In early February 2021, SMH admitted their first patient in the new High Acuity Unit (HAU). This is a milestone that the staff are very proud of as the construction was halted on the project in spring 2020 due to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the competing demands, the staff and leaders at SMH continued with the project and are thrilled with the outcome.

These additional four inpatient beds and newly renovated space provide the right environment to ensure optimal care for patients with advanced care needs.

Jody Levac, President and CEO, SMH comments, “This is a significant improvement to our facility as we wait for the redevelopment of our Hospital. Within our dated infrastructure we will continue to strive to enhance the patient experience until we receive an approval from the Ministry to move forward with revitalizing our Hospital.” Carrie Jeffreys, VP Clinical Services & Chief Nursing Executive, SMH adds, that because of generous donors like you, “South Simcoe community members will continue to receive the care they need, close to home.”

We continue to fundraise to support additional costs related to the build, including equipment and technology not covered by the government and to date have raised, $248,700 to help fully equip the new space.