Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC) is making further temporary changes as part of its Covid-19 response.
Last week measures were taken to postpone elective, non-urgent surgery and to restrict visiting.
Now MAHC is contacting patients directly to cancel most non-urgent, scheduled outpatient procedures and clinic appointments.
Appointments will be rebooked as soon as it is safe to do so.
Urgent procedures and appointments will continue.
If you do not receive a call from MAHC your appointment is not cancelled.
The timelines of these changes varies from one clinical area to another, and information will be updated on the MAHC website as it becomes available.
Effective immediately, Muskoka hospitals will not take walk-in patients with requisitions for X-rays.
In addition, paying bills in person at the hospital has been discontinued. Please phone the hospital to make your payments, or mail in a cheque.
“These are difficult but important decisions,” says MAHC CEO Natalie Bubela. “During these extraordinary, unprecedented and challenging times, we appreciate your continued support and understanding.”