Health Sciences North will receive almost $950,000 from the Ontario government for infrastructure upgrades.
Ontario is providing $175 million in 2016–17 to hospitals across the province — an increase of $50 million over last year’s funding — to keep them in a state of good repair so patients can continue to receive high-quality care in a safe and healthy environment.
“This is much needed funding for Health Sciences North as the hospital continues to provide top quality health care services to residents in Sudbury and right across the Northeast,” said Glenn Thibeault, Minister of Energy and MPP for Sudbury in a news release.
“Our goal is to work with hospitals in the region to make sure patients have access to the health care they need at all times."
The government increased funding for hospital renewal from $56 million in 2013–14 to $125 million in each of the following two years.
This year, the province will provide an additional $50 million in funding to help address the critical need for hospital repairs across the province.
“With this new and important funding, we are working to ensure that we are building a health care system that delivers faster access today and a sustainable system that will be there for Ontario patients in the future,” said Dr. Eric Hoskins, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care.
“Making these necessary investments is all part of our commitment to put patients first by ensuring that they get the high-quality health care they need — when they need it.”
Across Ontario, 135 hospitals will receive HIRF funding to support crucial infrastructure projects to extend the useful life or improve the quality of their facilities.
Projects may include upgrades or replacements to roofs, windows, HVAC systems, fire alarms and back-up generators.
Ontario also plans to invest $12 billion over 10 years in capital grants to hospitals to build modern infrastructure. About 35 major hospital projects are now underway across the province.
