Campbellford Memorial Hospital Redevelopment Planning takes a Major Step Forward
Campbellford Memorial Hospital (CMH) is advancing its redevelopment journey with the development of a comprehensive Clinical Services Plan and Master Program, a critical step in planning for a future hospital facility.
The Clinical Services Plan focuses on understanding current and future health care needs, examining population trends and service demands, and identifying opportunities to strengthen care in a modern, integrated rural hospital setting. It will guide decisions about the type of services that will be provided at the new CMH and how those services are organized, while the Master Program will translate those needs into planning assumptions that will guide future planning and design decisions.
“This phase of work is about taking a thoughtful, evidence-based approach to planning our future,” said Jeff Hohenkerk, President and Chief Executive Officer of Campbellford Memorial Hospital. “By developing these plans now, we are ensuring that the next stages of redevelopment are grounded in a clear understanding of our community’s needs and the realities of providing care in a rural environment.”
A core principle of this planning phase is co-design with a focus on understanding what is working well, where pressures exist, and how services can be strengthened in a new environment. Input gathered through engagement with staff, physicians, patients, and the community will directly shape future planning decisions and ensure the redevelopment supports safe, sustainable, and patient-centred care.
“Redevelopment is not just about a new building,” Hohenkerk added. “It is about creating a hospital that enhances patient and family experiences, supports our staff and physicians, and remains responsive and sustainable for generations to come.”
The development of the Clinical Services Plan and Master Program represents a significant milestone in CMH’s redevelopment journey and lays the groundwork for future planning, design, and investment decisions that will shape healthcare delivery in the community for decades to come.
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“Our government is protecting Ontario’s health-care system and ensuring that more people in Trent Hills and the surrounding communities can connect to convenient care, where and when they need it. Today’s important step brings us closer to getting shovels in the ground for a new Campbellford Memorial Hospital and is another way our government is expanding capacity, decreasing wait times and ensuring that families in the region can access the right care, in the right place, for generations to come.”
Sylvia Jones, Ontario’s Deputy Premier and Minister of Health.
David Piccini, MPP for Northumberland–Peterborough South
“This is truly foundational work. The Clinical Services Plan and Master Program will ensure that decisions about our future hospital are thoughtful, grounded in evidence and incorporate input from the communities we serve. It positions CMH to plan responsibly for growth while remaining focused on quality, access, and sustainability.”
Carrie Hayward, Campbellford Memorial Hospital Board Chair
“Planning for a new hospital is about more than bricks and mortar; it’s about investing in the future of healthcare for our community. This important planning lets the community know that their support is critical so together we can build a hospital that is well-designed, future-ready, and truly reflective of local needs.”
Martha Hunt, Campbellford Memorial Hospital Foundation Chair
