General News

Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare is excited to announce that a brand‑new mammography unit is on its way to the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital (HDMH) Site.

Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC) is delighted to introduce the first baby born in 2026. Derrick and Melanie Johnstone welcomed their new addition, Matheus Johnstone, at 3:40 a.m. on Thursday, January 1, 2026 at 8 pounds 2.5 ounces. Congratulations to the happy family!

Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC) has updated masking requirements in the hospitals. Effective December 5, staff, patients and visitors are expected to wear a surgical mask over their nose and mouth while interacting with patients/visitors, and/or upon entering a patient’s room/space.

Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC), in consultation with the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, has confirmed the respiratory outbreak (COVID-19) on North Wing at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital (SMMH) Site is over.

As respiratory illness season takes hold and cold and flu activity increases in the community, Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC) has reinstated mandatory masking requirements in the hospitals.

Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC), in consultation with the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, has confirmed the gastro-related outbreak (enteric) on East and South Wings at the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital (HDMH) Site has ended.

Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC), in consultation with the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, has declared a gastro-related outbreak (enteric) on East and South Wings at the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital (HDMH) Site.

As respiratory illness season arrives, Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC) has updated masking requirements in the hospitals. Effective October 3, staff, patients and visitors are wearing a surgical mask over their nose and mouth while interacting with patients/visitors, and/or upon entering a patient’s room/space.

A new chapter in local healthcare is being written boldly and visibly. Installed this week, new billboards at each of our hospital sites proudly showcase the Made-in-Muskoka Healthcare brand and the regional health system of the future.

Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare is pleased to announce a partnership with RNR Patient Transfer for a dedicated transport vehicle stationed at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital site.