Coronavirus Update

Getting the Vaccine
Vaccines are safe, effective, and the best way to protect you and those around you from serious illnesses like COVID-19. Learn more about Ontario's vaccination program here: https://covid-19.ontario.ca/covid-19-vaccines-ontario.

Keeping everyone safe

We want to ensure everyone’s safety and well-being. We continue to serve the urgent health needs of our community. We are following all procedures as directed by Public Health and the Ministry of Health.

What You Need to Know

If you think you may have Coronavirus symptoms, please call Telehealth Ontario (1-866-797-0000), your family physician or the Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit (1-800-660-5853). You can also make an appointment at the Assessment Centre in Almonte (see below).
The Ministry of Health has an online Coronavirus assessment tool that provides helpful information. It is easy to use. By answering a few questions, you will be able to make informed choices about what to do based on your needs.
If you have a medical emergency, please call 9-1-1. You will be asked screening questions by the person who takes your call and by the Lanark County Paramedic Service staff who arrive.

Coming to CPDMH

Everyone coming to CPDMH will be screened at the front entrance. From 7 pm to 7 am, please come to the front entrance and ring the bell.
The Emergency Department is open for those requiring emergency care. We are taking all of the necessary precautions to keep everyone safe.

We have introduced new visitor guidelines. Learn more about the guidelines.
You can send an email to info@carletonplacehosp.com and it will be delivered to your loved one.
We are pleased to be slowly welcoming back some of our volunteers.
The Foundation staff can be reached at foundation@carletonplacehosp.com or 613-257-GIVE (4483).
All group events and programming have been suspended. This includes workshops and evening events.

COVID-19 Assessment Centre in Almonte

The COVID-19 Assessment Centre in Almonte is being operated by physicians and staff from CPDMH, Almonte General Hospital and Lanark County Paramedic Service, in partnership with the Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit (LGLDHU).

This Centre is only for the purpose of COVID-19 assessments.

Donated Supplies

Thank you to the members of our communities for your generous donations to help us ensure the safety and well-being of patients, staff, and physicians. We are pleased to provide details on how to donate personal protective equipment, home-made materials and support for our staff and physicians.

Please visit our COVID-19 donations page for full details or contact Angie Kelly at akelly@carletonplacehosp.com to make arrangements.

Get the Facts

To reduce the spread of germs including the flu and COVID-19, remember to:

Wash your hands often with soap and water, or use hand sanitizer

Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth unless you have just cleaned your hands

Cover your cough and sneeze with a tissue or into your arm, not your hand

Stay home if you’re sick

For the latest information about Coronavirus, please visit credible websites such as:

Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit

Public Health Ontario

Public Health Agency of Canada

Thank you to Dr. Marcia Spooner, Chief of Emergency Medicine, for sharing her expert advice related to COVID-19.

Other Community Services

To learn more about other community services, please visit their websites. We are pleased to share some of those updates:

Lanark County Mental Health

During this time of increased pressures, the professionalism, compassion and teamwork of the staff and medical staff at Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital is to be commended. Thank you for your understanding as we work together to protect everyone’s safety and well-being.