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As Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC) prepares to submit its final stage 1.3 proposal to the province in the
coming days, the Save South Muskoka Hospital Committee (SSMHC) and the South Muskoka community are, on
the whole, remaining optimistic. As the planning process now moves to the province, we look forward to
advocating for further adjustments as is needed to bring home an equitable hospital model to Muskoka that
truly represents what is needed to address community healthcare needs, including care close to home in South
Muskoka.

The Save South Muskoka Hospital Committee (SSMHC) is writing to clarify its position. This position update is warranted given the sudden events that transpired last week with the announcement of 10 additional beds at the future South Muskoka site. While the SSMHC is encouraged by and supportive of
the increase in beds, there remain ongoing, urgent and significant issues concerning the hospital redevelopment plans.

Dear Resident and Neighbour: We write with shocking and disappointing news concerning our community’s fight to save South Muskoka Hospital. The Save South Muskoka Hospital Committee (SSMHC) is informed that Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC) is submitting to Ontario Health for a wholly inadequate 36-bed hospital at the South Muskoka site within days.

The Save South Muskoka Hospital Committee (SSMHC) writes to respond to the recent Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC) initiative to establish community working groups. This is a disingenuous attempt to appear to be on a “collaborative” path with stakeholders. To date, MAHC has lacked substance, accuracy and transparency in every aspect of the redevelopment project.  MAHC’s […]

The Save South Muskoka Hospital Committee (SSMHC) has completed a comprehensive assessment on the healthcare delivery models proposed for the Muskoka hospital sites. This assessment evaluates the Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare’s (MAHC) “Made in Muskoka” model and the newly redeveloped “Care Close to Home V2” model that is virtually unanimously endorsed by physicians in South Muskoka. […]

The Save South Muskoka Hospital Committee (SSMHC) writes in full support of the recent effort by municipal elected representatives and officials to subject the MAHC hospital redevelopment plan to further public accountability through the Town of Bracebridge and the District of  Muskoka. Particularly, given the substantial local municipal tax dollars presently allotted to the hospital […]

The Save South Muskoka Hospital Committee has been fervently advocating for months, pressing Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare to honour its commitment to build two acute care hospitals in Huntsville and Bracebridge, equipped with shared amenities and adequate beds. Regrettably, MAHC has disregarded both established protocols and common sense necessary for access to equitable healthcare across our […]

The Save South Muskoka Hospital Committee (SSMHC) has struck a Healthcare  Advisory Subcommittee (HAS) comprised of individuals with many decades of healthcare  experience. This position statement reflects the professional expertise of the physicians,  nurses, paramedics, occupational therapists, social workers and hospital administrators  who are members of that subcommittee.  Alternate Level of Care (ALC) is a […]

SSMHC Responds to MAHC’s May 16, 2024 Press Release The Save South Muskoka Hospital Committee (SSMHC) is compelled to respond to the May 16, 2024 press release issued by Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC) regarding a “consensus statement” by medical community advisors on MAHC’s current proposed hospital redevelopment plans.   MAHC’s press release states that the Medical […]