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County of Simcoe supports SMH redevelopment project with a large donation

September 26, 2024   ·   0 Comments

By Brian Lockhart

The County of Simcoe is continuing its support of Stevenson Memorial Hospital’s redevelopment with a large donation.

The County presented a cheque for $924,248 to the hospital on September 16.

This is the second installment of a $10 million commitment to the hospital’s redevelopment through the Simcoe County Hospital Alliance. This is the largest funding commitment to the hospital’s redevelopment project to date.

“The County of Simcoe continues to be an incredible support and partner to Stevenson Memorial Hospital,” said Barbara Steed, Interim President and CEO, SMH. “Their leadership in recognizing the needs of hospitals in our region has made a profound impact, from critical equipment to hospital infrastructure. Patients and families in our community have had the benefit of being able to access excellent health care services close to home thanks to their significant contributions.”

The Simcoe County Hospital Funding Alliance was established in 2002 to anticipate and respond to community needs and to ensure this health-care funding was distributed equitably across all local hospitals. In June 2017, County Council approved continued hospital funding for a total $45 million commitment, with $3 million distributed annually to the Simcoe County Hospital Alliance over a 15-year period from 2017 to 2031.

Of the County’s 15-year, $45 million commitment, Stevenson Memorial will receive $10 million supporting its redevelopment project.

“The County of Simcoe is pleased to continue building up healthcare across our region through targeted investments in our hospitals across the region,” said Warden Basil Clarke. “Between 1994 and 2031, the County has committed to investing $107 million to support area hospitals, including $10 million towards the important redevelopment of Stevenson Memorial Hospital.  Through these targeted investments, County Council recognizes the importance of our valued partnerships with hospitals and their role in building up vibrant, healthy, and sustainable communities across our region.”

On August 30, 2024, the hospital in partnership with Infrastructure Ontario, issued a request for qualifications (RFQ) for the project. The RFQ is the first step in the process to select a team to build the project.

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