Mental Health
The following a page designed to share reports, opinions, editorials including challenges and opportunities facing mental health services 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 diverse research, discussions and share perspectives from experienced professionals within and outside the healthcare sector.
Miglin sounds in on Muskoka one-hospital plan
The next chapter in Muskoka ‘s ongoing hospital saga is about to unfold. In July, the Ontario government provided Muskoka Algonquin Health Care (MAHC) with $1 million to proceed with the development of its capital redevelopment plan. In May 2015, MAHC had proposed...
One-hospital future reopened for debate with new task force in Muskoka
Evelyn Brown, board chair for Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC), spoke with muskokaregion.com following a comment she made as she and MAHC CEO Natalie Bubela made the rounds to area municipal councils to update regional political leaders on the progress of long-term planning for hospital infrastructure here.
“Although the board made the one-site decision, the world has shifted,” Brown told Town of Huntsville council members at their meeting on July 24. The decision launched protests and rallies across Muskoka and East Parry Sound and led to a historic joint meeting between the Bracebridge and Huntsville town councils, both eager to find an alternative.
Amalgamated Muskoka hospitals worry Parry Sound, Almaguin ambulance service
An analysis of district-wide ambulance services revealed a threatening reality should Muskoka hospitals amalgamate to one location. “We all know what’s going on in Muskoka, right?” said Town of Parry Sound Director of Emergency and Protective Services Dave Thompson…
Single Muskoka hospital committee bringing in Almaguin representation
A new committee formed by the North Simcoe-Muskoka health authority is discussing the options for creating one, single hospital in Muskoka — likely either in Huntsville or Bracebridge — and Almaguin is well represented at the table. “Reeve Cathy Still will be the voice for Almaguin at the table talks…
One hospital in future for Muskoka
Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare board members Christine Featherstone, left, Brenda Gefucia and Evelyn Brown spoke in favour of a single-hospital model for Muskoka's long-term future, as did other board members, at a board meeting on May 27. The board unanimously approved...
Doctors and Community Stand Together for Two Acute Care Hospitals
Dear Muskoka Algonquin Board of Directors: We acknowledge that the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care requires a Master Program / Master Plan in place to decide the future of Healthcare delivery in our catchment area. We understand you have heard from the Working...
Independent survey results show high patient satisfaction at Mahc
Independent survey results show high patient satisfaction at MAHC Patient satisfaction for Acute Care and Emergency Care services at Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC) hospital sites continues to rank well above provincial averages for Ontario community...