A patient first approach was the inspiration for the re-design of Stratford General Hospital’s newly renovated Cancer and Medical Care Clinic.
The ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday (Jan. 24) unveiled the new state of-the-art facility located on the fourth floor of the hospital.
The renovation will enhance patient care, with expanded consult and treatment spaces, upgraded chairs and beds, a new negative pressure room for high-risk patients, and improved medication compounding facilities, amongst other upgrades.
The clinic’s bright and spacious design will ensure patients can access advanced treatments in a more comfortable and accessible environment, officials said.
Andrew Williams, President and CEO of Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance (HPHA), explained that the cancer treatment process is a stressful time on patients and the ones who love them.
“Our role in their journey is to provide as compassionate of level of care as we can, to make sure we’re supporting them as best we can, this facility is outstanding, its close to home for people, the team is wonderful, I really think it contributes in a positive way to what is a very challenging and stressful time.”
HPHA’s clinic welcomes more than 3,500 patient visits annually, which include chemotherapy treatments and supportive care for different types of cancers.
John Wilkinson, chair of HPHA Board, expressed gratitude to the community and donors who made this renovation a reality, as well as the countless stakeholders involved in the project.
“This is an amazing project because people have cared. And we all care for one reason, to look after our patients. That is the number one responsibility of the board, of staff, of our community.”
The Stratford General Hospital Foundation’s In Our Hands capital campaign has committed half of its $30 million goal to the project.
The foundation’s campaign goal is at 97 per cent, as of the ribbon-cutting ceremony.
