February 12, 2008

Hamilton ­­– The Ontario government is investing over a million dollars in infrastructure upgrades to Hamilton Health Sciences, St. Josephs and St. Peters announced Sophia Aggelonitis MMP and Ted McMeekin, MPP, as part of Health Infrastructure Week.

“This investment in our Hamilton Hospitals will ensure our citizens are getting the care they deserve,” said McMeekin“Safe and efficient hospitals ultimately help to reduce wait times for patients and increase access to family health care.”

Today’s announcement is part of the Ontario government’s initiative to provide funding to all Ontario hospitals for infrastructure upgrades.

Good patient care requires hospital facilities that are in proper working condition," added Aggelonitis "The investment announced today will help hospitals with needed upgrades so health care providers are able to offer quality care to Ontarians."

This compliments an unprecedented $700-million investment over the next three years in an Aging at Home Strategy  This investment will increase the overall range and quantity of services available to seniors and help relieve pressures in hospitals and long-term care (LTC) homes by supporting seniors to stay at home with dignity and independence.

These initiatives are part of the Ontario government’s plan for innovation in public health care, building a system that delivers on three priorities – keeping Ontarians healthy, reducing wait times and providing better access to doctors and nurses.

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For further information,

Please contact Ted McMeekin, MPP

905-690-6552