Statement from Mayor Rick Maloney re: hospital redevelopment

BRACEBRIDGE, ON (October 7, 2024) – Today, Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare’s Capital Redevelopment Committee announced plans to present a recommendation to the Board of Directors on October 10, which includes the addition of 10 incremental net new beds to the Bracebridge site.

This is encouraging news and a direct result of several months of collaborative efforts by the Town, local doctors, and members of the community. I wish to acknowledge the leadership of MPP Graydon Smith. His ongoing effort has been instrumental in protecting the future of healthcare in our community.

I am also pleased to learn today that our doctors, who have strongly advocated for more acute care beds, believe that a 46-bed model can adequately serve the acute care needs of South Muskoka.

The Town of Bracebridge is committed to supporting the health and wellness of our community and will strongly advocate for opportunities that keep care in our community. I will continue to support the efforts of the District of Muskoka to address the challenges of patients requiring alternative levels of care (ALC), and I am confident that with focused and collaborative efforts, we can work towards solutions that allow patients to be closer to the care and support they require.

I am hopeful the Board will endorse this recommendation at their meeting this Thursday.

- Rick Maloney, Mayor, Town of Bracebridge

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About Bracebridge – The Town of Bracebridge is located in the Heart of Muskoka, the epitome of Canada’s Cottage Country.  With a population in excess of 17,000 permanent residents that doubles during the summer months, the community has a diversified economy that is highlighted by strong construction, hospitality and professional sectors. Bracebridge is the steward of the cottage country brand and is teaching the world the power of living the Muskoka lifestyle in its spirit, the arts, food, home and recreation. The Town is positioned on the 45th parallel, halfway between the Equator and the North Pole, and is recognized as Santa’s summer home.

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