Bruce Power is putting funding toward local healthcare following the announcement of a new partnership.
In a media release issued on April 11, Bruce Power announced an injection of $300,000 in funding to "help support Emergency Room availability and its continuing partnership with the hospitals in its host communities."
The funding will be shared between the municipalities of Kincardine and Saugeen Shores, with $100,000 over each of the next three years, with $25,000 going to each hospital annually in support of their ER support programs.
Remaining funding will go towards physician recruitment and retention, and other initiatives.
“Our employees and our communities rely on the Kincardine and Saugeen Shores hospitals and the excellent services provided by the health-care professionals who staff these facilities,” said James Scongack, Chief Development Officer and Executive Vice-President, Bruce Power. “Access to these services is crucial as our communities continue to grow and we’re pleased to continue to partner with local municipalities in helping to keep emergency rooms open and to make sure everyone has access to the health care they require.”
“Together, we need to form a health-care system that is robust and resilient,” added Kincardine Mayor Kenneth Craig. “Our partnership will help us to prepare for the predicted population growth and to make sure our hospitals and staff can continue to serve everyone.”
“Our goal is that our local emergency departments are open and staffed around the clock and never at risk of closure, and that every resident has access to a physician,” shared Saugeen Shores Mayor Luke Charbonneau. “Working together, we can build a sustainable health-care framework.”