Page 8 - GBGH Foundation Newsletter - Summer 2025

YOUR IMPACT

MRI ARRIVES AT GBGH

Together, you made it possible.

In 2023, Georgian Bay General Hospital received approval from
the Ontario Ministry of Health to move forward with plans
for a new MRI machine — a critical service for patients across
our region. The GBGH Foundation quickly launched a bold
$4-million fundraising campaign to purchase the MRI and help
fund the expansion needed to house this essential technology.
Your response was incredible!

In less than two years, more than 1,800 individuals, businesses,
and community organizations came together to raise the funds
to build a brand-new 2,500 sq. ft. addition at GBGH that has
been designed specifically for the MRI program.

The wait is over.

On March 17, 2025, the very first patient received an MRI at
GBGH.

“I can’t tell you how much this has actually reduced my stress and
anxiety of not having to commute outside of our community for
this type of care,” shares Maureen Reid, MRI patient. “To all the
donors, thank you so much for your support — we really appreciate
it.”

This is a game-changer for thousands of patients each year who
previously had to travel to Barrie, Orillia, or beyond for MRI
appointments. Now, with an MRI available right here at home,
wait times across the region will decrease and patients can get
answers more quickly, start treatment sooner and begin their
road to recovery.

We are deeply grateful to everyone who helped make this
a reality: those who gave, who shared our campaign, who
partnered with us in fundraising events, and who continue to
believe in the power of community-driven care.

Thank you for empowering GBGH to

continue to deliver excellent healthcare.

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