North Grenville, ON — The Municipality of North Grenville is proud to share the Government of Ontario’s recent commitment to expanding access to palliative care with the addition of two new residential hospice beds for Beth Donovan Hospice. These beds will be located  in North Grenville, ensuring that residents have access to compassionate and dignified end-of-life care, close to home and surrounded by loved ones.

The announcement, made by Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes MPP Steve Clark, is part of the Ontario government’s expansion of 84 new adult hospice beds across the province, increasing the total number of publicly funded hospice beds to 768.

“These two new residential hospice beds will ensure that families in the North Grenville area will have access to high-quality, compassionate end-of-life care for their loved ones in the community they call home,” said Steve Clark, MPP for Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes. “I’m proud our government has acted to make Beth Donovan’s dream a reality. I thank Hospice staff, board, volunteers, supporters, along with current and past North Grenville councils for their tireless advocacy in making it happen.”

Mayor Nancy Peckford expressed her gratitude for the provincial commitment and recognized the advocacy efforts that helped bring this milestone to fruition.

“We are incredibly grateful to the Government of Ontario, Minister Sylvia Jones and MPP Steve Clark for recognizing the critical need for expanded hospice care in North Grenville. This announcement is a testament to the unwavering advocacy of our community, Beth Donovan Hospice, and our municipal leadership. The addition of these two residential hospice beds ensures that families in our community can access the compassionate care they deserve during one of life’s most difficult journeys,” said Mayor Peckford.

Beth Donovan Hospice has been a cornerstone of compassionate care in North Grenville, and this expansion reflects years of tireless work and dedication to meeting the growing needs of the community.

“This is a significant step forward for hospice care in our region,” said Sue Walker, Executive Director at Beth Donovan Hospice. “We are deeply appreciative of the Ontario Government’s commitment to expanding access to end-of-life care, as well as the ongoing support and advocacy from the community, council and municipal staff.  These additional beds will allow us to provide even more individuals with the dignity, comfort, and care they deserve.”

The Municipality of North Grenville and Beth Donovan Hospice have long advocated for improved access to palliative care in the region, emphasizing the importance of ensuring residents can receive the care they need in their own community. This announcement marks a critical step in fulfilling that vision.

For more information about Beth Donovan Hospice, please visit: https://www.bethdonovanhospice.ca/. Watch announcement on our YouTube Channel here.

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Kyna Boyce, Director of Communications
Municipality of North Grenville
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