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NSM LHIN Seeks Members for Patient, Family, Caregiver Advisory Group

The North Simcoe Muskoka Local Health Integration Network (NSM LHIN) is seeking community members to participate on the new Patient, Caregiver, Family Advisory Group (PCF Advisory Group) to the NSM LHIN.

Engaging local stakeholders regarding the local health systems needs and LHIN priorities is critical to NSM LHIN’s mandate. This Group will serve as a forum for dialogue among community members as they advise the LHIN on issues and perspectives related to health system goals and objectives. The purpose...

Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare is Preparing for Ebola Virus Disease

Message from the Chief of Staff, Dr. Jan Goossens - UPDATED

At Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare we understand there is concern in the community surrounding the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD), and the hospitals’ readiness and preparedness. We have been monitoring the situation around the world, and in the United States especially.  And, although the risk of contracting the Ebola virus in Muskoka is very low, we have put precautionary measures in place at our Emergency Departments.

I would like to assure...

New Model for Future Care to Be Developed as Part of Planning for the Future

Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare continues to work through the Ministry’s capital planning process to plan Hospital Care for Our Future Generations. This work to develop a clinical services plan for the future and the associated space needs for those services will position MAHC to meet the needs of the community – our children’s children – in the future.

The planning work, which began in late 2012, has involved point of care staff, clinical leaders, physicians and community providers in developing the...

MAHC Recognizes Perioperative Nurses Week

In honour of Perioperative Nurses Week, Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare extends heartfelt appreciation to all of our Perioperative Nursing Staff for the role they play in providing safe, quality health care.

Allow us to introduce:

Mary Kydd, RN, wanted only to become a nurse so she could take care of others. Almost 40 years later and Mary is still doing what she does best. As a perioperative nurse involved in a patient’s care before, during and after surgery, Mary feels fortunate to have the expertise...

MAHC Recognizes Medical Radiation Sciences Week

In honour of Medical Radiation Sciences Week, Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare extends heartfelt appreciation to all of our Medical Radiation Technologists and Sonographers for the role they play in providing safe, quality health care.

Allow us to introduce...

Mary Ann Wilk is proud to play a crucial role on the health care team as a Medical Radiation Technologist (MRT). MRTs offer the imaging and radiation-related treatment and caring touch that allow patients to fully benefit from the latest diagnostic...