By Maria Toews [1]
On Oct. 21, Todd Smith anounced heath care funding for Hastings and Prince Edward counties. Photo courtesy of office of Todd Smith
BELLEVILLE – The Ontario government is investing $2,008,399 for health care infrastructure in Hastings and Prince Edward counties.
Todd Smith, MPP for Bay of Quinte [2], announced that this money will support critical health care infrastructure upgrades, repairs and maintenance.
“Our government is committed to delivering high-quality patient-centered health care in our hospitals and in our communities,” said Smith in a news release.
The breakdown of the money is in two parts:
First, $1,882,112 is for Quinte Health Care [3]from the Health Infrastructure Renewal Fund (HIRF).
“These increasing investments year-over-year ensure allow health-care providers secure, stable funding to offer safe, comfortable environments for frontline workers, patients and their families at critical times,” said Smith.
Second, $126,287 is for Addictions and Mental Health Services [4] from the Community Infrastructure Renewal Fund (CIRF).