Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance Unveils New Cancer and Medical Care Clinic and Pharmacy at Stratford General Hospital
January 24, 2025
The Huron Perth
Healthcare Alliance (HPHA) proudly celebrated the completion of the
Cancer and Medical Care Clinic and Pharmacy with a ribbon-cutting ceremony
today at Stratford General Hospital. This state-of-the-art
facility represents a significant step forward in meeting the needs of patients, offering advanced treatment options in a brighter, more comfortable,
and accessible environment.
As a satellite program of the Verspeeten Family Cancer Centre at London
Health Sciences Centre, HPHA’s clinic serves over 3,500 patient visits annually, including chemotherapy treatments
and supportive care for cancers such as breast, prostate, bowel, and lung,
among others.
During today’s unveiling event, attendees had the
opportunity to tour the facility and see firsthand how it will enhance care
delivery for patients in Perth and Huron Counties. While the clinic’s
pharmacy was not included in the tour due to the sensitive nature of its
operations, it remains an integral part of the new space.
“The investment in pharmacy
facilities allows HPHA to adhere to current
medication preparation standards for patient and staff safety,” says Ryan
Itterman, Director, Diagnostics, Regional Pharmacy and Chemotherapy. “We
are proud of the new Cancer and Medical Care Clinic, which will support the
growing needs of those we serve in a modern and comfortable setting for years
to come,” he continued.
Key Highlights of the New Clinic:
- Increased patient
consultation and treatment spaces, with 17 upgraded treatment locations
now available, up from the previous 12.
- A new negative pressure room to provide
care for high-risk patients.
- A specialized
Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) room for the insertion of
central lines for long-term IV medication administration.
- Interior renovation of over 18,000
square feet with new mechanical, electrical, and security systems,
as well as updated windows and roofing.
“Today’s event is an outstanding reminder of the important role
the community plays in supporting our ability to provide the highest quality
care,” says Andrew Williams, HPHA President and CEO. “We now have a world-class
facility to complement the world-class care provided day-in-day, day-out to
those in need, and I could not be more proud and appreciative of all those who
helped make this a reality.”
The Stratford General Hospital Foundation's In
Our Hands Capital Campaign has been instrumental in bringing this project to
fruition, committing $15 million of its $30 million goal to the Cancer and
Medical Care Clinic and Pharmacy project.
Josef Frank, Chair of the Stratford General
Hospital Foundation Board, stated, “We are honoured to stand with the Huron Perth
Healthcare Alliance today as we celebrate the new Cancer and Medical Care
Clinic and Pharmacy. This has been a long-held vision, and seeing it come to
life through the collaboration of the hospital’s leadership, the dedication of
our healthcare professionals and the unwavering loyalty from our community is
truly remarkable. Without our community’s support we have nothing.”
The HPHA is proud to continue advancing healthcare services
for our communities. This new clinic highlights our dedication to
providing exceptional, patient-centered care close to home.