The province says it's investing more money into base funding for local hospitals.
Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound MPP Rick Byers and Huron Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson jointly announced over $7.4 million in additional base funding this year for 8 local hospitals.
The additional funding is part of the provincial government's plan for 2023-24 to ensure that all public hospitals across Ontario receive a minimum two per cent funding increase.
Grey Bruce Health Services is getting the biggest chunk of the new funding in the area, receiving just over $5.4 million in additional base funds.
“Our government is working hard to deliver care in the community and relieve pressures on our hospitals, so patients can receive the care they need faster and in more convenient ways,” said Sylvia Jones, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health. “By providing hospitals with this extra layer of support, we are supporting future growth, reducing wait times and ensuring Ontarians can connect to the care they need when and where they need it.”
“This additional funding is great news for residents of Bruce, Grey, Huron, and Owen Sound,” added MPP Thompson. “Our government is committed to ensuring that everyone in our region has confidence in and access to the best healthcare available, and this is another step towards achieving our goal. Through this funding, we are positioning our communities for long-term health and prosperity.”
“This increase in base funding to hospitals in our community will help ensure people can continue to connect to world-class care, including emergency department services, trauma, pediatrics, medicine, obstetrics, cancer care, and hospital-based mental health service close to home,” shared MPP Byers.
