The province is announcing further funding for hospitals.
In Campbellford Tuesday morning, Northumberland Peterborough South MPP David Piccini announced $329,900 in new funding.
It is a two percent increase on the one time funding received in 2020-21.
The province is allocating $760 million for COVID-19 funding, and another $300 million for surgical backlogs.
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Margaret Beatty (President and CEO Campbellford Memorial Hospital), MPP David Piccini, Gail Latchford (Mayor Alnwick-Haldimand), Kevin Huestis (Chair, CMH Board of Directors), Rick English (Councillor Wad 2), Bob Crate (Warden Northumberland County and Mayor Trent Hills), Ken Tully (Councillor Ward 2) and Rosemary Kelleher-MacLennan (Councillor Ward 1) (Photo: supplied)
“Today’s announcement builds on previous historic investments at Campbellford Memorial Hospital, and it continues to send a clear message that this Government is determined to fix the long–standing funding inequities that for so many years have disadvantaged small and medium–sized hospitals. These unprecedented times have highlighted the importance of having a strong health care system and I will continue to work alongside Campbellford Memorial Hospital towards the goal of strengthening health care in our riding. I want to thank the hard–working team at Campbellford Memorial Hospital for being instrumental in keeping our residents safe during the
COVID pandemic.” – David Piccini, MPP Northumberland–Peterborough South
“I want to thank MPP Piccini and the Ontario Government for making this important and welcomed investment for Campbellford Memorial Hospital. This funding will help our hospital address some current challenges and will ensure we can continue to provide high quality patient care to the population we serve.” – Margaret Beatty, President and CEO, Campbellford Memorial Hospital
“Northumberland County Council thanks the Province for this investment in sustainable, responsive, quality health care for patients and families in Northumberland. This is further evidence of the Province’s commitment to ending hallway medicine, and to overcoming the challenges created by COVID–19, as our hospital – and our community – works towards recovery and renewal from the global pandemic.” –Bob Crate, Warden, Northumberland County
