General News

With an abundance of caution, Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC) will begin restricting non-essential visitors to both hospitals commencing Tuesday, March 17, 2020.

“We are limiting visitors to ensure we protect our patients, staff, physicians and volunteers,” says Terry Shields, Chief Financial Officer and acting CEO. 

On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared a global COVID-19 pandemic. This means that this novel coronavirus has spread across the world. When people come together, the risk of infection with COVID-19 increases. For this reason, we are limiting who can come into Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare’s (MAHC) hospital buildings until further notice.

Did you know that Canadians have more than one million potentially unnecessary medical tests and treatments each year? In medicine, as it is in life, more is not always better. This is the premise of the “Choosing Wisely” campaign.

Cancer Care Ontario has recognized Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC) for being a top performer in the province for turnaround time in reporting related to post-surgical pathology investigations for the 2018-19 fiscal year.

Get involved in your local hospital by submitting your application to join the skills-based, community-oriented team of volunteer directors at Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC) as a board member or advisory member of a standing board committee.

Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC) is pleased to introduce the first babies born in 2020 at each of our hospital sites.

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.

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.

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.

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.