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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…

The Save South Muskoka Hospital Committee (SSMHC) expresses profound disappointment following the recent meeting between the Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC) Board and our local physicians that took place on May 8, 2024. The SSMHC, alongside concerned citizens and health care professionals, has been tirelessly advocating for the preservation of healthcare services at South Muskoka Hospital…

Save South Muskoka Hospital Committee is extremely disappointed with the comments made by MAHC regarding their alleged openness, yet they fail to disclose any financial information of importance.  Physicians cannot negotiate in good faith when the Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare Board refuses to provide essential costings.  MAHC ‘s excuse that it will affect bidding for future contracts is without foundation…