Hospitals across Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound and Huron-Bruce will benefit from $2,768,071 in provincial funding to support critical infrastructure upgrades and repairs at hospitals.
The money comes through the Health Infrastructure Renewal Fund (HIRF).
Brightshores Health Systems is getting the largest share, with $1,930,962 in funding.
Hanover and District Hospital will receive $218,900, and $618,209 will go to the South Bruce Grey Health Centre.
“Our government recognizes the important role hospitals have in the delivery of rural health care and I’m pleased that the hospital infrastructure funding has been secured in continued support," said Lisa Thompson, MPP for Huron-Bruce.
“The government's investment of over $2.7 million will help address the need for upgrades and repairs at our local hospitals," said Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound MPP Rick Byers. "Upgrading roofs, windows, security and fire alarm systems will ensure that people receive excellent care in safe, modern facilities."
“Under the leadership of Premier Ford, our government is making record investments in the health care system to ensure people are able to access care at state-of-the-art hospitals and community health providers,” said Sylvia Jones, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health. “This year our government is investing an additional $20 million to allow facilities to modernize and make critical upgrades, ensuring people can connect to the care they need, when they need it, close to home.”
Across the province 129 hospitals and 58 community health care facilities are receiving a total of $228 million through HIRF in 2024/25.