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Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare’s One Redevelopment Project, Two New Sites
Many MLA members will recall that in 2017 the Ontario Ministry of Health provided direction to Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC) to pursue a two-site hospital model for Muskoka. MAHC submitted a redevelopment proposal for two hospital sites, in Bracebridge and Huntsville, that was accepted by the Province in April of 2022.
Last fall, the estimated total cost to build two new hospitals was $967 million. Of that, the Province of Ontario had agreed to contribute $742 million in funding, leaving a local share contribution of $225 million to be raised by the community. The District voted to add $77.3 million over several years to the tax levy; MAHC pledged funds from the sale of surplus lands; and the two hospital foundations continue with fundraising campaigns to raise the local share contribution.
Since that time, the MAHC board has received updated construction estimates indicating that inflation has added 50% to the costs to redevelop the two sites to deliver the same services as they had in the past. This has led to a review of how services can be best delivered differently than the current model, to serve the catchment area of 4,000 square kilometres in both Muskoka and Almaguin/East Parry Sound as well as visitors to Algonquin Park.
Nothing has been decided yet and MAHC continues to seek input from the community. MAHC President & CEO Cheryl Harrison has said the goal is to create “a healthcare delivery model that is realistic, affordable and sustainable, while remaining true to generations of outstanding care and innovation.”
The MLA supports an accessible, affordable and quality healthcare system for the Muskoka community.
Posted on 2024/02/12
UPDATES
6 November 2024 - Bracebridge Hospital will meet regions needs , consultants tell councilors - Click here
6 November 2024 - Bracebridge Council puts Speed Bump on Path for $10 Million Hospital Funding - Click here
31 October 2024 - Is Bracebridge ready to approve $10M for hospital project? - Click Here
30 October 2024 - Group opposed to South Muskoka Hospital project awaiting results of town report- Click Here
22 October 2024 - "This is a marathon, not a sprint" DOM Endorses Final Hospital Plan but Holds off approving $77.5 million in funding - Click here
22 October 2024 - Save South Muskoka Chair denies Acrimony in sudden resignation from group -Click here
8 October 2024 - Group Opposed to South Muskoka hospital model "thrilled" with proposal to increase the number of beds - Click here
7 October 2024 - Statement from Mayor Rick Maloney re: Hospital redevelopment - Click here
7 October 2024 - Win-Win? Doctors, politicians support possible 10-bed increase to south Muskoka - Click here
20 September 2024 - Muskoka Health Matters Newsletter - Click Here
3 September 2024 - Second opinion? Bracebridge council hires consultant to aid with hospital redevelopment decisions - Click here
8 August 2024 - Breaking Ground for Muskoka and Area's first donor-funded MRI - Click Here
5 July 2024 : Is confidence shaken in Muskoka hospital board over South Site? By Brent Cooper - MuskokaRegion.com - Click Here
4 July 2024 : MPP "disappointed" Muskoka hospital board moving ahead with redevelopment plans. - By Brent Cooper - MuskokaRegion.com - Click Here
3 July 2024: MAHC Moves Forward with Detailed Planning for Hospital Redevelopment - Click Here
2 July 2024: Graydon Smith tells MAHC to Withdraw its Hospital Redevelopment Plan - Click Here
21 June 2024: Collaboration Strengthens for Hospital Redevelopment in Muskoka - Click Here
13 June 2024: MAHC Engages Community in Meaningful Dialogue - Click Here
16 May 2024: Physician Leaders Support Transformative Regional Healthcare Plan for Muskoka - Click Here
10 May 2024: MAHC Provides an Update on Physician Engagement and Stakeholder Feedback - Click Here
3 May 2024: MAHC Clarifies Position on Health System Plans Amid Upcoming Community Rally - Click Here
1 May 2024: Health System Plan to Improve Care for Patients Needing Long-Term Support -Click Here
26 April 2024: MAHC Clarifies Future Healthcare Plans Amid Recent Misconceptions in Muskoka Region - Click Here
19 April 2024: MAHC Launches New Website and Shares Answers to Frequently Asked Questions - Click Here
12 April 2024: Explaining Local Health System Plans in More Detail - Click Here
8 April 2024: MAHC Announces Changes to Future Hospital Plans - Click Here
4 April 2024: Our Plan to Deliver a Bright Future for Healthcare Team Members- Click Here
27 March 2024: Positive Direction forward with Muskoka physicians on new health system - Click Here
1 March 2024: MAHC Weekly Community Update - Click Here
MAHC Active steps towards rebuilding hospitals with key input from physicians and community - Click Here
To view today’s model being proposed by MAHC and future projections for visits and beds at each hospital site - Click Here
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