Patients and their loved ones will now have an affordable bed and breakfast option when at the North Bay Regional Health Centre (NBHRC).
Representatives from the hospital and the Sisters of St. Joseph of Sault Ste. Marie signed a partnership agreement today, allowing the Health Centre to refer patients and their loved ones to stay at the Motherhouse.
NBRHC Vice President Clinical and Chief Nursing Executive, Tiziana Silveri says this partnership is important because of the help it will provide to out-of-town patients and their families.
“NBRHC is a district referral centre—which means every day people throughout northeastern Ontario travel to North Bay for treatment,” Silveri says. “It’s our hope that this new partnership will help to ease some of the stress travelling for health care can bring to families.”
This part of the Motherhouse, a four bedroom facility located on the shores of Lake Nipissing, offers a home like setting conveniently close to the hospital for persons visiting the area and requiring accommodation to attend medical appointments or visiting a companion. Guests will receive reasonably priced nightly accommodation with breakfast, plus affordable lunch and dinner options and access to some common areas.
“St. Joseph’s Motherhouse offers patients at NBRHC and their families a space that will allow for peace and tranquility away from the pressures of the hospital,” says Sister Winnifred McLoughlin, Administrator at the Motherhouse. “Individual guest suites include comfortable lounge chairs, a queen bed, linens and towels, cable TV and WIFI, ensuite bathroom, 24 hour security, as well as access to a chapel overlooking Lake Nipissing for reflection.”
Sister Winnifred says she is excited about this new opportunity for the Motherhouse. “This partnership will foster an environment of support for everyone involved and provide many opportunities for friendship that can only increase the general well-being of patients and family alike,” Sister Winnifred says.
People wishing to stay at the Motherhouse must be referred by the hospital and meet certain criteria which includes living outside North Bay, receiving treatment or visiting a patient at NBRHC and being medically stable.
