OCTOBER 29, 2020 – Local numbers continue to spike as the EOHU under Paul Roumeliotis still doesn’t appear to be properly enforcing the wearing masks and social distancing. Sources ask CFN today if the staffer was one of the smokers who huddle without masks at the back of CCH? It was already reported that the […]
We all knew it was a matter of when. Minutes ago information came to CFN that a woman had posted on social media that she was in Quarantine at the Cornwall Community Hospital for a possible case of the COVID 19 Coronavirus. We were able to reach her in her hospital room where she stated […]
ASSAULT Cornwall, ON – Matthew Sawyer, 33, of Cornwall was arrested on February 28th, 2020 and charged with assault. It is alleged on February 28th, 2020, he assaulted a man he did not know and police were contacted to investigate. During the investigation, he was taken into custody, charged accordingly and held for a bail […]
WEAPONS The Cornwall Community Police Service is investigating an incident that occurred on July 31st, 2018 where a male attended the Cornwall Community Hospital suffering from a gunshot wound to his upper torso. The male victim was later released from hospital after treatment for a non-life threatening wound. CCPS Criminal Investigations Division detectives are actively […]
Cornwall Ontario – After complaints from multiple countries, including right here in Cornwall in Canada, the Cornwall Community Hospital has decided to discontinue their relationship with Patient Direct as of May 2018. Jolene Soares sent a communication from Hospital President & CEO Jeanette Despatie Friday afternoon confirming the details. We are in the process of […]
Cornwall Ontario – The province has an actual useful website that gives you data on surgical wait times. With Cornwall having a higher level of seniors I thought I’d run some numbers based on historical issues that many seniors face. While the community has to its credit come up with wads of cash to […]
THEFT OVER $5000, POSSESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF TRAFFICKING Cornwall, ON – Brandon Belanger-Bedard, 20 of Cornwall was arrested on May 29th, 2017 and charged with theft over $5000 and possession of controlled substances for the purpose of trafficking. It is alleged in the early morning hours of May 29th, 2017 police attended the Cornwall […]
CORNWALL Ontario – Dr. Thomas Baitz has been practicing medicine in Cornwall for 40 years. He arrived in our city in 1975 after training at the famed Mayo Clinic and studying in Edmonton after arriving from his native Hungary. If you are treated via dialysis in Cornwall you probably owe some thanks to Dr. Baitz […]
FRAUD, BREACHES Cornwall, ON – Steven Coleman, 31 of Cornwall was arrested on December 19th, 2014 and charged with fraud under $5000 and breach of undertaking and probation for failing to keep the peace. It is alleged that on December 19th, 2014 the man attended a department store on Brookdale Avenue and returned merchandise […]
WARRANT Cornwall, ON – Joel St-Jean 19 of Alexandria was arrested on August 22nd, 2014 on the strength of a warrant. It is alleged that on August 21st, 2014 the man failed to attend court for a theft under $5000 charge and a warrant was issued for his arrest. On August 22nd, 2014 the […]
CFN – I had the opportunity to learn more about the new Telestroke program at CCH in Cornwall Ontario. Chief of Staff Dr. Lorne Scharf sat down and explained the program more in a one on one video interview. Dr. Scharf also gives more information about strokes and some of their symptoms. […]
CFN – SD&SG MPP Jim McDonell had the pleasure of a tour of CCH recently as part of International Nursing Week. MPP McDonell chats with CCH’s Heather Arthur From the release: Local nurses have invited Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario MPP Jim McDonell to learn more about the successes and challenges of practising as a […]
CFN – Cornwall Community Hospital staff and some local high school students had some fun showing off the new wing of CCH by dubbing a classic Michael Jackson song and putting it on You tube! Who knew nasty Alan Grieg could pull moves? 🙂 Congrats to all although many in the community are still […]
CFN – Sources have shared with CFN that the Cornwall Community Hospital has accepted an offer for the Cornwall General Hospital site. That offer is not the one tendered by the Concerned Citizens Coalition that was hoping to save the facility for the community. We have asked confirmation via the Minister of Health’s offices. […]
CFN– Sounds like this letter is giving hope to the Concerned Citizen’s Committee members and supporters that maybe; just maybe, the Cornwall General hospital building can be saved as a community health and care resource. We’ll be updating this story after we edit video from the 2:30 press conference at City Hall.
CFN – As a result of recent unanimous motions by the Cornwall City Council and, based on communication from the Minister of Health, the Concerned Citizens Coalition will be submitting a “community proposal” for the future use of the General Hospital. Our “community proposal” will make sure that General Hospital will be used for the common good and social benefit of our […]
CFN – Cornwall Community Hospital recently announced that Dr. Lorne Scharf was appointed Chief of Staff. I had the opportunity to interview him One on One last week and CFN is proud to announce that Dr. Scharf will be writing a column for us and fielding your questions on health care! Email your […]
CFN – It looks like petitions and outcries from the public have had a first impact in the situation involving the former Cornwall General Hospital in Cornwall Ontario. After trying to sell the hospital without public consultation it appears that the board of the Cornwall Community Hospital have decided on a Moratorium to “review” the […]