Camping in Muskoka is one of South Muskoka Hospital Foundation’s newest Business Partners. Owners Paul and Mary Cook and Marcel Waters have officially joined the Business Partner Program.

“The Business Partner Program gives businesses the flexibility of choosing a pledge amount to fulfill over five years.” says Foundation Development Officer Kathryn Devlin, “Camping in Muskoka is a great example of a business that values high-quality health care close to home for their campers, employees, family, and friends.”

Camping in Muskoka is a third-generation family-owned and operated campground located in Gravenhurst, Ontario. “Supporting the hospital is important for us personally.” says owner Paul Cook, “It is also important as a business to have access to a modern, functioning, efficient hospital to serve our area.”

The Foundation staff and board would like to extend their sincere gratitude to the entire Camping in Muskoka team for their dedication to giving back to the community.

To learn more about South Muskoka Hospital Foundation’s Business Partner Program, visit www.healthmuskoka.ca/businesspartnerprogram

The South Muskoka Hospital Foundation awarded three successful recipients with their inaugural Educational Assistance Awards. Two graduating high school students entering post-secondary studies in a health sciences field were awarded, along with one Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare staff pursuing a masters in Nursing.

“The Board is pleased to recognize and support these hard working students and staff as they pursue their careers in health care.” says Foundation Board Chair Dan Brooks, “The awards reflect our commitment to ensuring we are providing a caring working environment staffed by the best health care professionals.”

“I have been fortunate to be able to do a nursing placement for co-op in my grade 11 year at the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital. I enjoyed it so much, I made the decision to apply to school for nursing.” says student recipient Jorja Stevens, “I look forward to a future in healthcare, and I appreciate the wonderful gift you have given me”.

The awards are proudly funded by generous donors in the community. Community donations support the purchase of new and replacement hospital equipment and technology, as well as staff education, wellbeing and recruitment.

To learn more about the awards or to support this initiative please visit https://www.healthmuskoka.ca/currentneeds/