Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC) is announcing a series of community engagement sessions designed to gather valuable input and foster a collaborative dialogue about the proposed multi-site regional hospital capital redevelopment project. These interactive sessions will be held at both hospitals on June 5, 6, 7, and 8, 2024. Additionally, a survey will be available for those unable to attend in person.
Regarding in-person sessions, we are moving to a phase of more intimate, small-group discussions. Topics include:
Deep Dive into the Redevelopment Model
- Learn more about the proposed model: This is an opportunity to understand the specific elements of the plan and how they are designed to enhance our hospital system.
Transforming Local Health Care
- Discover how the proposed changes will transform local health care: Learn about the enhancements planned for our physical sites and the positive impacts these will have on our services and community.
Share Your Thoughts and Concerns
- We value your input: We want to hear your thoughts and discuss how the changes may affect you and your community.
Brainstorm Ideas to Support Health Care Transformation in Our Region
- Collaborate on solutions: We’ll ask participants to brainstorm and collaborate, creating solutions to address community concerns.
Aligning and Energizing Our Community
- This is more than just a building project; it’s about setting the stage for superior patient care and an improved regional, multi-site hospital system for Muskoka and the surrounding region.
Event Details:
Dates: June 5, 6, 7, and 8, 2024
Location: Both hospital sites (specific times and locations to be provided upon registration)
Duration: Each session will be approximately 1.5 hours (90 minutes)
Format: Interactive workshops requiring active engagement and collaboration
Two Ways to Engage
Registration Information:
- Register to Attend in Person – Visit www.madeinmuskokahealthcare.ca/events to register for a session near you.
Note: Due to the interactive nature of the format, spaces are limited. One registration per person is permitted.
- Engage Online at www.madeinmuskokahealthcare.ca/events where you will find our survey and more information.
For those unable to attend the sessions in person, we encourage you to participate by completing our online survey, available on the MAHC redevelopment website.
“We are very optimistic about the future of health care in Muskoka. These engagement sessions provide a wonderful opportunity for us to come together, share ideas, and develop a regional, multi-site hospital that will benefit our entire community. We look forward to hearing your thoughts and working with you to create a brighter, healthier future for everyone.”
— Cheryl, CEO of Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare
We look forward to your participation in shaping the future of health care in Muskoka. Together, we can build a health care system that meets the needs of our community now and in the future.
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Peggy Tupper says
These meetings are a sham. Of course Huntsville people will be happy because they are getting a real hospital. In South Muskoka the people are not happy as evidenced by the thousands of signs along all the streets saying “Save our Hospital”. Brief, access controlled meetings held during the day when people are at work is NOT public consultation. The powers that be want to generate some statistics that say most people support their plan. Those people live in Huntsville.
I do not know what it will take for the CEO to get the message. Her plan has been rejected by the people of South Muskoka. Either she should present a plan showing two EQUAL hospitals or she should resign so someone else the do the job that needs to be done.
Norm Raynor says
I don’t agree with MAHC’s plan regarding the new hospitals that is why I booked a spot at a session so I can express my thoughts and make some suggestions. I think there is enough money to build 2 proper hospitals.
If I am not allowed to make any suggestions I will walk out of the session.
John and Cathey Goodwin says
We are unable to attend the meetings so we took what MAHC is mistakenly calling a survey. It was obviously composed by the same people who wrote the Made-in-Muskoka model and is as insulting as the proposed plan. Not counting your name and email, there are only two questions! And both looking to get positive feedback. These engagement sessions are a smoke screen so MAHC can say the community was consulted. And speaking of the community, where is the mayor and councillors? Why are they not speaking up?
Maggie Keates says
We’ll keep at it – a hospital fit all.