Message NEXT STEPSLEARN MORE AT WWW.MADEINMUSKOKAHEALTHCARE.CAMADE-IN-MUSKOKA HEALTHCAREMuskoka Algonquin Healthcare’s plan for the Future Multi-site Regional HospitalMAHC is dedicated to a clear and open process as we move forward with our Made-in-Muskoka Healthcare model. With each phase of approval, we will continue our commitmentto engage and collaborate with our community.The Stage 1.3 Functional Program will be submitted to the Ontario government inNovember.The Ministry of Health and Ontario Health, along with Infrastructure Ontario, will reviewour submission and/or pose any questions for clarification or additional detail, anddetermine the final configuration of the healthcare model.Engagement will continue as we move through the next stage (Detailed Planning). The Local Share Committee will continue its work to achieve the local share financing.Updates on our planning journey will be shared as we move forward in our commitment todelivering exceptional care across our communities.
BRACEBRIDGE HOSPITAL TODAYFUTURE STATEInpatient Care: 67 beds Inpatient Care: Total 46 beds41 Medical/Surgical 1 Obstetrics (LDRP)4 Level-2 ICU beds2 Operating Rooms1 Endoscopy Suite1 Urology Room2 Operating Rooms3 Endoscopy Suites2 Procedure Rooms1 Surgical Clinic11 Emergency Room bays 22,000 Emergency visits27 Emergency Room bays, with enhanced mental health capacity 24,000 Emergency visits36,800 Diagnostic Imaging ProceduresChemotherapy visits (none)3,900 Surgical/Procedural VisitsGeneral SurgeryPlasticsGynaecologyUrology89,500 Diagnostic Imaging Scans11,000 Chemotherapy Visits9,700 Scheduled Surgical/Procedural VisitsGeneral SurgeryPlasticsGynaecologyUrologyCataractsOtolaryngologyOn-Call Emergency SurgeriesOrthopaedic Joint Replacements +HUNTSVILLE HOSPITAL TODAYFUTURE STATEInpatient Care: 56 beds38 Medical/Surgical10 Rehabilitation6 Level-2 ICU beds2 ObstetricsInpatient Care: Total 121 beds31 Medical/Surgical64 Reactivation14 Acute Rehabilitation10 Level-3 ICU beds2 Obstetrics (LDRP) 16 Emergency Room bays, with enhancedmental health capacity21,500 Emergency visits27 Emergency Room bays, with enhancedmental health capacity24,500 Emergency visits 2 Operating Rooms2 Operating Rooms41,000 Diagnostic Imaging Procedures3,500 Dialysis Visits29,000 Diagnostic Imaging Scans4,600 Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRIs)4,500 Dialysis Visits4,400 Surgical/Procedural VisitsGeneral SurgeryCataractsEar, Nose and ThroatMinor Orthopaedic ProceduresPlastics800 Surgical/Procedural VisitsSurgeries requiring inpatient staySame-day scheduled surgeriesOn-Call Emergency surgeriesKEY DEVELOPMENTSSignificant growth will increase both sites by an estimated 80% in square footage.Enhanced emergency departments will include improved mental health facilities.Dedicated, specialized clinics will support women’s and seniors’ health.Advanced diagnostic imaging and procedural capabilities will elevate patient care.A new Level 3 ICU will deliver complex critical care close to home.Expanded capacity will add 44 acute care beds, ensuring that 95% of acute carepatients receive treatment at their nearest hospital.Huntsville will exclusively support Alternate Level of Care (ALC) patients withcomprehensive rehabilitation resources.This new model will expand MAHC’s reach, providing specialized care throughout theregion while optimizing resources for maximum impact.Strategic planning will shape MAHC’s future framework, incorporating expert insightand valuable community input to bring advanced acute care services across Muskoka.Our goal is to establish an integrated regional healthcare system for Muskoka andArea, with primary locations in Bracebridge and Huntsville. Both sites will expand tooffer a wide range of programs, including emergency, inpatient, and surgical services,along with new inpatient beds, a dedicated stroke rehabilitation unit, and cutting-edgeMRI technology.Specialized services like chemotherapy and complex continuing care will remainaccessible to the entire region, with additional services transitioning to communitysettings for greater convenience. This flexible, community-driven model will prioritizepatient-centered care, keeping Muskoka’s healthcare ready for the future.OUR MISSION
BRACEBRIDGE HOSPITAL TODAYFUTURE STATEInpatient Care: 67 beds Inpatient Care: Total 46 beds41 Medical/Surgical 1 Obstetrics (LDRP)4 Level-2 ICU beds2 Operating Rooms1 Endoscopy Suite1 Urology Room2 Operating Rooms3 Endoscopy Suites2 Procedure Rooms1 Surgical Clinic11 Emergency Room bays 22,000 Emergency visits27 Emergency Room bays, with enhanced mental health capacity 24,000 Emergency visits36,800 Diagnostic Imaging ProceduresChemotherapy visits (none)3,900 Surgical/Procedural VisitsGeneral SurgeryPlasticsGynaecologyUrology89,500 Diagnostic Imaging Scans11,000 Chemotherapy Visits9,700 Scheduled Surgical/Procedural VisitsGeneral SurgeryPlasticsGynaecologyUrologyCataractsOtolaryngologyOn-Call Emergency SurgeriesOrthopaedic Joint Replacements +HUNTSVILLE HOSPITAL TODAYFUTURE STATEInpatient Care: 56 beds38 Medical/Surgical10 Rehabilitation6 Level-2 ICU beds2 ObstetricsInpatient Care: Total 121 beds31 Medical/Surgical64 Reactivation14 Acute Rehabilitation10 Level-3 ICU beds2 Obstetrics (LDRP) 16 Emergency Room bays, with enhancedmental health capacity21,500 Emergency visits27 Emergency Room bays, with enhancedmental health capacity24,500 Emergency visits 2 Operating Rooms2 Operating Rooms41,000 Diagnostic Imaging Procedures3,500 Dialysis Visits29,000 Diagnostic Imaging Scans4,600 Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRIs)4,500 Dialysis Visits4,400 Surgical/Procedural VisitsGeneral SurgeryCataractsEar, Nose and ThroatMinor Orthopaedic ProceduresPlastics800 Surgical/Procedural VisitsSurgeries requiring inpatient staySame-day scheduled surgeriesOn-Call Emergency surgeriesKEY DEVELOPMENTSSignificant growth will increase both sites by an estimated 80% in square footage.Enhanced emergency departments will include improved mental health facilities.Dedicated, specialized clinics will support women’s and seniors’ health.Advanced diagnostic imaging and procedural capabilities will elevate patient care.A new Level 3 ICU will deliver complex critical care close to home.Expanded capacity will add 44 acute care beds, ensuring that 95% of acute carepatients receive treatment at their nearest hospital.Huntsville will exclusively support Alternate Level of Care (ALC) patients withcomprehensive rehabilitation resources.This new model will expand MAHC’s reach, providing specialized care throughout theregion while optimizing resources for maximum impact.Strategic planning will shape MAHC’s future framework, incorporating expert insightand valuable community input to bring advanced acute care services across Muskoka.Our goal is to establish an integrated regional healthcare system for Muskoka andArea, with primary locations in Bracebridge and Huntsville. Both sites will expand tooffer a wide range of programs, including emergency, inpatient, and surgical services,along with new inpatient beds, a dedicated stroke rehabilitation unit, and cutting-edgeMRI technology.Specialized services like chemotherapy and complex continuing care will remainaccessible to the entire region, with additional services transitioning to communitysettings for greater convenience. This flexible, community-driven model will prioritizepatient-centered care, keeping Muskoka’s healthcare ready for the future.OUR MISSION
NEXT STEPSLEARN MORE AT WWW.MADEINMUSKOKAHEALTHCARE.CAMADE-IN-MUSKOKA HEALTHCAREMuskoka Algonquin Healthcare’s plan for the Future Multi-site Regional HospitalMAHC is dedicated to a clear and open process as we move forward with our Made-in-Muskoka Healthcare model. With each phase of approval, we will continue our commitmentto engage and collaborate with our community.The Stage 1.3 Functional Program will be submitted to the Ontario government inNovember.The Ministry of Health and Ontario Health, along with Infrastructure Ontario, will reviewour submission and/or pose any questions for clarification or additional detail, anddetermine the final configuration of the healthcare model.Engagement will continue as we move through the next stage (Detailed Planning). The Local Share Committee will continue its work to achieve the local share financing.Updates on our planning journey will be shared as we move forward in our commitment todelivering exceptional care across our communities.