Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson (BlackburnMedia.ca file photo)Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson (BlackburnMedia.ca file photo)
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Details on funding for hospitals in Huron and Bruce released by MPP Lisa Thompson

MPP Lisa Thompson announcing details for more than $880,000 in additional funding for six hospitals in Huron and Bruce counties.

Here is a list of hospitals receiving the funding: South Bruce Grey Health Centre- $327,000

Alexandra Marine and General Hospital- $175,000

Wingham and District Hospital- $131,000

Clinton Public Hospital- $100,000

South Huron Hospital Association- $77,000

Seaforth Community Hospital- $74,000

In addition, Grey Bruce Health Services, which includes the Southampton Hospital, will receive $6.1 million.

In a release, Thompson said rural health care close to home is vital to residents in smaller communities, and the investment delivers on her party's commitment to end what it calls "hallway health care".

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