The Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance (HPHA) is teaming up with area health and addiction organizations to provide free, walk-in counselling appointments.
Karima Velji, Ontario’s Chief of Nursing and Professional Practice and Assistant Deputy Minister toured Stratford General Hospital Thursday and talked to nurses about their successes and the challenges they face.
The courtyard, off West Gore Street, will close effective Monday and the alliance said it is necessary to ensure the safety of patients, visitors, and staff.
Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance, a partner for the camp, said about 16 per cent of Canadians live in rural communities, however, only seven per cent of the country's physicians practice in those areas.Â