Our Time is Now
If there is anything that the last several months has shown us, it is that an updated, modernized hospital is needed now, more than ever. While Stevenson Memorial Hospital continues to serve on the front-lines of the COVID-19 pandemic, we continue to work toward a redeveloped hospital for the communities in South Simcoe and surrounding areas.
Inspired by our patients and by our desire to always provide the very best medical care to our communities – because of you – Stevenson Memorial Hospital will soon be transformed. Our all-encompassing vision is to ensure that you will be able to receive health care close to home now, and far into the future. Soon Stevenson will be a revitalized hospital with cutting-edge equipment and comfortable, modern spaces for optimal patient care.
On October 1, 2019, we embarked on a bold, $43 million campaign to purchase essential equipment, upgrade leading-edge technology, and complete the critical renovations that are essential for this transformative redevelopment. Today, we invite you to join us on this historic journey so that, together, we can revitalize this invaluable community resource – our local hospital.
Because of you, we can
You can contribute to any one of three priority initiatives…
1) Transforming Our Space
TRANSFORMING OUR SPACE
Growing to Serve you Better
We began planning for the redevelopment of our Hospital more than a decade ago. Today, we are on the cusp of making Stevenson Memorial Hospital’s transformative vision into a reality.
Our new and revitalized spaces will reflect, as well as support, the exceptional, high-quality health care Stevenson Memorial Hospital consistently provides and offer greater comfort and privacy for you, your family, and the community at large. Once completed, our new two-storey, 100,000 sq. ft. wrap-around addition will more than double Stevenson’s square footage and the expanded hospital parking area will triple parking capacity.
The redevelopment project includes a revitalized Emergency Department, doubling the square footage of the hospital, and tripling the amount of parking space. Refreshed outpatient rooms, birthing suites, and laboratory space is also included in the submission.
2) Essential Equipment Purchases
ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT PURCHASES
Growing to Serve you Better
Having the most-up-to-date medical equipment speeds care, allows for quicker diagnoses and shortens wait times. Our equipment needs include vital signs monitors, code carts, birthing beds for Obstetrics, as well as equipment for the Emergency Department, the Operating Rooms and critical software for Information Technology.
Other much needed equipment includes:
- A Fetal Telemetry Monitor to gauge a baby’s heartbeat during labour
- An Echocardiography Machine which will help us to save more lives
- And Wireless Infusion Pumps for improved intravenous treatments
3) Health Information System
HEALTH INFORMATION SYSTEM
Growing to Serve you Better
Our recent partnership with Markham Stouffville Hospital and Southlake Regional Health Centre to implement a new Health Information System (HIS) at all three hospitals is referred to as Shared Health Information Network Exchange (SHINE).
The first of its kind in Ontario, SHINE allows us to participate in the creation of a sophisticated electronic records system that would otherwise be unattainable. Investing in this system will revolutionize health care here at Stevenson.
Contact us to learn more about this exciting transformation…
Melody McLean
Interim Executive Director
705 435-6281 x1263
mmclean@smhosp.on.ca
Sylvia Biffis
Capital Campaign Chair
With a leadership gift, you can join a select group of Transformer Level Supporters for whom we are especially thankful:
