Celebrating Nearly 25 Years of Service: Randy Shaw Retires from MRHA
November 18, 2024
Almonte & Carleton Place, ON – The Mississippi River Health Alliance (“MRHA”) proudly celebrates
the remarkable career of Randy Shaw, who retires this month after nearly 25
years of dedicated service to Almonte General Hospital (“AGH”), Fairview Manor
(“FVM”), Carleton Place and District Memorial Hospital (“CPDMH”), and Lanark
County Paramedic Service (“LCPS”). With a career spanning over four decades,
Randy has made an extraordinary impact on MRHA and the community, creating a
legacy of enhanced healthcare facilities, clinical services, and community
health programs.
Randy’s
journey with AGH began in the mid-1980s, where he first contributed his
expertise through contract-based support services across diverse sectors,
including healthcare. In 2001, Randy returned to MRHA full-time, taking on the
critical role of managing facilities and support services for AGH and FVM
during a period of extensive redevelopment. Working alongside then-CEO Ray
Timmins, Randy played a key role in merging FVM and AGH into a unified
healthcare campus—a milestone completed with a grand opening in 2008. Today,
this campus stands as a lasting testament to Randy's commitment to accessible,
high-quality healthcare in our region.
In
addition to his work in facilities management, Randy took on expanded
responsibilities within clinical services, overseeing diagnostics,
rehabilitation, allied health, and laboratory services. Through his vision and
persistence, AGH acquired its first CT scanner, providing the community with
essential imaging services close to home. Randy also helped establish the
Ottawa Valley Family Health Team in Almonte, fostering collaboration among
healthcare providers, and was instrumental in re-establishing LifeLabs at 95
Spring Street—enhancing access to comprehensive care for local residents.
While
Randy is retiring from full-time work, he will continue to support healthcare by
assisting with the redevelopment project at St. Francis Memorial Hospital,
bringing his extensive expertise to yet another meaningful initiative. He also
looks forward to enjoying more time with his family, including his two
daughters and three grandchildren, while embracing personal passions like
camping, cooking, and the arts.
Randy
Shaw leaves behind a legacy defined by compassion, resilience, and unwavering
dedication to the communities he served. As he moves into this new chapter, we
extend our deepest gratitude for his many years of service and the profound,
positive impact he has had on the MRHA and the communities we serve.
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Media Contact:
Caitlin O’Hara, Communications Lead
Mississippi River Health Alliance
613-621-9638
caohara@mrha.ca
About the Mississippi River Health
Alliance (MRHA)
The Mississippi River Health Alliance (MRHA) was
formed in 2016 to formalize and strengthen collaboration between the Almonte
General Hospital Corporation—which includes Almonte General Hospital (AGH),
Fairview Manor (FVM), and the Lanark County Paramedic Service (LCPS)—and the
Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital Corporation (CPDMH). This
partnership delivers seamless, high-quality healthcare that addresses the
evolving needs of local communities. Together, the MRHA is building an integrated
healthcare system that provides comprehensive care close to home, enhancing
access and improving health outcomes throughout the region. For more
information visit MRHA.ca.