Funds will be used towards the proposed Rehabilitation Bed Expansion Project
Hotel Dieu Shaver in St. Catharines is getting some help from the province.
The Ontario government is providing a one-time grant of up to $2.5 million to the rehab hospital, in order to support the proposed Rehabilitation Bed Expansion Project.
This is in addition to a $500,000 made in March 2019.
"This key investment in Hotel Dieu Shaver demonstrates the commitment of our government to local health care and hospital infrastructure in Niagara," said Sam Oosterhoff, MPP for Niagara West.
"The Rehabilitation Bed Expansion Project supports our government's efforts to help deliver faster, more convenient access to care closer to home for patients and families across our region."
The project looks to create a new 171,500 square foot inpatient building with single patient rooms and a support space.
The building will house an additional 62 beds, bringing the total number at the facility to 196.
Hotel Dieu Shaver was created in 1944, and is the only rehabilitation hospital in the entire region.
"As Niagara's only specialty rehabilitation hospital, the need for more rehabilitation beds at the Hotel Dieu Shaver was quite clear," said Mat Siscoe, Mayor of the City of St. Catharines.
"Today's investment will continue the long history of excellent care provided by Hotel Dieu Shaver, while meeting the growing demand for rehabilitation services in our city and region. On behalf of the City of St. Catharines, thank you to the province for coming through with this crucial funding."
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