Durham Region welcomes new hospital announcement

Whitby, Ontario – The following statement is being issued on behalf of John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer for The Regional Municipality of Durham:

“Today is a historic day in Durham Region, as Lakeridge Health announced the preferred location for a proposed future hospital. This decision moves our collective communities one step closer to a new hospital for Durham Region.

While this must have been a difficult decision for the Lakeridge Health Board of Trustees, with several excellent locations to consider, Lakeridge Health’s site selection panel selected north Whitby. It is important to remember that, as a region, this decision is really about our people. It’s about working together to bring a much-needed hospital to our community. 

It’s about considering how the decision of today might impact the community of tomorrow. As one of the fastest growing communities in Ontario, the development of a new hospital will impact our health, social and economic well-being; providing access to additional high-quality care, programs and services that will save lives. Jobs that will embrace the innovative spirit that Durham Region is known for.

This hospital will help to ensure that no one falls through the cracks. It will allow residents, from across Durham Region, to access excellent health care and health-related services close to home. This site selection announcement is an important step forward. Now we must all work together to bring this much-needed hospital to Durham Region.

Durham Region is recognized as one of the best places in Ontario to live, work and raise a family. This announcement highlights our focus on maintaining this, for years to come.”

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