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395 Carrie Street, Strathroy, Ont. N7G 3J4TTTTT: (519) 245-1550: (519) 245-1550: (519) 245-1550: (519) 245-1550: (519) 245-1550

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Middlesex Hospital AllianceMiddlesex Hospital AllianceMiddlesex Hospital AllianceMiddlesex Hospital AllianceMiddlesex Hospital Alliance

Strathroy Middlesex GeneralStrathroy Middlesex GeneralStrathroy Middlesex GeneralStrathroy Middlesex GeneralStrathroy Middlesex GeneralHospital SiteHospital SiteHospital SiteHospital SiteHospital Site

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“Welcome”“Welcome”“Welcome”“Welcome”“Welcome”Welcome to Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital.This Patient Services Directory has been prepared toprovide you with helpful information and phonenumbers for our programs and services.

We recognize that few people look forward to a stay inthe hospital. Our goal is to make your time with us ascomfortable as possible. We believe in working inpartnership with you to ensure that you receive themost appropriate care and treatment. We trust thatyou will find our staff to be compassionate andunderstanding of all your healthcare needs.

If at any time you have questions about the hospital orthe care your are receiving, we encourage you to speakto the hospital staff or your doctor.

I sincerely hope that you have a speedy recovery andyour experience at Strathroy Middlesex GeneralHospital meets all your expectations.

Michael A. MazzaCEO, Middlesex Hospital Alliance

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Strathroy Middlesex General HospitalStrathroy Middlesex General HospitalStrathroy Middlesex General HospitalStrathroy Middlesex General HospitalStrathroy Middlesex General Hospital

MISSION STMISSION STMISSION STMISSION STMISSION STAAAAATEMENTTEMENTTEMENTTEMENTTEMENT

We provide comprehensive family centred patient care in a rural andcommunity-focused health service setting in collaboration and integrationwith our healthcare partners.

VISION STVISION STVISION STVISION STVISION STAAAAATEMENTTEMENTTEMENTTEMENTTEMENT

The Middlesex Hospital Alliance will be an organization of excellencethrough its delivery of care in a collaborative and integrated networkthat addresses the health care needs of our diverse community and theongoing investments in our people and technology.

GOALSGOALSGOALSGOALSGOALS

•To create a culture committed to patient safety

•To deliver patient centred care that meets the physical, emotional,mental and spiritual needs of the patients and families we serve.

•To deliver patient centred care using evidence based practice withavailable resources.

•To acquire and utilize new and existing resources responsibly toensure financial longevity.

•To be a "magnet" organization to attract and retain caringprofessionals and employees.

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PPPPPrivacy Privacy Privacy Privacy Privacy PolicyolicyolicyolicyolicyMiddlesex Hospital Alliance is committed to keeping your personal andhealth information safe and confidential. Your privacy is very importantto us. To provide you with quality health care, we collect personal andhealth information from you. Your name, date of birth,address, health card number, and extended healthinsurance numbers are examples of personal information.Your health history, the records of your visits to thehospital, and what health care we provide to you duringthose visits are examples of your health information.If you have questions or concerns, contact thePrivacy Officer at extension 4175.

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WWWWWe believe:e believe:e believe:e believe:e believe:•That all human life is sacred and each person will be treated with

dignity and compassion.

•That the primary responsibility for health and well-being rests witheach person.

•That professional and personal care must address all aspects of thepatient's health.

•That the family and larger community play an important role inpeople's health.

•That our working environment must recognize the contribution ofeach staff (hospital/medical) member and volunteer and encourageprofessional and personal growth.

•That partnerships and effective communication within and outsideour organization can demonstrate mutual respect and instill publictrust.

•That all our resources will be wisely managed.

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Our HistorOur HistorOur HistorOur HistorOur Historyyyyy

The hospital was officially opened with 20 beds, and the first patientswere admitted February 14th, 1914. There was a staff of five, plus

three student nurses, and the room rate was $1.50 per day. At the time,the hospital was municipally owned.

Strathroy General Hospital operated a School of Nursing from 1916 to1946 with 111 nurses graduating during that time. A school forRegistered Nursing Assistants was conducted from 1962 to 1977 with 311R.N.A.s graduating.

In May 1959, after a great deal of careful planning and a successful fundraising campaign, the present hospital was built. It opened June 23, 1962as a two-story structure with 82 beds.

In 1966, the Town of Strathroy relinquished ownership of the hospitaland we became a community hospital to ensure that representation onthe Board of Governors reflected the various communities served by thehospital. The name was changed to Strathroy Middlesex General Hospitalat that time.

In 1975 two more floors were added, increasing our rated bed capacity to154, and included new services such as ICU/CCU, Middlesex Unit(Chronic Care & rehabilitation) and Public Health within the hospital.Due to provincial restrictions the hospital was only allowed to open 116beds. Numerous changes to the hospital’s programs and services havetaken place since the last hospital expansion in 1975.

The hospital currently has a bed capacity of 80 and offers a wide range ofoutpatient services to the patients of its catchment area.

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FFFFFrequentlyrequentlyrequentlyrequentlyrequentlyCalled NumbersCalled NumbersCalled NumbersCalled NumbersCalled Numbers

Main Hospital Telephone Number ....... (519) 245-1550

Automated Attendant............................ (519) 245-5295

Community Care Access Centre ....................... (519) 245- 3233(Home Care)

Finance Office ....................................... (519) 245-5295 x 5500

Foundation ............................................ (519) 245-5295 x 5020

Information/Switchboard .................................................... “0”

Lost and Found ..................................... (519) 245-5295 x 5847(Patient Registration/Switchboard)

Spiritual Care................................. Dial “0” and ask Operator(Chaplaincy) to contact chaplain

Television Rentals .................................. (519) 245-5295 x 5090

There is no charge for the telephone or for local calls.

For local calls DIAL 9 - NUMBER.DIAL 9 - NUMBER.DIAL 9 - NUMBER.DIAL 9 - NUMBER.DIAL 9 - NUMBER.

For long distance calls to be completed, Dial “9” then “0”following the prompts.

You should call collect, use a calling card or usethe pay phones.

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TTTTTable of Contentsable of Contentsable of Contentsable of Contentsable of ContentsWelcome ............................................................................................................ 2Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital Mission and Values ..................... 3-4Privacy Policy .................................................................................................. 4Patient Rights & Responsibilities ................................................................... 5Our History ...................................................................................................... 6Frequently Called Numbers ........................................................................... 7

Hospital ServicesHospital ServicesHospital ServicesHospital ServicesHospital ServicesPreferred Accommodation.............................................................................. 9Auxiliary ......................................................................................................... 10Complaints...................................................................................................... 10Discharge Information and Planning .......................................................... 10Electrical Equipment .................................................................................... 11Fire Alarms and Exits ................................................................................... 11Food Services .................................................................................................. 11Hair Shop........................................................................................................ 12Housekeeping/Maintenance .......................................................................... 13Important Reminder ..................................................................................... 13Interpreter Services....................................................................................... 13Lost & Found.................................................................................................. 13Mail ................................................................................................................. 13Meals ..................................................................................... See Food ServicesNewspapers .................................................................................................... 14Palliative Care ................................................................................................ 14Parking............................................................................................................ 14Patient Accounts ............................................................................................ 14Scent Free Policy ........................................................................................... 14Smoking .......................................................................................................... 14Spiritual Care ................................................................................................. 15Telephone ........................................................................................................ 15Television ........................................................................................................ 15Valuables ......................................................................................................... 16Visiting Hours ................................................................................................ 16Volunteers ....................................................................................................... 16Washrooms...................................................................................................... 16What to Bring to the Hospital ...................................................................... 17

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PLEASE NOTE: We are constantly changing to meet your needs.Information presented in this directory may be subject to change.

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Hospital SerHospital SerHospital SerHospital SerHospital ServicesvicesvicesvicesvicesPreferred AccommodationPreferred AccommodationPreferred AccommodationPreferred AccommodationPreferred AccommodationStrathroy Middlesex General Hospital has private, semi-private and ward rooms. Every effort is made to meet yourroom choice. Unfortunately, we will not know until the day ofadmission what type of rooms will be available. Occasionallywe are not able to provide patients with their requested roompreference because of medical requirements. We ask for yourunderstanding and thank you for your cooperation.

FFFFFinancial Responsibilityinancial Responsibilityinancial Responsibilityinancial Responsibilityinancial ResponsibilityFor preferred accommodation: There is a charge for semi-private rooms ($220.00 per day*) and private rooms ($190.00per day*) beyond what the provincial government will cover.The hospital does not charge you for the last day of your staybut you will be charged for the first day in a semi-private orprivate room. In order to obtain a private or semi-privateroom, you must provide the hospital an insurance certificateof coverage on or prior to admission. It is your responsibilityto check with your insurance company to confirm yourspecific coverage before coming to the hospital. If yourinsurance company does not pay your outstanding account infull, you are responsible to pay the difference.

Patients without private or semi-private insurance coveragerequesting and receiving preferred accommodation arerequested upon discharge to pay by credit card, debit card,cheque or cash.

A private room includes one bed, washroom and a privatetelephone line. A semi-private includes two beds separated bycurtains, a washroom and a telephone at each bedside. Award room includes three or four beds, separated by curtains,a washroom and a telephone at each bedside. There is nodifferential room rate for a ward room. The Ontario Ministryof Health and Long Term Care covers the full cost of a wardroom.

*Amounts quoted are for 2005 and are subject to changewithout notice. We try to place you in the type of room yourequest. Sometimes, your choice of room will not be availablewhen you are admitted. You will be moved as soon as one is

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free. If you decide that you need to downgrade youraccommodations, or you have any questions about roomcharges, please notify your nurse, Admitting or PatientAccounts, as soon as possible.

AuxiliaryAuxiliaryAuxiliaryAuxiliaryAuxiliaryThe SMGH Auxiliary was founded in 1914 when the hospitalopened. At that time members donated fruit, vegetables,preserves and eggs to the kitchen. The big event each yearwas the July 1st “Tea” the auxiliary hosted on the front lawnof the hospital.

The Auxiliary membership has grown to over 80 members.The auxiliary raises money by operating the Gift Shop, anannual Tag Day in May, Bake Sales at Easter andThanksgiving, selling HELPP tickets, Tutia fashion days,Tonnie Tubs and Raffles.

ComplaintsComplaintsComplaintsComplaintsComplaintsThe Chief Operating Officer works cooperatively with yourhealthcare team in an effort to enhance your hospital stayand to resolve any problems that may occur while you are inthe hospital.

To promote effective communication during your stay, wesuggest issues be addressed directly with the people involvedin your care. If there are certain matters, which you feelrequire further attention, please contact the Chief OperatingOfficer. This can be done by contacting Switchboard “0”.

Discharge Information and PlanningDischarge Information and PlanningDischarge Information and PlanningDischarge Information and PlanningDischarge Information and PlanningA family member or friend should take you home after ahospital stay. Discharge time is 11:00 a.m. It isimperative that you anticipate and receiveinformation regarding your discharge (ieafter care instructions, prescriptions,medications, diet and follow upappointments) prior to this time. This isnecessary to accommodate the admission ofother patients requiring acute care and topre-determine the staffing requirements ofthe nursing unit.

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You may require care after your discharge from hospital. Thehospital staff will help you decide on the available servicesthat will best meet your needs.

The Discharge Planning Team will provide information aboutalternative living options and will facilitate the mostappropriate placement when returning home is not an option.

Electrical EquipmentElectrical EquipmentElectrical EquipmentElectrical EquipmentElectrical EquipmentFor safety reasons, all electrical devices brought into theHospital must be approved and labeled by our EnvironmentalServices staff before they can be used in your room. Toarrange to have your electrical appliances checked, speak toyour communication clerk or Healthcare provider.

FFFFFire Alarms and Exitsire Alarms and Exitsire Alarms and Exitsire Alarms and Exitsire Alarms and ExitsFire exits are clearly marked throughout the building.During a fire alarm, all elevators automatically close until anALL CLEAR announcement on the speaker system. Duringa fire alarm remain in your area and do not move through theHospital unless directed by staff or by Fire Departmentpersonnel. You may hear one of our regular fire drills duringyour hospital stay.

FFFFFood Servicesood Servicesood Servicesood Servicesood ServicesOffices of Food Services are located in the basement in thehallway beside the visitor elevators.

Inpatient Meal ServiceInpatient Meal ServiceInpatient Meal ServiceInpatient Meal ServiceInpatient Meal ServiceOur delicious soups, casseroles, entrees and side salads are allmade in our kitchen and have a home-cooked flavour andfreshness as a result.

We use a one-week menu. Instead of menus, we have eachpatient fill in a Preference Card when admitted. This goes toFood Services and helps us offer the patients meals they willenjoy and that meet the portion size they have requested,beverages they desire and avoids meat and milk productdislikes.

Hours of Meal Service to InpatientsBreakfast 7:45 am – 8:30 amLunch 11:30 am – 12:15 pmSupper 4:30 pm – 5:15 pm

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Visitors can order supper from Food Services since theCafeteria is closed at supper. They need to order and pay fortheir tray at the Food Supervisor’s Office before 2:30 p.m.Their tray is delivered to their room with the patient’s tray.The family member can go to the cafeteria for breakfast andlunch weekdays and for lunch weekends.

CafeteriaCafeteriaCafeteriaCafeteriaCafeteriaHours of ServiceWeekdays and Statutory Holidays 7:30 am – 4:00 pmWeekends 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

The cafeteria is located in the basement. Take the visitorelevators to the basement, go around the corner at theelevators and the cafeteria is at the end of the hall.

VVVVVending Machinesending Machinesending Machinesending Machinesending MachinesPop, fruit drinks, coffee, tea, hot chocolate, andsnacks are in vending machines in the cafeteriaas well as the first floor.

Change MachineChange MachineChange MachineChange MachineChange MachineA change machine is located on the first floor by the vendingmachine.

Clinical Nutrition ServicesClinical Nutrition ServicesClinical Nutrition ServicesClinical Nutrition ServicesClinical Nutrition ServicesA Registered Dietitian provides nutritional assessments,monitoring and education when needed. If the patient orfamily has questions concerning the diet and would like tospeak with the dietitian, ask the nursing staff to assist you.

Registered dietitians provide inpatient and outpatientdiabetes counseling through the Diabetes Education Centre.

Hair ShopHair ShopHair ShopHair ShopHair ShopThe Hair Shop is located on the Fourth Floor. It is open forbusiness on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at no set times;depending on how many clients are prearranged on thosedays. Patients or family members are asked to inform thenursing staff and/or communication clerk of their desire foran appointment, and at that time the communication clerkwill set up a scheduled time with the hairdresser.

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Housekeeping/MaintenanceHousekeeping/MaintenanceHousekeeping/MaintenanceHousekeeping/MaintenanceHousekeeping/MaintenanceHousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping staff is on duty seven days a week. They keepyour room, bathroom and all the areas of the hospital cleanand in good order.

MaintenanceMaintenanceMaintenanceMaintenanceMaintenanceThe Maintenance Staff team have the important job ofkeeping the Hospital safe and making your stay ascomfortable and as pleasant as possible.

Important ReminderImportant ReminderImportant ReminderImportant ReminderImportant ReminderKeep windows closed in warm weather to allow the TemperedAir System to operate efficiently. Those who insist on keepingtheir window open are requested to keep their door closed.

Interpreter ServicesInterpreter ServicesInterpreter ServicesInterpreter ServicesInterpreter ServicesPatients or family members who need an interpreter to helpthem communicate with caregivers should ask the staff forhelp. Many of our staff speak different languages and theywill be pleased to assist you.

You may also wish to have a family member or friend presentwhen the doctor visits, to help with communications.

Lost & FLost & FLost & FLost & FLost & FoundoundoundoundoundIf you have found an article or lost a possession, please notifyPatient Registration or the Communication Clerk on thepatient care unit.

MailMailMailMailMailAsk your friends and relatives to send items clearly markedwith your full name and room number to:

Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital395 Carrie StreetStrathroy, Ontario N7G 3J4

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NewspapersNewspapersNewspapersNewspapersNewspapersDaily newspapers are available using a coin-operated machinelocated outside of hospital situated by the main entrance, aswell as the emergency entrance.

PPPPPalliative Carealliative Carealliative Carealliative Carealliative CarePalliative Care provides care to meet the diverse physical,psychological, emotional, social, cultural and spiritual needsof individuals with life-threatening illnesses and their families.

Families/significant others are welcome to stay with theirloved one. Cots and chairs are available for their use.

PPPPParkingarkingarkingarkingarkingThere is a parking lot available outside the main entrance.There is no charge for parking.

PPPPPatient Accountsatient Accountsatient Accountsatient Accountsatient AccountsPatient Accounts is located on the first floor. You may payyour account upon discharge using cheque, cash, debit card orcredit card (Visa, Mastercard or American Express) Hours:8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday to Friday. Closed weekendsand holidays. Payment boxes available in Patient Registration6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Emergency 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.

Scent FScent FScent FScent FScent Free Pree Pree Pree Pree PolicyolicyolicyolicyolicyThe hospital supports the creation of a fragrance freeenvironment in order to protect those staff and patients whohave sensitivities to chemicals. Please do not use perfumes,cologne, scented body sprays, lotions, powders, scentedhairsprays, gels, mousse and other scented hair conditionersand shampoos, aftershave, richly scented deodorants/antiperspirants while in the hospital. Family and visitors arealso asked not to use these products prior to visiting.

SmokingSmokingSmokingSmokingSmokingThe Middlesex Hospital Alliance, including the StrathroyMiddlesex General Hospital site, is pleased to offer allpatients, staff and visitors a SMOKE FREE environment.(County of Middlesex ByLaw #5862)

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Smoking will NOT be permitted in any patient rooms,washrooms or anywhere else inside the building.

Smoking is permitted outside the building but only at a distanceof 9 meters (27 feet) from any entranceway into the building.

Please place cigarette butts in the designated containers.

Your compliance with this policy is greatly appreciated.

If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitateto contact anyone on staff.

Spiritual CareSpiritual CareSpiritual CareSpiritual CareSpiritual CareSpiritual Care is available to address yourspiritual, religious and emotional needs. An on-callchaplain is available 24 hours a day. Your nursewill contact them at your request.

Worship services are held Tuesdays at 11 a.m. onMiddlesex Unit.

A small Chapel, for prayer and solitude, is availableon the first floor in the main corridor.

TTTTTelephoneelephoneelephoneelephoneelephoneThere is no charge for the telephone or for local calls

For local calls DIAL 9 – NUMBER

For long distance calls to be completed, you should callcollect, use a calling card, a pre-paid long distance callingcard, or use the pay phones. All incoming calls will go to anautomated attendant. Patients will only be allowed callsbetween 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.

Please do not bring: Cellular phones or walkie-talkies.(These devices may interfere with our medical equipment).

TTTTTelevisionelevisionelevisionelevisionelevisionA television can be rented by dialing ext. 5090 and leaving amessage with your name and room number. The Televisionservice will then deliver the television to the patient’s room withan invoice included. Please ensure that you leave paymentwith the Communication Clerk or nursing staff before beingdischarged.

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VVVVValuablesaluablesaluablesaluablesaluablesPlease do not leave valuables such as jewelry, credit cards andlarge sums of money in your room. Send your valuableshome, or ask to have them locked up. Strathroy MiddlesexGeneral Hospital cannot be responsible for anypersonal items that may go missing.

Visiting HoursVisiting HoursVisiting HoursVisiting HoursVisiting HoursVisiting hours for patient units are from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m.and from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

No more than two visitors at one time.

Children must always be accompanied by an adult.

Please do not visit if you have a cold, the flu, or have been incontact with a communicable disease.

Please use handwashing stations located at the main accesspoints of the hospital.

*Exceptions to the above visiting hours are at the discretionof nursing staff.

VVVVVolunteersolunteersolunteersolunteersolunteersStrathroy Middlesex General Hospital is fortunate to have alarge number of caring and dedicated volunteers to help makeyour hospital experience more pleasant for you and yourfamily.

Our volunteers offer a wide variety of services: portering,providing direction at the Information Desk and providing icewater/snacks to patients, to name a few.

SMGH volunteers can be easily identified by the badges thatthey wear.

Information Desk – Located in the Front Lobby of thehospital. The friendly volunteers are a wealth of knowledgefor both visitors and patients alike.

WWWWWashroomsashroomsashroomsashroomsashroomsPublic washrooms are conveniently located throughout thehospital, with 2 locations on the Main Floor.

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What to Bring to the HospitalWhat to Bring to the HospitalWhat to Bring to the HospitalWhat to Bring to the HospitalWhat to Bring to the HospitalFor your personal care bring:For your personal care bring:For your personal care bring:For your personal care bring:For your personal care bring:

•Bring canes, walkers, wheelchairs, hearing aids, dentures,eyeglasses, or any other aid you use. Please label withyour name.

•Dressing gowns, slippers

•You are responsible for supplying your owntoiletries including toothbrush,toothpaste, hand soap, shampoo, tissues,deodorant, shaving kit, comb andbrush)

•Containers for items such as dentures,eyeglasses, contact lenses or hearingaids.

•Electric razors and hair appliances, such as blow dryers.(Check with your nurse before using any electrical items).

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Strathroy Middlesex General HospitalStrathroy Middlesex General HospitalStrathroy Middlesex General HospitalStrathroy Middlesex General HospitalStrathroy Middlesex General Hospital

FoundationFoundationFoundationFoundationFoundationStrathroy Middlesex General Hospital Foundation is a charitable

organization dedicated to the hospital and the donors it serves. All fundsdonated to the Foundation are used to support the development of

Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital and its’ delivery of quality healthcare to the people of this community.

SMGH Foundation was incorporated as a registered charity in 1989 withthe objective to manage, receive and encourage donations that support

the needs of the hospital. The Foundation conducts a full complement ofphilanthropic programs, including an annual campaign, memorial gifts,

special events, capital campaigns and planned giving.

Contributions to the Foundation are important not just to SMGH, but toeveryone we serve, every day! Just as past gifts have made possible the

purchase of modern, up-to-date patient care equipment, so will yoursupport touch the lives of patients and their families – now and in

the future.

We welcome your questions about special projects, endowments,memorials, capital needs, and other opportunities for support. For more

information, please contact the SMGH Foundation office@ (519) 245-5295, ext. 5020 or visit our website at

www.smghfoundation.on.ca.We can also be reached at the address below:

SMGH FSMGH FSMGH FSMGH FSMGH Foundationoundationoundationoundationoundation395 Carrie Street395 Carrie Street395 Carrie Street395 Carrie Street395 Carrie Street

StrathroyStrathroyStrathroyStrathroyStrathroy, Ontario N7G 3J4, Ontario N7G 3J4, Ontario N7G 3J4, Ontario N7G 3J4, Ontario N7G 3J4

Gifts are tax deductible and will help us do even more for patient care atStrathroy Middlesex General Hospital. Donations made by cheque can

be made payable to SMGH Foundation. Cash, Visa and MasterCardare also accepted.

The SMGH Foundation charitable registration number is 13297-4270-RRR0001.