Did you know?
You can send a greeting to a patient in the hospital by emailing your message.
Don’t forget to include patient’s first name, last name and the department they are staying in.
Welcome to Woodstock Hospital
Do you have symptoms of COVID-19.Click here for more information.
Guidelines for Patients and Visitors
Coming to the hospital can be an overwhelming experience. We invite you to familiarize yourself with the following patient and visitor information.
Patients
- Effective January 13, 2022, in alignment with other local and regional hospitals, all patients who are admitted to Woodstock Hospital will be required to have a COVID-19 test completed, even if the patient does not show typical symptoms related to the virus. This process will provide additional patient safety measures by ensuring early detection of patients who may not be exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19. Diagnosis of COVID-19 and placement of the necessary precautions will assist in the prevention of COVID-19 transmissions to other patients and staff.
- Click here to learn more about Woodstock Hospital’s Emergency Department.
- If you are coming to the hospital for an appointment, please bring your Ontario health card, a list of medications (including herbal), and proof of health insurance.
- We are a scent-free facility. Please refrain from wearing scented products.
- Bring toiletries if you are staying at the hospital. Do not bring jewelry, credit cards, large amounts of money, or electrical appliances (with exemption of electric razors).
- For your convenience we have free public Wi-Fi, a cafeteria that includes Tim Hortons, Food Services, Pharmasave, telephone and television services, Spiritual Services, and the newspaper/mail.
Visitors
Modified visiting due to COVID-19:
(Updated February 14, 2022) Woodstock Hospital has limited general visiting to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. General visiting to Woodstock Hospital is currently limited to one (1) visitor per patient, per day. All visitors are to be screened at designated entrances using the most current screening tool and visitors who fail screening will NOT be permitted to visit (exceptions may apply on a case by case basis).Click here for the latest updates to visiting guidelines during COVID-19.
Maternal Child Care
Leading Edge Care for Mom and Baby
The Maternal Child Care at Woodstook Hospital is a unique, full-service facility offering moms-to-be leading edge care in a comfortable, nurturing setting. We offer care through delivery and post-natal treatment to ensure you a happy and the best possible birthing experience.
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Just wanted to mention that the staff was very helpful and pleasant to deal with. The IV nurse was awesome ..she really had to work in finding a vein and when she did ..it was on the first try…If and when we need hospital facilities or procedures Woodstock is definitely our preferred medical centre. Again thanks to the women for making my stay less stressful.
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Much appreciation to all involved with my moms care. Food, cleaners, physio , doctors, all the people involved with next steps care and most importantly the nurses. Without you a hospital doesn’t function, with you patients get better. I’ve seen this with other people aside from my mom. As scary as it was to have my mom go home, turns out they were right. It’s ok and the change of environment has been good for my mom. I myself have used several services at WGH. Every time has been in a timely, friendly caring manner! Radiology you are FAST! I appreciate that after working all day.
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I wish to pass along my sincere thanks to the health care providers at the Woodstock Hospital Emergency Department. All staff nurses and physician, were phenomenal. Everyone was calm, attentive, and helpful. My grandmother was able to clearly recite exactly which medications she was given, which tests were ordered, and all of the results. This tells me she understood what was happening to her and I know it’s only because the staff took the time to properly explain each step. For that, I am so grateful.
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We would like to take the opportunity to sincerely thank all the wonderful staff who helped make the delivery of our daughter such a pleasant experience. Being the delivery of our first child we weren’t quite sure what to expect, but staff at every step of the way kept us informed and comfortable. Your wealth of knowledge, patience, and compassion was very much appreciated and truly helped us prepare for the transition home with our new bundle of joy.
Our story
The original Woodstock General Hospital on Riddell and Wellington was opened in 1895, had one small operating room, and a capacity for only 30 patient beds. While expansion continued throughout the 1900’s, in the fall of 2008, construction broke ground at the new hospital site on Juliana Drive, opening its doors to the community in November of 2011.
More than twice the size of the old facility, the new three-storey hospital is 350,000 square feet, has the capacity for 178 patient beds, and proudly offers new services including Inpatient Rehabilitation, MRI technology, and Chemotherapy.
Technology
Since moving to the brand new hospital facility in 2011, Woodstock Hospital has continued to expand, advance, and innovate. The hospital is equipped with cutting-edge technology including a full Pneumatic Tube System to all clinical units in the building, as well as brand new nursing workstations and medication dispensing systems. The hospital offers Chemotherapy, as well as impressive Diagnostic Imaging services including MRI technology.
Environmental Sustainability
Environmental stewardship has been embedded into the design and operation of the new Woodstock Hospital. As well as bioswales to filter pollution out of rainwater runoff, the hospital has incorporated a rain garden and pollinator gardens into the landscape of the property. The hospital has also installed 340 roof-mounted and façade-mounted solar panels that make up for 50% of the power for the hospital’s Medical Professional Building.
As well as the 21 electric car charging stations and corresponding educational signage, in 2019, Woodstock Hospital installed a Combined Heat and Power Cogeneration (CHP) Plant. The process of the CHP Plant provides heat for the hospital while making up for 85% of its total electricity.
What Sets Us Apart
Woodstock Hospital has been awarded high honours such as Accreditation with Exemplary Standing by Accreditation Canada, silver level certification in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design; has been recognized for its Emergency Department wait times and efforts in energy conservation and innovation; and has welcomed the addition of talented staff members, services, and cutting-edge technology.
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Chemotherapy
Woodstock Hospital works with the London Regional Cancer Centre to provide systemic chemotherapy services closer to home for referred patients from Oxford County.
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Mental Health
As a schedule 1 psychiatric facility, our Mental Health Department includes essential services that provide observation, care and treatment to all residents of Oxford County
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Woodstock Rehabilitation Clinic
The Woodstock Rehabilitation Clinic is a fee for service clinic operated by Woodstock Hospital. This include ergonomics, concussion management and sports medicine.
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Dialysis
Routine hemodialysis is conducted in the Woodstock Hospital Dialysis Unit, where treatment is initiated and managed by specialized nurses and technicians.
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Emergency Department
Woodstock Hospital offers Emergency services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. On average we care for over 46,000 people every year.
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Surgical Services
Woodstock Hospital’s Surgical Services Department is comprised of a highly skilled staff who provide progressive surgical techniques with modern equipment