HGMH Announces Change in Outpatient Laboratory Hours

Alexandria, Ontario – Hôpital Glengarry Memorial Hospital (HGMH) is announcing a change in the hours of operation for its Outpatient Laboratory services. Effective March 17, 2025, the new hours will be Monday to Friday: 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The Laboratory will remain closed on statutory holidays. This is an adjustment of one hour from the previous hours of 7:30a.m. – 5:00 p.m. The change is being made to better align with patient needs and operational efficiencies. In partnership with the Eastern Ontario Regional Lab Association, the two organizations support this change to ensure patients can be seen quicker during the busiest times and that staff have more team members available to support the needs of the community during the earlier hours when the outpatient lab collection is the busiest.

“We remain committed to delivering outstanding care and ensuring our services are accessible and convenient for our community,” said Robert Alldred-Hughes, President & CEO of Hôpital Glengarry Memorial Hospital. “Adjusting our hours will help our team better meet patient needs more efficiently. I understand that closing the community lab collection service an hour earlier may inconvenience some. However, this change reflects the higher patient demand during the earlier hours among the 12,500 patients seen annually in our Outpatient Lab Collection.”

With the new service hours for the outpatient lab collection now running from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. instead of 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., patients can expect the same high-quality service and care during this adjusted schedule. While the closing time has shifted slightly, we expect this to reduce wait times and ensure a smooth, efficient lab experience for all patients. We encourage patients to plan their visits accordingly to make the most of the available hours. For further details, please visit www.hgmh.on.ca.

HGMH remains dedicated to delivering outstanding care for its communities and appreciates the continued trust and support.

ABOUT HÔPITAL GLENGARRY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Hôpital Glengarry Memorial Hospital (HGMH) has been established in Alexandria, Ontario, since 1965. HGMH provides acute care, 24-hour emergency services, outpatient services and rehabilitation to over 41,000 residents every year. Our team includes over 180 staff members, 50 Medical Staff members and100 volunteers who all take pride in bringing quality health care to our local Eastern Ontario community.

For more information and media interviews:
Contact person: Robert Alldred-Hughes, President & CEO613.525.2222x4104