Following the provincial government’s approval in April 2022 to build the new Uxbridge Hospital on the existing site, the project has now received further approval to secure a design architect and develop the full plan for the new facility.
This design process, expected to take approximately one year, will then be followed by the next stage of government approval to proceed with construction on the new campus.
“Moving into the design phase is another significant step forward in bringing this innovative campus of care together,” says Jo-anne Marr, our President and CEO. “Our Uxbridge Hospital is already such a pivotal resource in the community and this new campus will only strengthen that further.”
Once complete, the new hospital will be a brand new state-of-the-art building, where patients will receive the highest quality care, an extraordinary patient experience, and access to modern care procedures and technologies.
The vision for the Uxbridge campus is moving to a community health hub including acute, ambulatory and emergency services, long-term care, and primary care services.
Last year, in partnership with Uxbridge Health Centre‘s physician group, the Oak Tree Medical Centre opened on the site of the new hospital, marking the completion of the first phase of the redevelopment project.
“This is a really exciting phase in the redevelopment where we get to see the design concepts start to take shape,” says Elena Pacheco, our Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. “It is also another opportunity where we get to work with our key stakeholders, including our staff and the Uxbridge community, to help design a hospital that we can all be proud of.”
With a view to a brighter future for health care in Uxbridge, the new Uxbridge Hospital will enhance the overall health care landscape across both Durham and York regions.
As we await this incredible transformation, proper planning will ensure continuous service during construction, with all programs and services remaining available to the community throughout the transition to the new hospital.
A version of this story appeared in Uxbridge Hospital Foundation’s holiday 2023 newsletter Our Community. Your Impact.