You can stay in the healthcare loop with upcoming community information sessions. Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare is hosting a number of information sessions next week to update the public on potential changes.
MAHCÂ is looking at two different components to change how services are delivered. One is called the Muskoka and Area Health Transformation System, which is a working group of healthcare professionals and community members to improve hospital and at-home care in the area. It is focusing on helping patients find the care they need outside of hospitals, in order to leave emergency rooms open for major traumas.
The second component is deciding whether MAHC should renovate the two current aging hospital sites, or build one new facility that would service both Bracebridge and Huntsville.
Harold Featherston, Chief Executive of Diagnostics Ambulatory and Planning says the information sessions will help the public understand the planning process.
Featherston says it’s important to hear from both seasonal and permanents residents at these community information sessions.
He says MAHC will continue to keep the public updated on what’s going on, and there will be more opportunities to give your input. The meeting dates for next week are:
- August 28 – 7-8:30 p.m. – Terry Fox Auditorium, Gravenhurst Centennial Centre
- August 29 – 7-8:30 p.m. – Armour Ryerson Burk’s Falls Arena Hall
- August 30 – 7-8:30 p.m. – Rene M. Caisse Theatre, Bracebridge
- August 31 – 7-8:30 p.m. – Active Living Centre (1st floor), Huntsville
- September 1 – 7-8:30 p.m. – Port Carling Community Centre (2nd floor)
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