A major boost to the Closer to Home campaign for the new long-term care home in Deep River. Recently, the Deep River and District Hospital Executive Team made a combined personal pledge of $25,000 towards the campaign. The goal is to raise $2.5M for the new 96-bed facility. Janna Hotson, President and Chief Executive Officer of the hospital says the Executive Team wants to show support and encourage others to join them in supporting the campaign.
James Thompson, DRDH Community Engagement and Fundraising Coordinator, was thrilled to accept the pledge. “I am very encouraged to see the Executive Team make a personal commitment to the campaign, and their commitment is an inspiration to our community.”
Thompson was also excited to share the various benefits of the new 96-bed Long-Term Care Home, and how it will directly effect nearly everyone across our community with the anticipated opening in late 2025.
“It’s tempting to think that a new Long-Term Care Home only matters for those people waiting for care at this moment, or those who might need care soon,” said Thompson, “but the reality is that healthcare is interconnected. Building this Home improves the ability for DRDH to offer care to everyone, at all ages and life stages.”
“Currently, the solution for those in need of Long-Term Care in our community all too often involves moving far away, which can lead to physical and social isolation. Our current shortage of beds means that many people may be separated from their loved ones to get proper care.” The new Home will multiply the current capacity for Long-Term Care at DRDH by over nine times.
James also shared the substantial economic boost that the Home’s construction will bring, citing over $30M already committed by the Ministry of Long-Term Care towards the project and the 200 new jobs and $5M in additional direct wages that will come annually once the project is complete. “When you compare those numbers against the $2.5M the community must raise, it’s a strong return on investment.”
(Written by: Kyle Robinson)