TORONTO, May 2, 2018 /CNW/ - Runnymede Healthcare Centre will improve access to long-term care with the creation of a new 200-bed long-term care home to be built adjacent to the existing hospital.
The Ministry of Health and Long Term Care's announcement marks the beginning of Runnymede's groundbreaking initiative to build a long-term care home on its existing property as Runnymede transforms into a community healthcare hub.
Runnymede's new LTC home will allow patients to receive care closer to home, including the local Maltese population. Runnymede is situated in the heart of Little Malta and this cultural group does not have an LTC facility or dedicated program anywhere in Ontario.
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"We are absolutely thrilled by the provincial government's announcement that we will receive funding to build a long-term care home on our site. Runnymede Healthcare Centre has a history of providing excellent, patient-focused care. The addition of a long-term care facility to our campus will allow Runnymede to provide comprehensive services for generations to come. By providing active rehabilitation, medically complex and long-term care services, Runnymede has established itself as a community health hub. We are excited to make this announcement in the presence of the President of Malta. Runnymede is situated in the heart of Little Malta and as such it is appropriate there will be a culturally designated Maltese component to the new long-term care home. The government supports Runnymede's inclusion of this wonderful community." — Connie Dejak, President and CEO of Runnymede Healthcare Centre
"Our government is committed to supporting Ontario residents who rely on long-term care homes for their ongoing health and personal care needs. By adding 200 new long-care beds to the redevelopment of the Runnymede Hospital, we are helping more seniors access the care they need in their community, close to family and friends." — Dr. Helena Jaczek, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care
"Seniors are a growing population in my riding of York South-Weston and beyond, and I believe that they deserve the very best care and support we can provide. That is why as part of our government's plan to increases access to high-quality long-term care, including the commitment to adding 200 long-care beds to the redevelopment of Runnymede Hospital, we are ensuring that communities across Toronto West are receiving high quality care." — Laura Albanese, MPP York South-Weston
About Runnymede Healthcare Centre
At Runnymede Healthcare Centre, we have a single, clear purpose: improve the quality of life of every patient, every day. Runnymede Healthcare Centre is an innovative 206-bed complex continuing care and rehabilitation hospital with a proven track record of success in providing the highest level of patient-centred care to those whose treatment needs cannot be met at home or in an acute care facility. Our interprofessional team provides the outstanding care that makes it possible for patients to regain mobility and independence to return home to the community. To learn more, please visit: www.runnymedehc.ca.
SOURCE Runnymede Healthcare Centre
Julie Hiroz, Director, communications, Runnymede Healthcare Centre, 647 290 3664, [email protected]
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