Ontario Investing $5.2 Million to Bring Cardiovascular Surgery Services to Northwestern Ontario
New Cardiovascular Surgery Program at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences will Address Wait Times and Provide Patient Care Closer to Home
As part of its comprehensive plan to end hallway health care, the Ontario government is investing over $5.2 million to support the planning and design of a cardiovascular surgery program at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre. For the first time, cardiac surgery will be regularly performed in Northwestern Ontario, helping to address surgical wait times and improving access to lifesaving care closer to home.
“With investments like this, our government is cutting wait times and strengthening health care services for people all across the province,” said Premier Doug Ford. “This incredible program will ensure the people of northwestern Ontario can get the critical heart care they need faster and closer to home.”