Guy Madore promises a new beds, unit for CHSLD Magog

Orford Liberal candidate Guy Madore is promising that between 24 and 31 beds will be added to the CHSLD Magog along with a new unit, as part of the Quebec Liberal Party’s campaign commitments.

The needs are growing given the very high proportion of seniors in the Memphrémagog MRC and the Liberal government will act over the very short term, Madore said. The addition of new beds will help reduce wait times. The project is estimated at almost $5 million.

Additional Units for Accueil Notredame Last May, Accueil Notre-dame received permission from the provincial government to add 18 units (phase IV) from the Société d’habitation du Québec as part of the Accèslogis program. Subject to meeting the program’s standards and conditions, the new units will expand the offering available to residents in the Memphrémagog region.

“I will make sure that things move smoothly in exchanges between the two parties and that the opening of these units takes place as quickly as possible. We know how much this location, which reflects the spirit and generosity of Sister Hélène, is appreciated”, noted Guy Madore.

Quality care in all units Concerned about ensuring that the Magog hospital centre can continue to offer a range of care close to the population of the Memphrémagog MRC, the Liberal candidate did not hesitate to ask questions from professionals working to deliver services, or their managers.

“Like many people, I have heard a lot about the availability and state of services in our hospital,” Madore said. ”I also saw a division between well intentioned people who take local care for their families to heart, and an administration that is in full transformation. This is worrying to me, In terms of these discussions, I have noted that several local issues were highlighted and shared by the regional body. I will ensure that this recent collaboration continues.”

Madore was happy to learn that the ultrasound and MRI units have been retained, and that the geriatrics unit, through a reorganisation of service schedules, has the medical resources and authorisations necessary to reopen.

“At a time where our companies are making efforts to attract young families, the quality and availability of care are important criteria in their choice to move. I will not allow our hospital centre to lose the expertise for which many people have worked so hard.”