MAHC advises that all surgical services have been restored at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital

Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC) is pleased to announce that surgical services at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital (SMMH) site in Bracebridge have been fully restored and are once again operating as normal.

Following the successful repair and testing of the hospital’s chiller system serving the Operating Room area, elective and emergency surgical procedures have resumed at the Bracebridge site.

MAHC extends its sincere gratitude to patients and families for their patience and understanding throughout this temporary interruption. Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare also recognizes the extraordinary efforts of staff, physicians, leaders, and regional healthcare partners who worked collaboratively to ensure continuity of care and a swift return to normal operations.

“This rapid restoration of surgical services is a testament to the dedication, teamwork, and commitment of everyone involved,” said Cheryl Harrison, President and CEO of Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare. “We are incredibly proud of our clinical teams, physicians, facilities staff, support services teams, and healthcare partners who came together to minimize disruption for patients and safely restore services as quickly as possible.”

During the temporary disruption, surgical services were relocated to Huntsville District Memorial Hospital (HDMH) to ensure patients continued to receive timely surgical care. MAHC acknowledges the flexibility and cooperation demonstrated across both hospital sites and by regional partners who supported this transition.

“This outcome would not have been possible without the remarkable collaboration of teams across our organization,” added Harrison. “We are grateful to everyone who played a role in supporting patients, adapting schedules, coordinating services, completing repairs, and ensuring a seamless return to normal operations.”

With surgical services fully resumed at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, patients can once again access scheduled surgical care at the Bracebridge site.

From Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare

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