For immediate release: January 24, 2019 <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ontario\u2019s Government for the People Investing in Urgent Hospital Upgrades, Repairs and Maintenance in Brantford-Brant <\/p>\n\n\n\n
BRANTFORD \u2013 The Ontario Government is prioritizing the health and safety of patients by taking immediate action and providing 128 hospitals across the province with funding to upgrade, repair and maintain their facilities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Brant Community Healthcare System is receiving $1,299,870 in funding this year through the Health Infrastructure Renewal Fund. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe health and safety of patients and families is a priority for our government,\u201d said MPP Will Bouma. \u201cThat\u2019s why we must make the necessary investments in our hospitals now, to ensure our providers have the facilities they need to continue to provide excellent quality care to patients. This funding will help ensure hospitals across Ontario are able to make the needed upgrades, improvements and maintenance so patients and families have access to reliable, quality care they expect and deserve.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The government is moving forward quickly to address challenges facing the health care system as it develops a long-term transformational health care strategy to end hallway health care. As this important work continues, this funding will allow hospitals to address urgent issues, including upgrades or replacements of roofs, windows, heating and air conditioning systems, fire alarms and back-up generators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOur government is investing in essential health care projects to ensure the people of Ontario will have health care services they can depend on now and for future generations,\u201d said Deputy Premier and Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, Christine Elliott. \u201cWe will continue to listen to the patients and the people who plan and work on the frontlines. Together, we will create a health care system that works for the people of Ontario.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
QUICK FACTS<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\uf0a7 Ontario is investing $175 million in repairs and upgrades to 128 hospitals this year through the Health Infrastructure Renewal Fund. \uf0a7 <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In 2018-2019, the government has invested an additional $90 million for 1,100 beds and spaces in hospitals and the community, including the creation of over 640 new beds and spaces. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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For more information, contact MPP Will Bouma at 519-759-0361 or will.bouma@pc.ola.org<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"