 6 days ago

test Twitter Media - To continue meeting the demand for COVID-19 testing following the recent community outbreaks, the Temporary COVID-19 Assessment Centre will operate again at St. Lawrence College TODAY Wednesday July 1 from 9AM to 12PM @KFLAPH @FPSParamedics @cityofkingston @whatsinsideslc #ygk https://t.co/40QRI95e6O

Now is the time to get WISE. ow.ly/61tm50Am4K8 #COVID19KFLA Retweeted by Providence Care 7 days ago

test Twitter Media - Now is the time to get WISE. https://t.co/hdSQ6geiG7 #COVID19KFLA https://t.co/b2zlIuvpvi

Whether you donated or watched the Stream-A-Thon (or both), we appreciate your support! Together, you raised $33,760 for @KingstonHSC & @providence_care! We couldn’t have done this without the generosity of the #IBEWLocal115. Watch the replay of the event: youtu.be/g9h6VdyLCwc Retweeted by Providence Care 7 days ago

ICYMI: The COVID-19 Assessment Centre at the @LeonsCentre will be CLOSED tomorrow (July 1). A temporary assessment centre will operate at St. Lawrence College from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. twitter.com/KingstonHSC/st… 7 days ago

To continue meeting the demand for COVID-19 testing following the recent community outbreak, the Temporary COVID-19 Assessment Centre will operate again at St. Lawrence College on Wednesday July 1 from 9AM to 12PM @KFLAPH @FPSParamedics @cityofkingston @whatsinsideslc #ygk pic.twitter.com/jKbSSicezG
— KingstonHSC (@KingstonHSC) June 30, 2020

@_ChrisGarnett Great photo! 1 week ago

It's more important than ever to wear your mask properly. Check out the poster below for some "Do's" and "Don'ts" of wearing a mask. #ygk 1 week ago

test Twitter Media - It's more important than ever to wear your mask properly. Check out the poster below for some "Do's" and "Don'ts" of wearing a mask. #ygk https://t.co/cJp5EgovoL

In case you missed it: the #COVID19 Assessment Centre has re-located to the @LeonsCentre, located at 1 Tragically Hip Way. #ygk twitter.com/KingstonHSC/st… 1 week ago

If you need to be assessed for COVID-19 then please attend the Leon's Centre in downtown Kingston. For location & parking details visit https://t.co/omhETtnV6L #ygk @KFLAPH @cityofkingston pic.twitter.com/JoRfHv61qq
— KingstonHSC (@KingstonHSC) June 29, 2020

Thank you @KFLAPH for this informative video on how to properly wear and remove a mask. youtu.be/-2pkmEXH-dg 1 week ago

In response to the high demand for COVID-19 testing following the recent community outbreak, a Temporary COVID-19 Assessment Centre will operate at St. Lawrence College on Sunday June 28, 2020 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Retweeted by Providence Care 2 weeks ago

test Twitter Media - In response to the high demand for COVID-19 testing following the recent community outbreak, a Temporary COVID-19 Assessment Centre will operate at St. Lawrence College on Sunday June 28, 2020 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. https://t.co/Q4sdfi7jsf

Face coverings are now mandatory in all commercial settings. Find out what it all means at kflaph.ca/MaskFAQ #COVID19KFLA Retweeted by Providence Care 2 weeks ago

test Twitter Media - Face coverings are now mandatory in all commercial settings. Find out what it all means at https://t.co/lZiWI9QkRh #COVID19KFLA https://t.co/1I6sXwgDB9

Beginning June 27, all individuals must wear a face covering when entering any commercial establishments in KFL&A. Click on the link below to learn what falls within the definition of a commercial establishment. #ygk twitter.com/KFLAPH/status/… 2 weeks ago

KFL&A Public Health orders face coverings mandatory in commercial establishments. https://t.co/NZCKqCgQAI pic.twitter.com/dwITW4NLfu
— KFLA Public Health (@KFLAPH) June 26, 2020

The COVID-19 Assessment Centre at the Memorial Centre is open June 25 & 26, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. & June 27, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Closed June 28. Re-opening at Leon’s Centre June 29, where regular hours will be 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. daily. #ygk #myKHSC Retweeted by Providence Care 2 weeks ago

test Twitter Media - The COVID-19 Assessment Centre at the Memorial Centre is open June 25 & 26, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. & June 27, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Closed June 28. Re-opening at Leon’s Centre June 29, where regular hours will be 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. daily. #ygk #myKHSC https://t.co/TPfcMzlB3Q

Thanks to the fantastic hosts of yesterday's Stream-A-Thon, @rockinreid & @HeyBenMcLean! Check out the link below to make a donation! #ygk #morethanhealthcare twitter.com/983FLYFM/statu… 2 weeks ago

Reid and Ben: We had such a great time chatting with a bunch of healthcare professionals yesterday during our Stream-A-Thon for @UHKF. You can check it out and still donate HERE #ygk. Big thanks to @KingstonHSC @providence_care @IBEW Local 115 https://t.co/8ftDbbsmQG
— 98.3 FLY FM (@983FLYFM) June 26, 2020

There’s still time to tune in! @KingstonHSC @UHKF @rockinreid @HeyBenMcLean @983FLYFM @PureCountry99 twitter.com/rockinreid/sta… 2 weeks ago

We've got an hour to go on our Stream-A-Thon for @UHKF. Help us raise money for @KingstonHSC and @providence_care . You can donate and watch HERE #ygk #ThankYou https://t.co/YseRoUq7iL
— REID (@rockinreid) June 25, 2020

@983FLYFM Thanks guys! 2 weeks ago

Tune in now! Our President and CEO Cathy Szabo is live with @983FLYFM's Reid and Ben for the Stream-A-Thon for @UHKF. Listen in at 10:25 a.m. and 11:25 a.m. to learn more about the Providence Manor Redevelopment Project. Click here to listen: uhkf.akaraisin.com/ui/UHKFStreamA… #ygk #donate 2 weeks ago

test Twitter Media - Tune in now! Our President and CEO Cathy Szabo is live with @983FLYFM's Reid and Ben for the Stream-A-Thon for @UHKF. Listen in at 10:25 a.m. and 11:25 a.m. to learn more about the Providence Manor Redevelopment Project. Click here to listen: https://t.co/lJiPSfkxdS #ygk #donate https://t.co/mVY303EQMw

All outpatients and essential visitors coming to the hospital must wear a mask a face covering, even if they do not have any signs of an infection. Click on the image below for more information. providencecare.clickthis.top/bTBA7Gq 2 weeks ago

Hear from our very own Krystal Mack, Administrator of Providence Manor long-term care home. Krystal talks about the exceptional care our staff provide day in, day out, regardless of #COVID19. #HealthCareChangeMakers twitter.com/HIROCGROUP/sta… 2 weeks ago

A new mini-series for #HealthcareChangeMakers listeners, just released: From the Frontlines, where frontline healthcare providers & support staff share their stories.🎧

In the first episode, we sit down w/ Providence Manor's Krystal Mack: https://t.co/POLtS389d0 @providence_care pic.twitter.com/Z0Kj71B60a
— HIROC (@HIROCGROUP) June 23, 2020

Due to the heat warning issued by KFL&A Public Health, the Memorial Centre COVID-19 Assessment Centre will close today at 2 p.m. It will be open Saturday & Sunday from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. If you require emergency care, please go to the Emergency Department at our KGH site. #ygk Retweeted by Providence Care 3 weeks ago

Wondering how you can support #healthcare right here in #ygk? Join @rockinreid and @HeyBenMcLean next Thursday, June 25 for a stream-a-thon! Learn more at the link below! 👇🏻 twitter.com/983FLYFM/statu… 3 weeks ago

Join us Thursday, June 25th for the Stream-A-Thon for UHKF!

Hosted by @rockinreid & @HeyBenMcLean 🙌

The @UHKF supports @KingstonHSC & @providence_care ❤️

Help us reach our goal! Donate now, click here: https://t.co/frZwWXyL7S pic.twitter.com/iOPXgspCFT
— 98.3 FLY FM (@983FLYFM) June 19, 2020

All essential visitors and patients coming for outpatient appointments must wear a mask or a face covering for the duration of their visit. Click on the image below to read more. providencecare.thumbs.top/lXdabQQ 3 weeks ago

Are you interested in learning how to properly wear a face mask? In this video Heather Candon, Director of Infection Prevention & Control at Providence Care and @KingstonHSC, gives some great tips on how to put on and take off a fabric mask. #ygk #staysafe twitter.com/KingstonHSC/st… 3 weeks ago

Masks / face coverings are required when you visit #myKHSC in #ygk. Learn how to wear a cloth mask properly & safely from our infection prevention & control expert Heather Candon. https://t.co/JDLCRUAfDR #COVID19
— KingstonHSC (@KingstonHSC) June 17, 2020

While today's #DayofCaring may look a little different, we are proud to recognize this important day in our #community. Today we encourage those in #ygk to come together & support one another in small, meaningful ways. #LocalLove #StaySafe 4 weeks ago

test Twitter Media - While today's #DayofCaring may look a little different, we are proud to recognize this important day in our #community. Today we encourage those in #ygk to come together & support one another in small, meaningful ways. #LocalLove #StaySafe https://t.co/wRCoktzrv7

We all have a role to play in keeping each other safe from #COVID19. Please continue to practice #physicaldistancing and practice good #handhygiene twitter.com/ONThealth/stat… 1 month ago

As some businesses and workplaces begin to reopen, stay two metres from others. We all have a part to play to protect each other from #COVID19ON. https://t.co/alKmkTvq6M pic.twitter.com/1qDJqSJWD4
— ONTHealth (@ONThealth) June 4, 2020

June is #braininjuryawarenessmonth. Our CBIS programs help support more than 150 people with brain injuries across the region. We're honoured to be part of their rehabilitation journey. Remember brain injury can happen to anyone. Help raise awareness & keep the conversation going 1 month ago

test Twitter Media - June is #braininjuryawarenessmonth. Our CBIS programs help support more than 150 people with brain injuries across the region. We're honoured to be part of their rehabilitation journey. Remember brain injury can happen to anyone. Help raise awareness & keep the conversation going https://t.co/yKkzQzTVqH

Check out this interview with our very own @skepticalIDdoc, Medical Director of Infection Prevention & Control. twitter.com/skepticalIDdoc… 1 month ago

The community of KFLA is awesome.
Has made all the hard work of @MOHKFLA @KFLAPH @KingstonHSC @providence_care a true partnership.
Never been prouder to be a #Canadian https://t.co/Ji4xe8fxiR
— Gerald Evans (@skepticalIDdoc) May 31, 2020

Stay cool and #staysafe Kingston! twitter.com/cityofkingston… 1 month ago

Looking for ways to beat the heat? If you’re out and about and need some reprieve, there are some facilities open as cool down locations #ygk https://t.co/VDabD3EBGq 1/3 pic.twitter.com/CbT0YkHx2Y
— City of Kingston - Municipal Government (@cityofkingston) May 26, 2020

FYI: The province has extended all emergency orders currently in force until June 9, 2020. These include restrictions on social gatherings of more than five people. #StayHomeStaySafe #COVID19 twitter.com/ONgov/status/1… 1 month ago

Ontario extending emergency orders during #COVID19 outbreak. Public health and safety remain top priorities.https://t.co/p9nNOF9aIz
— Ontario Government (@ONgov) May 27, 2020

If you are worried you may have #COVID19, or been exposed to someone with COVID-19, you can get tested. Visit your nearest assessment centre or contact your doctor or Telehealth Ontario at 1-866-797-0000 for information. ontario.ca/coronavirus | #StopTheSpread Retweeted by Providence Care 1 month ago

test Twitter Media - If you are worried you may have #COVID19, or been exposed to someone with COVID-19, you can get tested. Visit your nearest assessment centre or contact your doctor or Telehealth Ontario at 1-866-797-0000 for information. https://t.co/RwAuxFz0xw | #StopTheSpread https://t.co/E9eAXXZBd3

Friendly reminder that the #COVID19 Assessment Centre located at the Memorial Centre is open seven days a week. Visit bit.ly/2X2U3qP for hours of operation. twitter.com/MOHKFLA/status… 1 month ago

We are fortunate to have only 1 unresolved case of COVID-19 in KFL&A with no outbreaks in over 5 weeks. Our main focus is to encourage those on the front lines to get tested. If you are a front-line worker without symptoms consider being tested on a regular basis. #COVID19KFLA pic.twitter.com/PC4jtbA5dL
— MOH@kflaph.ca (@MOHKFLA) May 25, 2020

#EidMubarak to everyone celebrating in the #ygk area and around the world! twitter.com/KingstonMuslim… 1 month ago

An ‘Eid message from @Cathy_Szabo (CEO) and Dr. Tariq Hassan (President, Medical Staff Association) on behalf of staff at @providence_care to the #ygk Muslim Community #EidMubarak #CommunityStrong pic.twitter.com/p9NvpMV2qX
— ISK (@KingstonMuslims) May 22, 2020

Friendly reminder to continue practicing #PhysicalDistancing. We all have a role to play in keeping each other safe from #COVID19. twitter.com/ONThealth/stat… 2 months ago

Celebrate the holidays with those living in the same household and try virtual gatherings to stay connected to family and friends. Stay home and protect those you love. https://t.co/alKmkTvq6M #COVID19ON pic.twitter.com/mMP3u1hGRe
— ONTHealth (@ONThealth) April 22, 2020

In case you missed it: @KingstonTransit is making a few changes to service beginning Monday, May 25. twitter.com/cityofkingston… 2 months ago

1/2 - @KingstonTransit will be adjusting service beginning Monday, May 25 to better support the needs of riders making essential trips. Changes include expanded service hours on select routes and increased service frequency on select routes. pic.twitter.com/K9aRw2cVI0
— City of Kingston - Municipal Government (@cityofkingston) May 20, 2020

Happy #PersonalSupportWorkerDay to all of the incredible PSWs working across our organization! The support you provide to the people we serve is invaluable. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts! #PSWDay2020 2 months ago

test Twitter Media - Happy #PersonalSupportWorkerDay to all of the incredible PSWs working across our organization! The support you provide to the people we serve is invaluable. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts! #PSWDay2020 https://t.co/nbMr0Mqvyp

This #LongWeekend, avoid social gatherings of more than 5 people & practice #PhysicalDistancing, #WashYourHands frequently & limit travel. We all have a part to play to protect against #COVID19. You’re making a difference. Stay up to date on #COVID19ON. ontario.ca/coronavirus Retweeted by Providence Care 2 months ago

test Twitter Media - This #LongWeekend, avoid social gatherings of more than 5 people & practice #PhysicalDistancing, #WashYourHands frequently & limit travel. We all have a part to play to protect against #COVID19. You’re making a difference. Stay up to date on #COVID19ON. https://t.co/alKmkTvq6M https://t.co/HiMQ4a5s9Y

During #NationalNursingWeek we've been proud to shine the spotlight on these caring & compassionate individuals, but we know they deserve to be celebrated year round for the exceptional care they provide. Join us in giving them a virtual round of applause! #NursesWeek 2 months ago