The following weekly update from Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC) is aimed at keeping the community informed as they continue their work to develop the best healthcare system of the future for everyone they serve:
Recent Meetings
In the past few weeks, we have held collaborative meetings with many of our key stakeholders
including our Physicians, Nurses, Collective Bargaining Units, the Patient and Family Advisory
Committee (PFAC), the Muskoka and Area Ontario Health Team (MAOHT) and the Almaguin
Health Council. We are committed to real conversations to build understanding and make
adjustments as needed.
Cheryl Harrison, President and CEO at MAHC is pleased with the outcome of the meetings.
“These have been meaningful and productive conversations,” she said. “We’ve received
valuable insight and input, and it’s given us a chance to answer questions, alleviate concerns,
and continue to refine and clarify details about the proposed model.”
Next Steps in Consultation and Engagement
We look forward to further consultation with the following groups in the coming weeks:
• Muskoka and area Mayors
• Physicians
• MAHC staff and volunteers
• Community groups
• Broad Online and In-Person Community Engagement
Redevelopment Plan Discussions
After a recent engagement with the Credentialed Staff Association meeting on February 20, we
received a proposal from a group of South Muskoka physicians regarding the redevelopment of
our sites. Our consultants are currently costing out the model, and our internal team is
assessing the operational sustainability of the approach. The outcome of this costing and
review will form part of the conversation at the upcoming physician engagement meeting at the
end of March.
Community Engagement Planning
Plans are underway for further community engagement sessions, which will include small
working groups focused on generative discussion. We will share details about these sessions by
the end of March.
Continued Refinement of the Model
Our commitment to meaningful engagement and dialogue is authentic. We continue to adjust
our plans based on input from physicians and others and continue to look at ways to refine and
improve the model.
Planning Timeline
Our goal is to submit a final proposed model by the end of 2024, which would keep the project
on schedule to start construction in 2029.
Stakeholder Updates
To keep our communities updated on the progress of our plans and upcoming engagement
opportunities, MAHC will continue to release weekly updates.
We encourage all community members to sign up at www.mahc.ca/stayinformed to receive
these updates directly.
