Today Sylvia Jones, MPP for Dufferin-Caledon joined staff and leaders at Headwaters Health Care Centre to announce the awarding of $1,865,157 to support critical hospital upgrades and repairs.
The investment is through the Health Infrastructure Renewal Fund (HIRF) Program which is providing 131 hospitals and 65 community health service providers across the province with support to upgrade infrastructure to ensure a safe and comfortable environment for patients, families and caregivers.
"For over 25 years Headwaters Health staff and volunteers have provided high quality healthcare close to home,” MPP Sylvia Jones said, “Our government’s investment to improve hospital infrastructure, enhance patient experience and increase capacity ensures our community will continue to receive world class care for years to come, right here in Dufferin-Caledon."
Kim Delahunt, President & CEO, Headwaters Health Care Centre, remarked, “This investment will help us upgrade some of the critical areas in need. We have to be able to depend on our building when providing patient care as well as provide for a safe environment for people who work and volunteer here.”
As a twenty-five-year-old facility, Headwaters has an extensive list of short- and longer-term repairs and renovations. These funds will be used to support several areas of significant need including flooring replacement, ambulance bay paving, patient washroom renovations, additional signage, sinks and faucets in patient care areas, security camera upgrades and additional roofing upgrades.
The hospital plays a major role in the health and wellness of the communities in the region and is one of the area’s largest employers with over 800 staff, 200 professional staff and over 300 volunteers.
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Photo Caption: Members of our Facilities team were recognized today at the $1.86 million HIRF announcement. (Left to Right) Nick Socher, Plumber; Chris Mastrocola, Maintenance Mechanic; Mike Rennick, Maintenance Mechanic; Paul Melen, Electrician; Tom Grieve, Maintenance Mechanic; MPP Dufferin-Caledon, Sylvia Jones, Kim Delahunt, President & CEO, HHCC; Dr. Hugh O’Brodovich, Chair, Board of Directors; James Brown, Manager, Facilities; Cathy van Leipsig, Vice President Corporate Services & Chief Financial Officer and Nancy Taylor, Support Services Assistant. Missing from Photo: Janet Mininch, Director, Facilities and Procurement.