Patients and visitors are to wear a mask while receiving care, and in high-risk areas such as all inpatient units, Emergency Department, waiting areas and outpatient services. MAHC team members are wearing masks when interacting directly with patients. Please put on a mask from the supply provided and wear it properly covering your nose and mouth.
The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health has announced COVID-19 testing for outbound international travelers will no longer be funded by the province. Area residents will no longer be able to book a test at Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare’s (MAHC) COVID-19 Assessment Centre in Bracebridge if the reason for the test is travel.
As COVID-19 cases increase in the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit catchment area, Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare has revised the visiting requirements at our two hospitals to keep patients and staff safe and limit the risk of infection.
The recent surge of COVID-19 cases in Simcoe County and in the District of Muskoka as the holiday season nears is alarming. It’s also important to recognize that COVID positive cases in Muskoka are likely higher than what is being reported locally when cases are attributed to and counted in another health unit within the province.
Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC) is pleased to welcome three new obstetrical care providers – two family medicine providers and one midwife – who are offering community prenatal care in Muskoka and obstetrical care services at MAHC.
Earlier this year, our collective sacrifices helped flatten the curve of COVID-19. But the growing case count is a warning that our hard-won progress is slipping away. Our collective commitment to containing the virus is particularly critical given the steep increase in daily positive cases, growing number of hospitalizations and limited acute care capacity.
Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC) has partnered with PocketHealth© to empower patients to use technology for convenient, secure and simple web access to view and share their imaging records from any device, anywhere.
The Province of Ontario has made significant changes to eligibility for COVID-19 testing. Testing locations in Muskoka will follow the latest provincial guidance by the Ministry of Health for prioritizing those individuals who are at greatest risk.
Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare has been notified of a confirmed COVID-19 case of a staff member. While privacy legislation does not allow access to and disclosure of specifics, it has been confirmed that the acquisition was through a close contact and did not occur in the workplace at MAHC.
In line with provincial direction, effective Monday, April 12, 2021, MAHC has been directed to cancel scheduled, non-emergency surgeries and procedures.
I have taken to my blog to clarify and correct misinformation circulating in the community to foster a greater understanding of the COVID-19 assessment centre situation in Muskoka. I want to emphasize that the hospital’s core mandate is to provide emergency and acute care services at two hospital sites.
Contact Us
Huntsville District Memorial Hospital Site
100 Frank Miller Drive, Huntsville, ON P1H 1H7
Phone: 705-789-2311
Fax: 705-789-0557 (administration)
South Muskoka Memorial Hospital Site
75 Ann Street, Bracebridge, ON P1L 2E4
Phone: 705-645-4404
Fax: 705-645-4594 (administration)
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