Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC) is pleased to introduce the first babies born in 2020 at each of our hospital sites.
At the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital (HDMH) Site, Rosie Jo Margaret Schat arrived 8 pounds, 10 ounces at 10:50 p.m. on Thursday, January 2, 2020 to first-time parents Chloe and AJ Schat of Huntsville.
At the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital (SMMH) Site, Winter-Lee Anne Sui-Handy arrived at 8:45 a.m. on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 to parents...
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Keeping your loved ones healthy during their hospital stay is our priority, but you can also play a role if you are planning to visit the hospital.
If you’re visiting a friend or family member or if you’re coming in for an outpatient test or procedure, it’s important to follow basic infection prevention principles – especially during flu season.
The flu is a serious respiratory disease caused by influenza viruses. It is spread by direct contact,...
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The Canadian Coalition for Green Health Care’s Green Hospital Scorecard program has recognized Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare’s (MAHC) sites with silver awards for both hospital sites.
The scorecards are based on MAHC’s 2017 data and assign an overall score of 46.71 at the Huntsville site, and 51.23 at the South Muskoka site, equating to silver recognitions.
The Green Hospital Scorecard evaluates environmental performance in five areas: energy, waste,...
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Patient satisfaction for acute and emergency care received at Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare’s (MAHC) two sites continues to rank above provincial averages for Ontario community hospitals, according to a recent survey.
The results are based on patient satisfaction survey responses from the first quarter of the 2019-2020 fiscal year between April 1 and June 30, 2019. Surveying occurs on a monthly basis, whereby 25 randomly selected inpatients and 100 Emergency Department...
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After working collaboratively with the community, health care providers and municipal leaders, Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC) has submitted a Stage 1 redevelopment proposal requesting the Ministry of Health approve two new full-service hospitals to serve Muskoka and area in the future.
“We are pleased to inform our communities of this milestone in MAHC’s future planning journey,” says Board Chair Phil Matthews. “The Stage 1 Proposal is the culmination...
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