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The InterHospital Laboratory Partnership (IHLP) consists of the following partner laboratories: Hanover and District Hospital, Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance (Clinton, Seaforth, St. Marys and Stratford Sites), Huron Health System (Exeter and Goderich Sites), Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (Listowel and Wingham Sites), South Bruce Grey Health Centre (Chesley, Durham, Kincardine and Walkerton Sites) and Wellington Health Care Alliance (Mount Forest, Palmerston and Fergus Sites).

All of the IHLP Laboratories accommodate urgent and routine test requests. Depending on the type of laboratory test ordered, the tests will be processed on-site, referred to neighbouring laboratories or referred to other specialty laboratories within the province. Over 95% of the actual testing is completed within the highly equipped and fully accredited IHLP Laboratories.

Member Laboratories

Hanover & District Hospital

Hanover & District Hospital is a rural acute care facility serving Hanover and surrounding communities. HDH offers 24/7 emergency care, surgical services, acute inpatient care, hemodialysis, palliative care, physiotherapy, and a Family Centred Birthing Unit. HDH partners with community agencies and peer hospitals to ensure seamless access to mental health, addictions, and social services. HDH is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Accredited with Exemplary Status by Accreditation Canada, HDH prioritizes safety, compassion, and high-quality care close to home.

Hanover & District Hospital (HDH) Website

Huron Health System

Huron Health System (HHS), located in Huron County, includes Alexandra Marine and General Hospital in Goderich and South Huron Hospital (SHH) in Exeter. HHS is dedicated to serving rural communities with accessible, high-quality health care.

Alexandra Marine and General Hospital: AMGH is Huron County's largest healthcare provider. The hospital offers primary and secondary care with 24 inpatient beds and 24/7 emergency services. AMGH also includes a 20-bed psychiatric unit, delivers mental health services throughout the community, and operates specialized outpatient clinics.

South Huron Hospital: SHH serves South Huron, along with surrounding communities. The hospital features a single inpatient unit with 19 beds, with an interdisciplinary care team. SHH also offers 24/7 emergency services staffed by a dedicated team of healthcare professionals.

Huron Health System (HHS) Website

Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance

The Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance (HPHA) delivers exceptional, patient-centred care through four hospital sites: Clinton Public Hospital, Seaforth Community Hospital, St. Marys Memorial Hospital, and Stratford General Hospital. Each site offers acute, emergency, and continuing-care services supported by comprehensive laboratory testing in chemistry, hematology, microbiology, and transfusion medicine.

Stratford General Hospital proudly serves as the regional laboratory hub for the Integrated Hospital Laboratory Partnership (IHLP), providing advanced diagnostics and coordination across partner hospitals to enhance quality and efficiency.

Guided by our mission “Collaborating for Exceptional Care” and vision “Innovating for Exceptional Health,” HPHA is grounded in compassion, accountability, and integrity. Together, our teams deliver accurate, timely, and reliable laboratory services that strengthen the health of communities across Huron and Perth Counties.

Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance (HPHA) Website

Listowel Wingham Hospital Alliance

The Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) is a partnership between Listowel Memorial Hospital and Wingham & District Hospital in rural southwestern Ontario. Both sites offer 24/7 emergency care and provide a wide range of services including diagnostic imaging, laboratory testing, inpatient and outpatient care, surgical procedures, and specialized clinics. LWHA is dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered healthcare while fostering innovation and collaboration across both communities.

Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance (LWHA) Website

South Bruce Grey Health Centre

South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC) is a multi-site, rural hospital organization serving the southern portion of Grey and Bruce Counties. SBGHC’s four hospital sites in Chesley, Durham, Kincardine and Walkerton provide access to care for approximately 44,000 local residents in addition to 10,000 seasonal residents and over 30,000 tourists annually. SBGHC offers a wide range of programs and services, including inpatient and emergency services, obstetrics and surgical services. SBGHC’s team of 400 dedicated health care professionals are committed to providing exceptional care close to home.

South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC) Website 

Wellington Health Care Alliance

The Wellington Health Care Alliance (WHCA) is comprised of three, rural, acute care hospitals: North Wellington Health Care, with hospital sites in Mount Forest (Louise Marshall Hospital) and Palmerston (Palmerston and District Hospital) and Groves Memorial Community Hospital located in Fergus. Each hospital provides a comprehensive range of surgical, inpatient and outpatient services, including 24/7 emergency care.

Wellington Health Care Alliance (WHCA) Website