Funds will help support patient care and recoup revenue lost during pandemic.
Niagara Health is getting some financial relief from the province.
The Ontario government is investing $5,006,981 in Niagara Health, as part of a $572.3 million initiative to reimburse hospitals across the province for revenue lost during the pandemic.
The announcement was made by Niagara West MPP Sam Oosterhoff.
"As a local MPP, access to high-quality health care has been one of my top priorities," said Sam Oosterhoff, MPP for Niagara West.
"Niagara Health has been on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic and our government is using every tool at our disposal to support them. This investment is a key part of our government's plan to end hallway healthcare, cut hospital wait times and build a better, more connected health care system that puts patients and their families first."
Niagara Health President and CEO Lynn Guerriero was also on hand for the announcement.
"Our dedicated team has stepped up to provide testing, open assessment and vaccination centres, and care for COVID patients throughout this crisis. This funding will ensure Niagara Health can continue to provide high-quality and safe services to all residents of the region."
Hospitals across the province have been pinched financially during the pandemic through both direct costs and the loss of revenue coming from co-payments for private rooms and the reduction of retail services.
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