For the time being, surgeries, outpatient clinics and diagnostic services will continue as scheduled at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital. In an announcement this afternoon (Monday), the hospital advised it is working with its regional partners to respond to the rapidly evolving COVID-19 situation.
It will monitor capacity in these three areas on a daily basis and the hospital may have to put in place service reductions to preserve clinical capacity.
Patients scheduled to have a surgical, ambulatory or a diagnostic test/procedure should plan to attend their scheduled visit unless they receive direct notification from the Hospital. STEGH will notify patients in advance of any changes to their appointment or and service cancellations.
All patients coming to the hospital will receive a screening phone call prior to their appointment.
The hospital reminds, it is important that you do not delay seeking care for any urgent or emergent needs. If you have an emergency or serious medical injury/condition, call 911 or go to the Emergency Department.
