Southlake Health issues a Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEI)
An exciting announcement for Georgina. Southlake Health has issued a Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEI) to identify potential partners to develop an Advanced Care Centre in Georgina. Mayor Margaret Quirk has issued a statement saying she is grateful to Southlake Health and the Northern York South Simcoe Ontario Health Team for acknowledging the importance of locating an Advanced Care Centre in Georgina, and for the commitment they have shown to advance this crucial initiative. The Advanced Care Centre will further bolster access to health services in Georgina, ensuring that residents can benefit from the comfort and convenience of nearby care.
Read the media release about the announcement.
Statement by the Mayor on the Southlake Health announcement for the development of an Advanced Care Centre facility in Georgina
“I am thrilled at this monumental step forward in our journey towards expanding health services in Georgina.
“I am grateful to our partners at Southlake Health and Northern York South Simcoe Ontario Health Team for acknowledging the importance of locating an Advanced Care Centre here in Georgina, and for the commitment they have shown to advance this crucial initiative.
Today's announcement moves us significantly closer to creating a local health and wellness facility right here in OUR community, a facility that will be responsive to the unique needs of Georgina’s residents.
The RFEI will guide us in the direction of a site and provide further clarity on the timelines for completion of the project. I look forward to broad participation from our community in responding to this initiative.
Just last year, I joined Southlake’s announcement on the expansion of its Cardiac Prevention and Rehabilitation Program in Georgina, providing leading edge cardiac care closer to home for patients in our community.
The Advanced Care Centre that we are talking about today will further bolster access to health services in Georgina, ensuring that our residents can benefit from the comfort and convenience of nearby care.
Creating a healthier community for all is a cause we are all passionate about.
Today’s announcement further illustrates our joint commitment to deliver on this initiative in a meaningful way, within timelines that reflect the growing needs of our community.”
May 1, 2026 - Announcement livestream
Memorandum of Understanding between Southlake and the Town of Georgina
On June 27, 2024 the Town of Georgina entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to formalize a collaborative relationship with Southlake Health (Southlake) and Northern York South Simcoe Ontario Health Team (NYSS OHT) to advance the delivery a distributed model of health care that would provide improved access, better patient experiences and help to address health equity issues within our community.
Central to the MOU is the pursuit of a new health-care facility in Georgina to provide a suite of services based on the most pressing needs of residents and the broader community.
Five areas for collaboration
The MOU establishes a commitment to develop health facilities and expand health and wellness programs/services within Georgina and focuses on five areas for collaboration:
- Health facilities and resources
- To increase access to care through the development of a new facility, resources and expanded use of existing spaces
- New and expanded health and wellness programs
- To improve health equity by increasing access to inclusive, evidence-informed programs and services
- Advocacy and community/partner/provider engagement
- To collaboratively pursue and advocate for support and investments from funders and decision-makers at all levels of government
- Data sharing
- To inform shared pursuits that leverage each organization’s information and insights, while upholding all applicable privacy requirements
- Research and innovation
- To explore joint partnerships with academic institutions to bolster research that advances knowledge and standards for leading edge care
A dedicated project lead at Southlake will oversee the MOU’s administration to help implement and advance shared goals through an investment of up to $210,000 by Georgina.
The future work to be done under the scope of the MOU will continue to advance the Town’s action under the 2023-2027 Corporate Strategic Plan, “Advocate for enhanced health and wellness services, partnerships and investment attraction for Georgina,” through improving access to health and wellness programs/services, enhancing collaboration and strengthening capacity across the local health-care system.
Access a variety of community resources to support your health and wellness needs.
Southlake Health expands Cardiac Prevention and Rehabilitation Program to Georgina
Southlake Health is expanding its Cardiac Prevention and Rehabilitation Program in Georgina to bring leading edge cardiac care, closer to home for patients in the community. The program will operate at the Multi-use Recreational Complex (MURC) supporting patients’ recovery and long-term heart health for up to six months following a cardiac event.
Read the media release about the program expansion.
NYSS OHT Clinic and Wellness Series
The Northern York South Simcoe Ontario Health Team (NYSS OHT) Primary Care Clinic has moved to 443 the Queensway S, Unit 30 and is accepting new patients. In partnership with the Town of Georgina, a Health and Wellness Education Series will run at the MURC, the Link, Pefferlaw Lion’s Hall and online. Topics include aging, mental health, caregiver support, chronic disease and more, ensuring accessible, relevant care information for all residents.
For dates, times and locations, visit nyssoht.ca/educationsessions.
Photos and videos
June 27, 2024 - announcement livestream
Documents
Media releases
- Southlake Health expands Cardiac Prevention and Rehabilitation Program to Georgina - June 20, 2025
- MOU announcement news release - June 27, 2024
Council reports and presentations
Nov. 20, 2024 - Southlake Health and Northern York South Simcoe Ontario Health Team provide an update on the Healthcare Memorandum of Understanding
Council received the presentation regarding an update on the health-care memorandum of understanding between the Town of Georgina, Southlake Health and the Northern York South Simcoe Ontario Health Team. Work is underway to increase access to health care closer to home, including determining a location for an urgent care facility in Georgina. The presentation provided an update on the work done to date, including community outreach and engagement.
June 19, 2024 – Proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Southlake Health (Southlake), Northern York South Simcoe Ontario Health Team (NYSS OHT) and the Town of Georgina, Council Report and Video (June 19, 2024)
Nov. 22, 2023 – Research and considerations to inform Council on Health Georgina’s request for funding re: physician recruitment and a future Urgent Care Centre