Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital's New Emergency Department Now Open to Patients
January 29, 2025
Carleton Place, ON – The Mississippi River Health Alliance (MRHA) is
pleased to announce that the new Emergency Department (ED) at Carleton Place
& District Memorial Hospital (CPDMH) is officially open and accepting
patients as of today, January 29th, 2025.
Patients in
need of emergency care should now access the new Emergency Department via the Neelin
Street entrance, rather than the hospital’s main entrance on Lake Avenue.
📍 New Emergency
Department Location:
Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital – Emergency
Department
211 Lake Ave. E, Carleton Place, ON K7C 1J4 - Access via
Neelin Street Entrance
Parking
is available for Emergency Department patients on Neelin Street.
Important Information for Patients & Visitors:
· The new Emergency Department is now open and
operational.
· All emergency patients must enter via the Neelin
Street entrance.
· The previous Emergency Department entrance is
now the hospital’s main entrance and should no longer be used for ER visits.
· Dedicated
parking for ED patients is available on Neelin Street.
The newly constructed Emergency Department is designed to
enhance patient care with expanded treatment spaces, improved patient privacy,
and state-of-the-art medical technology. The modernized layout allows CPDMH’s
skilled medical team to deliver more efficient, high-quality emergency care in
a setting that meets the growing needs of the community.
"We
are grateful to our staff, partners, and the community for their patience and
support throughout this project,” said Brad Harrington, President and CEO of
the MRHA. “The new Emergency Department represents a significant step forward
in ensuring timely and high-quality emergency care for residents of Carleton
Place and beyond."
CPDMH
remains committed to providing safe, efficient, and accessible emergency
medical care. To help ensure a smooth transition, patients and visitors
are reminded to use the Neelin Street entrance and parking when arriving at
the new ED.
To stay updated on MRHA news and 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.