Hospital foundation hands out $1M for ‘critical equipment’

Leah Walker (L), Foundation CEO and Cheryl Harrison (R), MAHC President & CEO. (Supplied/ South Muskoka Hospital Foundation)

A million dollars is being disbursed by the South Muskoka Hospital Foundation to replace “critical medical equipment.”

The funding is being handed out to Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare.

In a statement, the hospital foundation said diagnostic imaging equipment, patient monitoring systems and specialized treatment equipment are all on the list of things that it plans to replace.

“Every piece of equipment plays a vital role in the care our patients receive, and every dollar raised matters,” said Leah Walker, Foundation CEO.

Walker goes on to credit donors, sponsors and volunteers with helping supply the funds.

The foundation stated that community support is critical for ensuring healthcare professionals have access to the tools they need to provide the best possible care, as most essential medical devices are “not funded through government sources.”