A person sending a text message. (File photo by Blackburn News)A person sending a text message. (File photo by Blackburn News)
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Free Wi-Fi At HPHA Hospitals

Patients and visitors in the four Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance hospitals now have access to Wi-Fi.

The free service is available in Stratford, Clinton, Seaforth and St. Marys. Officials say this another way that patients can stay in touch with family and friends.

The organization does note that signal strength may be weaker in some parts of the hospital or at peak times.

The service is provided through the network name HPHAGuest. After connecting to this network an Internet browser of choice needs to be opened and HPHA’s Terms of Usage need to be agreed to.

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