The North East Local Health Integration Network made a huge funding announcement of $7.7 million dollars in the northeast and some of that money will help locally.
The North Bay Regional Health Centre is expected to receive just over one million in funding while other health centres like West Nipissing will receive $161,600 and Mattawa General Hospital will get $68,500.
LHIN officials say the new money will be used to improve meeting the acute care needs of fellow Northerners.
“As a LHIN we work closely with our hospitals to ensure quality acute care services are available for Northerners when they need them. We know how hard their staff and leadership work to provide patient-centred care while keeping in mind their financial sustainability. This special funding will support our hospitals in meeting the health care needs of Northerners,” said Louise Paquette, CEO, NE LHIN.
Recently announced in the 2016 Ontario Economic Outlook and Fiscal Review, additional funding was provided to hospitals to support population growth and changing health care needs in their communities.
“In recent years, hospitals have become more efficient while improving patient care, even as they face increased demand for services. Through this additional investment, our government is committed to ensuring hospitals maintain a high level of care to address the increased health care needs of a growing and aging population,” said Dr. Eric Hoskins, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care.
