Source: Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance

The Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance (HPHA) proudly celebrated the completion of the Cancer and Medical Care Clinic and Pharmacy with a ribbon-cutting ceremony today at Stratford General Hospital. This state-of-the-art facility represents a significant step forward in meeting the needs of patients, offering advanced treatment options in a brighter, more comfortable, and accessible environment.

As a satellite program of the Verspeeten Family Cancer Centre at London Health Sciences Centre, HPHA’s clinic serves over 3,500 patient visits annually, including chemotherapy treatments and supportive care for cancers such as breast, prostate, bowel, and lung, among others.

During today’s unveiling event, attendees had the opportunity to tour the facility and see firsthand how it will enhance care delivery for patients in Perth and Huron Counties. While the clinic’s pharmacy was not included in the tour due to the sensitive nature of its operations, it remains an integral part of the new space.

 “The investment in pharmacy facilities allows HPHA to adhere to current medication preparation standards for patient and staff safety,” says Ryan Itterman, Director, Diagnostics, Regional Pharmacy and Chemotherapy. “We are proud of the new Cancer and Medical Care Clinic, which will support the growing needs of those we serve in a modern and comfortable setting for years to come,” he continued.

Key Highlights of the New Clinic:

• Increased patient consultation and treatment spaces, with 17 upgraded treatment locations now available, up from the previous 12.

• A new negative pressure room to provide care for high-risk patients.

• A specialized Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) room for the insertion of central lines for long-term IV medication administration.

• Interior renovation of over 18,000 square feet with new mechanical, electrical, and security systems, as well as updated windows and roofing.

 “Today’s event is an outstanding reminder of the important role the community plays in supporting our ability to provide the highest quality care,” says Andrew Williams, HPHA President and CEO. “We now have a world-class facility to complement the world-class care provided day-in-day, day-out to those in need, and I could not be more proud and appreciative of all those who helped make this a reality.”

The Stratford General Hospital Foundation's In Our Hands Capital Campaign has been instrumental in bringing this project to fruition, committing $15 million of its $30 million goal to the Cancer and Medical Care Clinic and Pharmacy project.

Josef Frank, Chair of the Stratford General Hospital Foundation Board, stated, “We are honoured to stand with the Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance today as we celebrate the new Cancer and Medical Care Clinic and Pharmacy. This has been a long-held vision, and seeing it come to life through the collaboration of the hospital’s leadership, the dedication of our healthcare professionals and the unwavering loyalty from our community is truly remarkable. Without our community’s support we have nothing.”

The HPHA is proud to continue advancing healthcare services for our communities. This new clinic highlights our dedication to providing exceptional, patient-centered care close to home.