You're Invited! MRHA Welcomes Community to the Grand Opening of the Thomas Cavanagh Emergency Department
January 21, 2025
Carleton Place, ON – The Mississippi River
Health Alliance (MRHA) is thrilled to invite community members to an exclusive Grand
Opening event of the Thomas Cavanagh Emergency Department at Carleton
Place & District Memorial Hospital (CPDMH) on Monday, January 27, 2025.
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the community
to tour the brand-new CPDMH Emergency Department before it officially opens for
clinical operations in the days following the event.
What: Grand Opening and Community Tours of the Thomas
Cavanagh Emergency Department
When: Monday, January 27, 2025
· Community Tours Begin: 1:00 PM
Where: Carleton Place & District Memorial
Hospital
211 Lake Ave. E, Carleton Place, ON K7C 1J4, Neelin Street
Entrance
How to Attend:
To ensure a smooth and organized experience, community members are asked to
pre-register for their tour group by scanning the QR code included with this
release or by visiting https://www.cpdmhfoundation.ca/healthyfuturestogether
and click on one of the tour links.
Please Note:
The new Emergency Department will not be operational for patient care on the
day of the grand opening event. Clinical services will begin in the days
following the event, and further details will be shared with the public.
“This event
is a celebration of the dedication, generosity, and collaboration of our
community and staff,” said Brad Harrington, President and CEO of the
Mississippi River Health Alliance. “We’re excited to welcome our friends and
neighbours to experience this modern, thoughtfully designed space that reflects
our ongoing commitment to providing exceptional emergency care.”
The new Emergency Department was made possible through the
generosity of donors, volunteers, and community partners who raised over $5
million through the Healthy Futures. Together! Campaign. Designed
to meet the needs of today and tomorrow, the facility features state-of-the-art
equipment, an optimized layout for efficiency, and an environment that
prioritizes patient comfort and staff wellbeing.
“This is more than just a building—it’s a reflection of the
heart and strength of this community,” said Robyn Arseneau, Executive Director
of the CPDMH Foundation. “The tours provide an exclusive look at how we are
building a brighter, healthier future together.”
For updates on the grand opening and further developments,
visit www.MRHA.ca or follow MRHA
on Facebook,
Instagram,
and LinkedIn.
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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.