Ontario will spend nearly $1.1 million to increase access to pediatric services for children and youth in North Bay and Muskoka.
The funding will support programs and services at One Kids Place Children’s Treatment Centre ($1.05 million), North Bay Regional Health Centre ($72,900) and Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare ($11,600).
The funding will be used to:
- Increase access to children’s rehabilitation services, including speech-language pathology, physiotherapy and occupational therapy at One Kids Place Children’s Treatment Centre and North Bay Regional Health Centre.
- Enhance support for children and youth at Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare after receiving surgery, including providing pediatric mental health training for staff.