Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre

09/14/2026

🩸 When seconds matter, knowing what to do can make a life-saving difference.

The Barrie Women’s Hockey Association's Barrie Sharks recently joined us for a Stop the Bleed course, learning practical skills to recognize and respond to life-threatening bleeding in an emergency.

Stop the Bleed courses are offered monthly and are open to the public.

Ready to learn skills that could save a life? Join us for an upcoming course:

📅 September 16
📅 October 14
📅 November 18

Book your spot through the link in our bio.

Thanks to the Barrie Women’s Hockey Association for joining us! 🏒

09/14/2026

Please Note: RVH Emergency is experiencing very high patient volumes today.

Our team is working hard to care for everyone who needs us, but wait times may be longer than usual as we prioritize the most urgent and life-threatening cases first. We truly appreciate your patience and understanding.

⏱ Check current Emergency wait times:
https://bi.rvh.on.ca:444/SEQ_PublicFacing/

If your condition is not an emergency, you may receive care faster at:
• A walk-in clinic
• Your primary care provider
• The Regional Virtual Urgent Care Clinic
• Your local pharmacist

You can also book an arrival time for RVH’s Minor Ailment Patient Pathway (MAPP) for minor illnesses and injuries such as:
• Cold, flu, and other respiratory symptoms
• Minor limb injuries
• Urinary tract infections
• Skin infections
https://redcap.rvh.on.ca/redcap/surveys/?s=CW9LTWE3ETMMHCY8

Choosing the right care option helps us care for those who need us most. Thank you for helping everyone get the right care, at the right place and time.

Find more care options at www.baoht.ca

09/10/2026

World Su***de Prevention Day
Changing the narrative starts with a conversation.

Today, on World Su***de Prevention Day, we’re recognizing the importance of open, compassionate conversations about su***de and mental health.

At RVH, we know that caring for a person means caring for the whole person. Our healthcare teams support patients and families through some of life’s most difficult moments, creating space to talk, listening without judgment and helping people connect with the care and support they need.

But su***de prevention extends beyond the walls of our hospital. Each of us can play a role by checking in with someone who may be struggling, listening with compassion and helping them find support when they need it.

This year marks the final year of the three-year Changing the Narrative on Su***de campaign, with a simple call to action: Start the Conversation.

A conversation can help break down stigma. It can let someone know they’re not alone. And it can be the first step toward getting help.

Start the conversation. Listen. Ask. Connect.

If you or someone you know is thinking about su***de:

Call or text 9-8-8 to connect with immediate support, 24/7.

If you are in crisis, call 9-1-1 or go to your nearest emergency department.

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09/09/2026

This Blood Cancer Awareness Month, we’re highlighting patient-focused research that builds on the limited evidence available on blood cancer treatment in older adults.

Dr. Rouslan Kotchetkov combines clinical care with research to investigate questions driven by his patients' needs and generate findings that can better inform their care.

Most recently, he led a study examining the use of azacitidine in older adults diagnosed with a bone marrow disorder. The study found that older patients tolerated the recommended treatment and had strong responses to azacitidine, contributing important evidence about its use in this population.

🔗 Read more about Dr. Kotchetkov’s research in September’s Research Spotlight https://bit.ly/4gILTNh

09/09/2026

A remarkable gift for our community and for the future of cardiac care at RVH. ❤️
Thank you, David, for helping us bring life-saving care closer to home.

For David Crook, giving back to Barrie is personal.

A proud “Barrie boy,” David is investing $1 million to advance cardiac care at RVH—helping more patients get life-saving heart care, close to home and the people they love.

Having experienced a heart attack himself, David knows every minute matters. In his words, “time is muscle.”

Thank you, David, for an extraordinary gift and commitment to the community you’ve always called home.

Pictured from left are Gail Hunt, president and CEO, RVH; David Crook; Mary-Anne Frith, chair, RVH Foundation board of directors and Keep Life Wild campaign; and Pamela Ross, CEO, RVH Foundation.

09/01/2026

The Every Child Matters flag flies at RVH throughout September.

The flag honours residential school survivors, remembers the children who never returned home and recognizes the lasting impacts of residential schools on Indigenous families and communities.

Its presence also marks the beginning of a month of learning, reflection and Reconcili-ACTION at RVH. Throughout September, Team RVH will take part in activities that encourage a deeper understanding of Truth and Reconciliation and the meaningful actions each of us can take to advance it.

At RVH, this work is about more than awareness. It is about helping create a healthcare environment where Indigenous patients and families feel respected, understood and receive culturally safe care.

Every child matters. Every action matters.

08/31/2026

25 Years On. Still Needed.

Knowing where to turn for support, or what to do in an emergency, can make a difference.

This International Overdose Awareness Day, we’re sharing two resources available in our community:

💙 Need support with substance use? Our four RAAM clinics offer quick, low-barrier access to care. You don’t need a referral
to get started.

💙 Want to be prepared? Naloxone kits are available for free and can temporarily reverse an opioid overdose. Knowing how to use one could help save a life.

Whether you’re looking for support for yourself, someone you care about, or simply want to be prepared, these resources are here when you need them.

08/19/2026

🚧 Construction Notice

Starting Thursday, August 20, RVH will begin work to install a permanent generator for Rotary Place. This important upgrade will strengthen backup power for critical hospital systems and help ensure safe, reliable patient care during outages and emergencies.

What you need to know:

- Accessible parking spaces will remain available throughout construction. ♿
- 15 parking spaces will be temporarily closed.
- EV charging stations and the emergency call station will be temporarily unavailable.
- Four parking spaces will be permanently removed.
- The Rotary Place entrance to the Main Parking Lot, off Gallie Court, will be closed for approximately one month. The rear entrance will also be inaccessible during this time.
- Temporary fencing and signage will be in place.
- Construction is expected to be completed in early October.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we make this important investment in RVH’s infrastructure and future.

08/17/2026

RVH is excited to welcome 10 new resident physicians to our Family Medicine Teaching Unit (FMTU) this fall as we continue to help train the next generation of primary care providers 🩺🎓

Dr. Cezara Ene and several other new family doctors are expected to begin practicing in Barrie and area after completing their placement RVH’s FMTU this summer.

The Barrie FMTU is a collaboration between RVH and the University of Toronto’s Department of Family and Community Medicine. It gives resident physicians two years of hands-on experience under the guidance of RVH physicians, setting them up for success in their future practices.

As Simcoe Muskoka continues to grow, RVH is helping to increase our area’s capacity for primary care, creating more chances for residents to get the care they need, close to home.

Anyone looking for a family doctor or nurse practitioner are encouraged to register with Health Care Connect, a free provincial program for finding available primary care practitioners: https://bit.ly/4x6PmuP