Editorials/Opinions
The following blog is designed to share opinions, editorials and letters highlighting the various issues, challenges and opportunities facing healthcare in Muskoka and area. Each article includes a link to the complete article, as well as the name or group writing the piece. The goal is to highlight a diverse discussion and share perspectives from experienced professionals within and outside the healthcare sector.
Why does the hospital redevelopment task force continue to work at odds with the wishes of the community?
Sven Miglin, Past President of MAHC On March 1, the MAHC Capital Plan Development Task Force held a Hospital Future Planning Public Meeting in which members of the public could make an oral presentation to them. There were 16 presenters. I was one of them. Here is...
A word from the public: Muskokans sounds in on future hospital debate
Public meeting on future hospital planning sparks barrage of support for keeping both Bracebridge and Huntsville hospitals NEWS Mar 05, 2018 by Alison Brownlee Bracebridge Examiner Sven Miglin (left), Phyllis Winnington-Ingram and Bob Stone are among the first...
Take one-hospital model off the table and keep two acute care hospitals, task force told
Take one-hospital model off the table and keep two acute care hospitals, task force told Keep two fully functioning acute care hospitals in Bracebridge and Huntsville – that was the message the 16 speakers delivered to the board and administrators of Muskoka...
Synopsis of Thursday’s Public Meeting on the Future of Health Care in Muskoka
The format of Thursday's meeting was not a debate, but the task force listening as the public gave deputations. After they introduced themselves, we didn’t hear anything more from Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare's Capital Plan Development Task Force. The task force was...
MPP Miller declares Muskoka hospitals need boost to funds, stability
Parry Sound-Muskoka MPP Norm Miller - Ontario Legislature QUEEN’S PARK — Norm Miller, MPP for Parry Sound-Muskoka, supported increased and stable funding for small and medium-sized hospitals, including Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare, in a statement made in Queen's Park...
Residents loud and clear to task force: Muskoka needs two hospitals
Public meeting on future hospital planning draws more than 100 people MUSKOKA — There was one comment that seemed to always earn animated applause. “We need an acute care hospital in both Huntsville and Bracebridge,” said Mary Spring, a Lake of Bays resident, after...
Letter: Needs to be open, honest communication about hospital plans
A message to the hospital capital plan development task force: I am sure that the members of the task force, the administration and the board have been working very hard to find the best option for acute care services in the region. This is a very complicated and high...
Grassroots advocates aim to amplify Muskoka voices in hospital debate
Community Advocates for Hospitals and Health Care in Muskoka and Area aims to collect and amplify resident and cottager voices when it comes to health-care decisions and challenges in the region... Community Advocates for Hospitals and Healthcare in Muskoka and Area....
Muskoka mayor: ‘a single site is not acceptable’ for region’s hospitals
Muskoka politicians may have a bargaining chip in hospital debate, says Aitchison Huntsville mayor Scott Aitchison has urged community members to make their voices heard in the debate around future hospital infrastructure in Muskoka. - Metroland file photo HUNTSVILLE...